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

  • Alamo
  • Apex
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Dollar
  • Enterprise
  • Ezi
  • Go Rentals
  • 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.

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Compact CarApex

From NZD $100/day

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Compact SUVApex

From NZD $114/day

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Compact SUV
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Intermediate SUVGo Rentals

From NZD $115/day

for 18 Mar - 23 Mar 2024View offer
Intermediate SUV
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Economy CrossoverGo Rentals

From NZD $116/day

for 17 Mar - 20 Mar 2024View offer
Economy Crossover
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Standard SUVApex

From NZD $129/day

for 20 Mar - 25 Mar 2024View offer
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SpecialSixt

From NZD $133/day

for 18 Mar - 23 Mar 2024View offer
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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on March 15, 2024 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 15 March, 2024

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Our overall rating
  • 24 Feb 2024

    Good pricing! Competitive. Thanks

    gordon w.
    Booked: Toyota Camry Hybrid
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota Camry Hybrid
  • 10 Feb 2024

    easy to use

    fan h.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Pajero or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Mitsubishi Pajero or similar
  • 09 Feb 2024

    Great service. Good deal plus the excess saved me a fair bit

    gareth r.
    Booked: VW T-Roc or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    VW T-Roc or similar
  • 03 Feb 2024

    Thankyou

    wayne b.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 28 Jan 2024

    everything was as booked, easy to pick up and drop of the vehicle

    peter k.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 18 Jan 2024

    Easy to negotiate & understand

    shane p.
    Booked: Haval Jolion Hybrid 2wd
    Christchurch Airport
    Haval Jolion Hybrid 2wd
  • 13 Jan 2024

    efficient quick transaction

    neale m.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 12 Jan 2024

    Have used before and very easy to do comparisons

    steven h.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 03 Jan 2024

    Ease of use

    arthur c.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 19 Dec 2023

    Easy

    waimarie charline k.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
  • 18 Dec 2023

    nice and quick

    ivan s.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 05 Dec 2023

    Happy

    dejie w.
    Booked: Toyota RAV 4 or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota RAV 4 or similar
  • 02 Dec 2023

    Easy and good rate

    simon t.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
  • 31 Oct 2023

    So easy to book, great comparisons

    jeffrey k.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 A.w.d. or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota Rav4 A.w.d. or similar
  • 28 Oct 2023

    Quick, efficient, successful and easy to understand.

    ilona v.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
  • 12 Oct 2023

    Very happy with the car - Mitsubishi Outlander. Great service as well!

    jonathan q.
    Booked: Toyota Highlander A.w.d. or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota Highlander A.w.d. or similar
  • 10 Oct 2023

    Good experience

    jojo j.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
  • 10 Oct 2023

    Clear information in one place

    arthur c.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 03 Oct 2023

    So easy to book

    graeme b.
    Booked: Vehicle determined upon pick-up (Compact or Larger) or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Vehicle determined upon pick-up (Compact or Larger) or similar
  • 30 Sep 2023

    Easy to navigate

    olivia gerard l.
    Booked: Kia Niro Hybrid or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Kia Niro Hybrid or similar
  • 24 Sep 2023

    Very easy - as long as it works..

    melissa r.
    Booked: Toyota RAV4 or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota RAV4 or similar
  • 18 Sep 2023

    Easy site to use

    glennis m.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Sedan or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Toyota Corolla Sedan or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Christchurch Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Crossover, Limousine, Passenger Van, SUV, Sport and Ute.
🔑 No. of depots11 car rental depots at Christchurch Airport.
✅ Rental brandsAlamo, Apex, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Ezi, Go Rentals, 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%

    63
    173
    Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASXCompact SUV

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Hertz, Thrifty, Apex, Avis, Budget, Alamo

  • 2

    12%

    76
    169
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridCompact Car

    5

    4

    2 large

    Rent with

    Ezi, Budget, Alamo, Dollar, Thrifty

  • 3

    8%

    66
    173
    Haval Jolion Hybrid 2wd

    Haval Jolion Hybrid 2wdIntermediate Car

    5

    5

    2 large

    Rent with

    Ezi

  • 4

    8%

    79
    469
    Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi OutlanderFullsize Crossover

    5

    5

    3 large

    Rent with

    Ezi, Dollar, Thrifty, Avis

  • 5

    6%

    111
    182
    Toyota Yaris Cross and Ford Puma Hybrid

    Toyota Yaris Cross and Ford Puma HybridEconomy Car

    5

    5

    2 large

    Rent with

    Ezi

Audi vehicles for hire at Christchurch Airport

  • Audi Q5 AWD

    Audi Q5 AWD

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

Ford vehicles for hire at Christchurch Airport

  • Ford Mustang

    Ford Mustang

    2

    2

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Ford Ranger

    Ford Ranger

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty

  • Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    5

    4

    6 large, 4 small

    Providers

    Go Rentals

    Toyota Yaris Cross and Ford Puma Hybrid

    Toyota Yaris Cross and Ford Puma HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

Hyundai vehicles for hire at Christchurch Airport

  • Hyundai Elantra

    Hyundai Elantra

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

    Hyundai iMax

    Hyundai iMax

    8

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

  • Hyundai Imax

    Hyundai Imax

    8

    5

    3 large, 4 small

    Providers

    Apex

    Hyundai Kona Electric

    Hyundai Kona ElectricElectric

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Hyundai Santa Fe

    Hyundai Santa Fe

    5

    5

    6 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

    Hyundai Staria

    Hyundai Staria

    8

    5

    6 small

    Providers

    Avis

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

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Christchurch Airport

  • Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASX

    5

    5

    2 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex, Avis, Budget, Alamo, Enterprise, Thrifty, Hertz

    Mitsubishi Eclipse

    Mitsubishi Eclipse

    5

    5

    3 large

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

    Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise

    Mitsubishi Eclipse Plug-in Hybrid

    Mitsubishi Eclipse Plug-in HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    3 large

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Mitsubishi Outlander

    Mitsubishi Outlander

    5

    5

    5 small

    Providers

    Avis, Ezi, Go Rentals, Thrifty, Hertz

    Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

    Mitsubishi Outlander 4w.d.

    5

    5

    4 large

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Mitsubishi Pajero

    Mitsubishi Pajero

    7

    4

    4 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

    5

    5

    4 large, 6 small

    Providers

    Go Rentals, Alamo, Enterprise

  • Mitsubishi Triton

    Mitsubishi Triton

    5

    4

    5 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Mitsubishi Triton Glx Club Cab Chassis

    Mitsubishi Triton Glx Club Cab Chassis

    4

    2

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Mitsubishi Triton With Canopy

    Mitsubishi Triton With Canopy

    5

    4

    6 large

    Providers

    Ezi

Nissan vehicles for hire at Christchurch Airport

  • Nissan X Trail

    Nissan X Trail

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise

    Nissan X-Trail

    Nissan X-Trail

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget, Thrifty, Hertz

Skoda vehicles for hire at Christchurch Airport

  • Skoda Kodiaq

    Skoda Kodiaq

    7

    5

    4 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Suzuki vehicles for hire at Christchurch Airport

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise, Thrifty, Hertz

Tesla vehicles for hire at Christchurch Airport

  • Polestar 2 - Tesla Model 3

    Polestar 2 - Tesla Model 3Electric

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Tesla Electric

    Tesla ElectricElectric

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

  • Tesla Model 3 Electric

    Tesla Model 3 ElectricElectric

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis, Go Rentals

    Tesla Model Y

    Tesla Model YElectric

    5

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Go Rentals

Toyota vehicles for hire at Christchurch Airport

  • Toyota C-hr

    Toyota C-hr

    5

    5

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

  • Toyota Chr

    Toyota Chr

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Go Rentals

    Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    5

    2 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex, Avis, Budget, Alamo, Enterprise, Thrifty, Hertz, Go Rentals

  • Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla Cross HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    3 large, 5 small

    Providers

    Go Rentals

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    1 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex, Alamo, Enterprise, Go Rentals, Sixt, Ezi

  • Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Toyota Fortuner

    Toyota Fortuner

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota Fortuner AWD

    Toyota Fortuner AWD

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Toyota HiAce

    Toyota HiAce

    12

    4

    12 large

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Highlander

    Toyota Highlander

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

    Toyota Highlander 4x4 Hybrid

    Toyota Highlander 4x4 HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    4 large, 5 small

    Providers

    Go Rentals

  • Toyota Prado

    Toyota Prado

    5

    5

    3 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Sixt

    Toyota Prado AWD

    Toyota Prado AWD

    7

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota Prado GX or Toyota Highlander 7 seats

    Toyota Prado GX or Toyota Highlander 7 seats

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

    Toyota Rav 4

    Toyota Rav 4

    5

    5

    3 large, 4 small

    Providers

    Go Rentals

  • Toyota RAV 4

    Toyota RAV 4

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Toyota Rav 4 AWD Hybrid

    Toyota Rav 4 AWD HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    3 large, 4 small

    Providers

    Go Rentals

  • Toyota Rav4

    Toyota Rav4

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

    Toyota RAV4

    Toyota RAV4

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise

  • Toyota Rav4 4w.d.

    Toyota Rav4 4w.d.

    5

    5

    4 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Apex

    Toyota Yaris

    Toyota Yaris

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise, Ezi, Go Rentals

  • Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid

    Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Go Rentals

Other vehicles for hire at Christchurch Airport

  • 6 Cubic Metre Van

    6 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    2

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

    Description Not Available

    Description Not Available

    4

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • Haval Jolion Hybrid 2wd

    Haval Jolion Hybrid 2wdHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large

    Providers

    Ezi

    Misubishi ASX

    Misubishi ASX

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Go Rentals

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Alamo, Enterprise, Budget

    VW Sharan

    VW Sharan

    7

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • VW T-Roc

    VW T-Roc

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    VW Tiguan Allspace AWD

    VW Tiguan Allspace AWD

    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

15 Mar

$127

$299

Sat

16 Mar

$127

$299

Sun

17 Mar

$127

$299

Mon

18 Mar

$114

$220

Tue

19 Mar

$121

$220

Wed

20 Mar

$100

$299

Thu

21 Mar

$121

$299

Price range over the past 12 months for a medium car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Mar

$163

$314

Sat

16 Mar

$161

$314

Sun

17 Mar

$161

$314

Mon

18 Mar

$224

$226

Tue

19 Mar

$224

$224

Wed

20 Mar

$140

$314

Thu

21 Mar

$224

$314

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Mar

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

16 Mar

$264

$264

Sun

17 Mar

$264

$264

Mon

18 Mar

$210

$292

Tue

19 Mar

$292

$292

Wed

20 Mar

$233

$292

Thu

21 Mar

$264

$264

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Mar

$230

$230

Sat

16 Mar

$230

$230

Sun

17 Mar

$230

$230

Mon

18 Mar

$230

$230

Tue

19 Mar

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

20 Mar

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

21 Mar

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

Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Mar

$122

$316

Sat

16 Mar

$119

$316

Sun

17 Mar

$116

$316

Mon

18 Mar

$114

$138

Tue

19 Mar

$138

$138

Wed

20 Mar

$114

$316

Thu

21 Mar

$138

$316

Price range over the past 12 months for a medium SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Mar

$156

$352

Sat

16 Mar

$156

$444

Sun

17 Mar

$125

$444

Mon

18 Mar

$115

$356

Tue

19 Mar

$122

$359

Wed

20 Mar

$124

$349

Thu

21 Mar

$139

$391

Price range over the past 12 months for a large SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Mar

$147

$413

Sat

16 Mar

$144

$519

Sun

17 Mar

$152

$519

Mon

18 Mar

$141

$232

Tue

19 Mar

$157

$232

Wed

20 Mar

$129

$397

Thu

21 Mar

$177

$430

Price range over the past 12 months for a luxury SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Mar

$228

$438

Sat

16 Mar

$224

$544

Sun

17 Mar

$224

$544

Mon

18 Mar

$191

$233

Tue

19 Mar

$215

$439

Wed

20 Mar

$191

$422

Thu

21 Mar

$210

$430

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Mar

$150

$150

Sat

16 Mar

$150

$150

Sun

17 Mar

$150

$150

Mon

18 Mar

$135

$150

Tue

19 Mar

$150

$150

Wed

20 Mar

$150

$186

Thu

21 Mar

$150

$150

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Mar

$455

$455

Sat

16 Mar

$412

$455

Sun

17 Mar

$412

$455

Mon

18 Mar

$405

$455

Tue

19 Mar

$412

$455

Wed

20 Mar

$405

$455

Thu

21 Mar

$412

$455

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Mar

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

16 Mar

$249

$249

Sun

17 Mar

$249

$249

Mon

18 Mar

$206

$260

Tue

19 Mar

$260

$540

Wed

20 Mar

$206

$540

Thu

21 Mar

$254

$540

Price range over the past 12 months for a luxury ute

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Mar

$244

$244

Sat

16 Mar

$240

$240

Sun

17 Mar

$240

$240

Mon

18 Mar

$206

$231

Tue

19 Mar

$230

$231

Wed

20 Mar

$206

$231

Thu

21 Mar

$225

$226

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Mar

$315

$331

Sat

16 Mar

$315

$331

Sun

17 Mar

$315

$331

Mon

18 Mar

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

19 Mar

$325

$331

Wed

20 Mar

$258

$331

Thu

21 Mar

$315

$331

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Mar

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

16 Mar

$230

$278

Sun

17 Mar

$230

$278

Mon

18 Mar

$230

$278

Tue

19 Mar

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

20 Mar

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

21 Mar

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Mar

$387

$429

Sat

16 Mar

$381

$387

Sun

17 Mar

$387

$429

Mon

18 Mar

$310

$474

Tue

19 Mar

$429

$474

Wed

20 Mar

$429

$464

Thu

21 Mar

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

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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 15 March, 2024

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 Airport

    On airport • Christchurch Airport Terminal

    Today •0:00 AM - 2:00 AM

    Today •6:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    monday

    0:00 AM - 2:00 AM

    6:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    tuesday

    0:00 AM - 2:00 AM

    6:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    wednesday

    0:00 AM - 2:00 AM

    6:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    thursday

    0:00 AM - 2:00 AM

    6:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    friday

    0:00 AM - 2:00 AM

    6:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    saturday

    0:00 AM - 2:00 AM

    6:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    sunday

    0:00 AM - 2:00 AM

    6:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    4.68 • 10 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    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

    4.73 • 17 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

    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

    4.70 • 10 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 Airport

    On airport • Christchurch Airport Terminal

    Today •0:00 AM - 2:00 AM

    Today •6:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    monday

    0:00 AM - 2:00 AM

    6:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    tuesday

    0:00 AM - 2:00 AM

    6:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    wednesday

    0:00 AM - 2:00 AM

    6:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    thursday

    0:00 AM - 2:00 AM

    6:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    friday

    0:00 AM - 2:00 AM

    6:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    saturday

    0:00 AM - 2:00 AM

    6:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    sunday

    0:00 AM - 2:00 AM

    6:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    4.80 • 5 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    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

    4.78 • 23 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Go Rentals Christchurch Domestic Airport

    155 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch SI, 8051

    Today •7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    saturday

    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    sunday

    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    4.80 • 3 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

    4.90 • 4 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Sixt Christchurch Airport

    On airport • Christchurch Airport Terminal

    Today •7:30 AM - 9:30 PM

    monday

    7:30 AM - 9:30 PM

    tuesday

    7:30 AM - 9:30 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 9:30 PM

    thursday

    7:30 AM - 9:30 PM

    friday

    7:30 AM - 9:30 PM

    saturday

    7:30 AM - 9:30 PM

    sunday

    7:30 AM - 9:30 PM

    4.48 • 15 ratings

    5

    Service

    4

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    4

    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

    4.26 • 7 ratings

    4

    Service

    4

    Information

    4

    Accessibility

    5

    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.

Info. Approximate distance calculated from Christchurch Airport
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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 $100 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $367 per day for a Premium 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 $230 and NZD $331 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 $206 and NZD $407 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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