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The easiest way to book car hire at Christchurch Airport (CHC)

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From 101,885 total reviews
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2001
Trusted since

Great value rental cars from Christchurch Airport’s most trusted car hire providers

  • Alamo
  • Apex
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Dollar
  • Enterprise
  • Europcar
  • Ezi
  • Hertz
  • Sixt
  • Thrifty

Car rental rates at Christchurch Airport

The Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is the main airport for Christchurch, the largest city in New Zealand’s South Island, and it is located around 12 kilometres to the northwest of Christchurch / Ōtautahi. To drive from the city centre to the airport should take about 20 minutes depending on traffic.


Getting on the road at Christchurch Airport is easy with VroomVroomVroom. By using our easy to use search to find a competitive car hire rate from our selection of well respected car hire provider, you can book your car in as little as a couple of minutes.

  • AlamoSpecial
    Special

    From NZD $39/day

    for 17 Jul - 22 Jul 2025
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  • AlamoEconomy Car
    Economy Car

    From NZD $40/day

    for 17 Jul - 22 Jul 2025
    View offer
  • AlamoCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From NZD $41/day

    for 17 Jul - 22 Jul 2025
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  • AlamoEconomy Crossover
    Economy Crossover

    From NZD $43/day

    for 17 Jul - 22 Jul 2025
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  • AlamoCompact Crossover
    Compact Crossover

    From NZD $49/day

    for 18 Jul - 21 Jul 2025
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  • AlamoIntermediate Car
    Intermediate Car

    From NZD $49/day

    for 18 Jul - 21 Jul 2025
    View offer

Showing 6 of 18 offers

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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on July 14, 2025 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 14 July, 2025

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Our customers have rated their Christchurch Airport car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(697 reviews)
  • 03 Jul 2025

    Very easy to book

    fiona f.
    Booked: Polestar 2 or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Polestar 2 or similar
  • 30 Jun 2025

    Ease of booking. However had a booking for this Xmas which we wanted to transfer and couldn’t, so had to cancel and rebook

    donna k.
    Booked: Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid or similar
  • 24 Jun 2025

    easy booking

    shayam r.
    Booked: Toyota C-HR or similar
    Christchurch International Airport
    Toyota C-HR or similar
  • 24 Jun 2025

    Easy to operate

    marten d.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 2w.d. or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota Rav4 2w.d. or similar
  • 23 Jun 2025

    Easy as!

    kate d.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Christchurch International Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 20 Jun 2025

    easy to use

    raaj s.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
  • 07 Jun 2025

    Quick,easy,hassle free

    mark b.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Christchurch International Airport
    Suzuki Swift or similar
  • 01 Jun 2025

    Easy process

    stephen o.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Christchurch International Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 05 May 2025

    Easy to use - prices are fair. I like pay at counter.

    nick g.
    Booked: Polestar 2 or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Polestar 2 or similar
  • 05 Apr 2025

    So far booking process is simply 😊

    david m.
    Booked: Ford Everest or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Ford Everest or similar
  • 03 Apr 2025

    very easy and straightforward

    marilyn b.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Suzuki Swift or similar
  • 03 Apr 2025

    quick and easy

    rachel s.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 25 Mar 2025

    Quick and easy

    helen g.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
  • 19 Mar 2025

    Very quick.

    rehan n.
    Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
  • 17 Mar 2025

    Excellent site!

    dorothy a.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Christchurch Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Crossover, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV, Sport and Wagon/Estate.
🔑 No. of depots11 car rental depots at Christchurch Airport.
✅ Rental brandsAlamo, Apex, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Europcar, Ezi, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available at Christchurch Airport

Popular rental car models at Christchurch Airport last month

  • % of Bookings
    Price range last month
  • 1

    14%

    38
    92
    Mystery Car

    Mystery CarSpecial

    5

    4

    1 large

    Rent with

    Alamo, Enterprise, Budget, Europcar

  • 2

    11%

    43
    90
    Toyota Corolla

    Toyota CorollaCompact Car

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Alamo, Thrifty, Enterprise, Sixt, Europcar, Apex

  • 3

    9%

    42
    58
    Toyota Yaris Cross

    Toyota Yaris CrossEconomy Crossover

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Rent with

    Alamo, Enterprise, Europcar

  • 4

    7%

    52
    94
    Toyota Rav4

    Toyota Rav4Standard SUV

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Rent with

    Apex, Europcar, Enterprise

  • 5

    6%

    44
    78
    Suzuki Jimny 5dr

    Suzuki Jimny 5drCompact SUV

    4

    4

    2 small

    Rent with

    Europcar

Audi vehicles for hire at Christchurch Airport

  • Audi Q7 AWD

    Audi Q7 AWD

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

Ford vehicles for hire at Christchurch Airport

  • Ford Escape Hybrid A.W.D.

    Ford Escape Hybrid A.W.D.

    5

    5

    3 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Ford Everest

    Ford Everest

    7

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty

  • Ford Everest With Ski Racks

    Ford Everest With Ski Racks

    7

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Ford Focus Hybrid

    Ford Focus HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Ford Mustang

    Ford Mustang

    2

    2

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Ford Puma Hybrid

    Ford Puma HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Ford Ranger 4wd(inc Canopy)

    Ford Ranger 4wd(inc Canopy)

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    5

    4

    4 large, 6 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise, Europcar

  • Ford Ranger Wildtrak 4WD

    Ford Ranger Wildtrak 4WD

    5

    4

    4 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Ford Transit

    Ford Transit

    8

    5

    3 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Sixt

Hyundai vehicles for hire at Christchurch Airport

  • Hyundai i30

    Hyundai i30

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget

    Hyundai Imax

    Hyundai Imax

    8

    5

    3 large, 4 small

    Providers

    Apex

  • Hyundai Kona

    Hyundai Kona

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

    Hyundai Kona Electric

    Hyundai Kona ElectricElectric

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Hyundai Santa Fe

    Hyundai Santa Fe

    5

    5

    6 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

    Hyundai Staria

    Hyundai Staria

    8

    5

    6 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

Kia vehicles for hire at Christchurch Airport

  • Kia Carnival - 8 Seat van

    Kia Carnival - 8 Seat van

    8

    5

    4 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    Kia Carnival or Hyunda Imax or Toyota Previa

    8

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

  • Kia Niro Hybrid

    Kia Niro HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Kia Seltos

    Kia Seltos

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Kia Sorento

    Kia Sorento

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Kia Sorento - Ski Rack & Chain Inc

    Kia Sorento - Ski Rack & Chain Inc

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Mazda vehicles for hire at Christchurch Airport

  • Mazda CX-5

    Mazda CX-5

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Christchurch Airport

  • Mitsubishi Asx

    Mitsubishi Asx

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASX

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Apex, Ezi, Enterprise

  • Mitsubishi Eclipse

    Mitsubishi Eclipse

    5

    5

    3 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Mitsubishi Eclipse Vrx Awd

    Mitsubishi Eclipse Vrx Awd

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Ezi

    Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

    Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

    7

    5

    1 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Mitsubishi Pajero

    Mitsubishi Pajero

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise

Nissan vehicles for hire at Christchurch Airport

  • Nissan X-Trail

    Nissan X-Trail

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis

Polestar vehicles for hire at Christchurch Airport

  • Polestar 2

    Polestar 2Electric

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt, Thrifty, Hertz

Renault vehicles for hire at Christchurch Airport

  • Renault Master Mini Bus

    Renault Master Mini Bus

    12

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Skoda vehicles for hire at Christchurch Airport

  • Skoda Kamiq

    Skoda Kamiq

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Skoda Kodiaq

    Skoda Kodiaq

    7

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Subaru vehicles for hire at Christchurch Airport

  • Subaru Outback

    Subaru Outback

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Suzuki vehicles for hire at Christchurch Airport

  • Suzuki Jimny

    Suzuki Jimny

    4

    2

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Suzuki Jimny 5dr

    Suzuki Jimny 5dr

    4

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki SwiftHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Europcar, Enterprise, Thrifty, Hertz

Tesla vehicles for hire at Christchurch Airport

  • Tesla Model 3

    Tesla Model 3Electric

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

    Tesla Model 3 Electric

    Tesla Model 3 ElectricElectric

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

Toyota vehicles for hire at Christchurch Airport

  • Toyota C-HR

    Toyota C-HR

    5

    4

    1 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise

    Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry Hybrid

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Apex, Enterprise, Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota Corolla Cross

    Toyota Corolla CrossHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise

  • Toyota Corolla Gx Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla Gx Hybrid

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    1 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex, Avis

  • Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Toyota Highlander

    Toyota Highlander

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

  • Toyota Highlander AWD Hybrid

    Toyota Highlander AWD Hybrid

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Toyota Hilux 4WD Canopy or Similar

    Toyota Hilux 4WD Canopy or Similar

    5

    4

    5 large, 5 small

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Toyota Prado

    Toyota Prado

    7

    5

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid

    Toyota RAV 4 AWD Hybrid

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV-4 HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota Rav4

    Toyota Rav4

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

  • Toyota RAV4

    Toyota RAV4Hybrid

    5

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise

    Toyota Rav4 4w.d.

    Toyota Rav4 4w.d.

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

  • Toyota Rav4 Gx Hybrid

    Toyota Rav4 Gx HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Toyota Yaris

    Toyota Yaris

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise

  • Toyota Yaris Cross

    Toyota Yaris CrossHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise

    Toyota Yaris Cross Gx Hybrid

    Toyota Yaris Cross Gx HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Toyota Yaris Gx Hybrid

    Toyota Yaris Gx HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Other vehicles for hire at Christchurch Airport

  • 12 Seat Bus

    12 Seat Bus

    12

    4

    12 large

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    7 Cubic Metre Van

    7 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Gwm Tank 300

    Gwm Tank 300

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Haval H6 Premium

    Haval H6 Premium

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise

    Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy

    Premium DC 4WD Lid Canopy

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

  • VW Tiguan

    VW Tiguan

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

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“Or similar” refers to how our rental providers classify cars. Please be advised they cannot guarantee that a specific car model will be available. Partners categorise similar models into “vehicle groups” and confirm availability on this basis. Our team are available to contact the depot on your behalf where you are picking up your vehicle to enquire what models are available under the vehicle group you booked. Please contact customer support for further information.

Vehicle models are subject to provider availability

Christchurch Airport daily rate data

Price range over the past 12 months for a small car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 Jul

$48

$121

Tue

15 Jul

$49

$93

Wed

16 Jul

$47

$95

Thu

17 Jul

$40

$106

Fri

18 Jul

$45

$78

Sat

19 Jul

$40

$106

Sun

20 Jul

$46

$106

Price range over the past 12 months for a medium car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 Jul

$53

$85

Tue

15 Jul

$62

$85

Wed

16 Jul

$52

$85

Thu

17 Jul

$50

$85

Fri

18 Jul

$49

$79

Sat

19 Jul

$50

$73

Sun

20 Jul

$54

$67

Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 Jul

$52

$103

Tue

15 Jul

$53

$99

Wed

16 Jul

$51

$90

Thu

17 Jul

$43

$99

Fri

18 Jul

$49

$77

Sat

19 Jul

$43

$99

Sun

20 Jul

$52

$106

Price range over the past 12 months for a medium SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 Jul

$76

$279

Tue

15 Jul

$86

$124

Wed

16 Jul

$76

$118

Thu

17 Jul

$61

$113

Fri

18 Jul

$67

$280

Sat

19 Jul

$61

$118

Sun

20 Jul

$72

$118

Price range over the past 12 months for a large SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 Jul

$99

$354

Tue

15 Jul

$99

$344

Wed

16 Jul

$99

$344

Thu

17 Jul

$75

$357

Fri

18 Jul

$85

$357

Sat

19 Jul

$68

$333

Sun

20 Jul

$78

$345

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Tue

15 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Wed

16 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Thu

17 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Fri

18 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sat

19 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

20 Jul

$76

$76

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 Jul

$360

$360

Tue

15 Jul

$189

$360

Wed

16 Jul

$189

$356

Thu

17 Jul

$177

$360

Fri

18 Jul

$200

$230

Sat

19 Jul

$204

$360

Sun

20 Jul

$204

$360

Price range over the past 12 months for a luxury passenger van

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 Jul

$179

$345

Tue

15 Jul

$179

$395

Wed

16 Jul

$179

$363

Thu

17 Jul

$148

$395

Fri

18 Jul

$179

$235

Sat

19 Jul

$148

$395

Sun

20 Jul

$179

$395

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 Jul

$100

$114

Tue

15 Jul

$96

$110

Wed

16 Jul

$91

$104

Thu

17 Jul

$78

$114

Fri

18 Jul

$78

$91

Sat

19 Jul

$71

$114

Sun

20 Jul

$102

$114

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Tue

15 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Wed

16 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Thu

17 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Fri

18 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sat

19 Jul

$61

$110

Sun

20 Jul

$73

$110

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Tue

15 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Wed

16 Jul

$87

$87

Thu

17 Jul

$79

$87

Fri

18 Jul

$87

$87

Sat

19 Jul

$65

$72

Sun

20 Jul

$72

$72

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Tue

15 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Wed

16 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Thu

17 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Fri

18 Jul

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sat

19 Jul

$94

$145

Sun

20 Jul

$102

$145

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 Jul

$338

$338

Tue

15 Jul

$338

$338

Wed

16 Jul

$338

$338

Thu

17 Jul

$108

$356

Fri

18 Jul

$138

$356

Sat

19 Jul

$109

$356

Sun

20 Jul

$138

$338

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Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.

Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.

Prices are in NZD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.

Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 14 July, 2025

How do I pick up a rental car at Christchurch Airport?

Christchurch Airport has one terminal and a selection of on-site car rental brands to select from. See below for clear instructions on how to find Christchurch Airport’s car hire desks and where to pick up your rental car.

Christchurch Airport terminal

  • International and Domestic Terminal

    Christchurch International Airport has a single terminal that caters to both domestic and international flights.

Pick up instructions

  • Is your rental company desk on-airport or off-airport?

    International and Domestic Terminal

    On- and off-airport
    The on- and off-airport hire car desks are located on the ground floor opposite the international arrivals.
  • Finalise your rental agreement and collect keys

    Once you are at the hire car company desk, you’ll need to finalise your rental agreement and collect your vehicle keys.
  • Head to the designated car park to pick up your car

    International and Domestic Terminal

    On airport
    The on-airport hire cars are parked in the car park outside the terminal, approximately a two minute walk from the terminal.
    Off airport
    If you booked with an off-airport provider, you’ll need to catch shuttle transport to the car rental provider’s premises near the airport.
  • What should I do if the desk is unattended?

    Hopefully the car rental company has left a sign with instructions or a contact number. In this situation, use the number they have provided and let them know that you have arrived or follow the directions out to the car park where a rental attendant will help you.

    If there is no sign, check your booking confirmation email for a contact phone number.

    If you still have no luck finding assistance, contact us. Don’t be alarmed. It’s not unusual to see unmanned desks, and rest assured there’s usually someone who can help out in the car park where the rental cars are located.

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Returning a hire car at Christchurch Airport

  • On-airport

    As you drive to the airport, observe the overhead signs and follow the rental car park signs.

    For after-hours returns, there will be a return slot where you can drop off the key. Park and lock the car, then place the keys in the drop box located in the returns area.

  • Off-airport

    For off-airport rental car returns to Christchurch Airport, where you need to return your hire car to depends on which rental provider your vehicle came from.

    For Apex, off-airport rental cars need to be returned to their Christchurch Airport branch at 28 Ron Guthrey Road. A courtesy shuttle service provided by Apex will take you directly to the designated drop-off point close to the Christchurch Airport terminal.

Car rental depots at Christchurch Airport

Car hire depots at Christchurch Airport are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Alamo Christchurch International Airport

    On airport • Christchurch Airport Terminal

    Today •0:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    Today •7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    monday

    0:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    tuesday

    0:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    wednesday

    0:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    thursday

    0:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    friday

    0:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    saturday

    0:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    sunday

    0:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    4.67 • 15 ratings

    5

    Service

    4

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Apex Christchurch Airport

    28 Ron Guthrie Road, Christchurch SI, 8053

    Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    4.74 • 38 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Avis Christchurch Airport

    On airport • Christchurch Airport Terminal

    Today •6:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    monday

    6:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    tuesday

    6:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    wednesday

    6:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    thursday

    6:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    friday

    6:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    saturday

    6:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    sunday

    6:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    4.80 • 4 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Budget Christchurch Airport

    On airport • Christchurch Airport Terminal

    Today •6:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    monday

    6:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    tuesday

    6:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    wednesday

    6:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    thursday

    6:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    friday

    6:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    saturday

    6:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    sunday

    6:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    4.64 • 16 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Dollar Christchurch Airport

    On airport • Christchurch Airport Terminal

    Today •12:00 AM - 1:00 AM

    Today •7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    monday

    12:00 AM - 1:00 AM

    7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    tuesday

    12:00 AM - 1:00 AM

    7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    wednesday

    12:00 AM - 1:00 AM

    7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    thursday

    12:00 AM - 1:00 AM

    7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    friday

    12:00 AM - 1:00 AM

    7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    saturday

    12:00 AM - 1:00 AM

    7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    sunday

    12:00 AM - 1:00 AM

    7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

  • Enterprise Christchurch International Airport

    On airport • Christchurch Airport Terminal

    Today •0:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    Today •7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    monday

    0:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    tuesday

    0:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    wednesday

    0:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    thursday

    0:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    friday

    0:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    saturday

    0:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    sunday

    0:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    4.83 • 6 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Europcar Christchurch Airport

    On airport • Christchurch Airport Terminal

    Today •12:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    monday

    12:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    thursday

    12:00 AM - 1:30 AM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    saturday

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    sunday

    7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    3.60 • 3 ratings

    4

    Service

    3

    Information

    4

    Accessibility

    4

    Vehicle

    4

    Presentation

  • Ezi Christchurch Airport

    On airport • Christchurch Airport Terminal

    Today •7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    saturday

    7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    sunday

    7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    4.83 • 38 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Hertz Christchurch Airport

    On airport • Christchurch Airport Terminal

    Today •12:00 AM - 1:00 AM

    Today •7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    monday

    12:00 AM - 1:00 AM

    7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    tuesday

    12:00 AM - 1:00 AM

    7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    wednesday

    12:00 AM - 1:00 AM

    7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    thursday

    12:00 AM - 1:00 AM

    7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    friday

    12:00 AM - 1:00 AM

    7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    saturday

    12:00 AM - 1:00 AM

    7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    sunday

    12:00 AM - 1:00 AM

    7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    4.88 • 5 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Sixt Christchurch Airport

    On airport • Christchurch Airport Terminal

    Today •7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

    monday

    7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

    thursday

    7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

    friday

    7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

    saturday

    7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

    sunday

    7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

    4.80 • 1 rating

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    4

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Thrifty Christchurch Airport

    On airport • Christchurch Airport Terminal

    Today •12:00 AM - 1:00 AM

    Today •7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    monday

    12:00 AM - 1:00 AM

    7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    tuesday

    12:00 AM - 1:00 AM

    7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    wednesday

    12:00 AM - 1:00 AM

    7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    thursday

    12:00 AM - 1:00 AM

    7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    friday

    12:00 AM - 1:00 AM

    7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    saturday

    12:00 AM - 1:00 AM

    7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    sunday

    12:00 AM - 1:00 AM

    7:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    4.27 • 19 ratings

    4

    Service

    4

    Information

    4

    Accessibility

    4

    Vehicle

    4

    Presentation

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Nearby Christchurch Airport

Organising to pick up your hire car from the airport is great for convenience, but can cost more. If you’re looking for a rental car depot that is close to — but not at — Christchurch Airport, here’s a selection of hire car depots to choose from.

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Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car at Christchurch Airport

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Christchurch Airport?

    Prices start at NZD $40 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $331 per day for a Standard SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle at Christchurch Airport.

  • How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car at Christchurch Airport?

    If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs between NZD $60 and NZD $104 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car at Christchurch Airport.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Christchurch Airport?

    If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs between NZD $148 and NZD $214 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates at Christchurch Airport.

  • What is the highest-rated hire car at Christchurch Airport?

    The highest-rated rental car at Christchurch Airport is Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

  • What is the highest-rated car hire provider at Christchurch Airport?

    Hertz is the highest-rated car hire provider at Christchurch Airport, based on ratings by our customers.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental at Christchurch Airport?

    The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available at Christchurch Airport may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.

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