Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is the main airport for Christchurch, New Zealand, and it is located around 12 kilometres to the northwest of the Christchurch city centre. To drive from the city centre to the airport should take about 20 minutes depending on traffic. Compare prices on car hire at Christchurch Airport with VroomVroomVroom. Our simple search tool will make planning your next adventure a breeze.
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Crossover, Passenger Van, SUV, Sport and Ute. |
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| 🔑 No. of depots | 11 car rental depots at Christchurch Airport. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Alamo, Apex, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Ezi, Go Rentals, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
 Starts at NZD $68/day From December 08, 2023 to December 13, 2023 |  Starts at NZD $73/day From December 08, 2023 to December 13, 2023 |
 Starts at NZD $78/day From December 08, 2023 to December 13, 2023 |  Starts at NZD $149/day From December 10, 2023 to December 15, 2023 |
*Rates last updated on December 05, 2023 Rental rate prices displayed were available in response to a search at 6:00 am on December 05, 2023 by a New Zealand 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.
Please note that the depot hours below may change at any time without notice.
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 International Airport has a single terminal that caters to both domestic and international flights.
The on-airport hire car desks are located on the ground floor opposite the international arrivals.
The on-airport hire cars are parked in the car park outside the terminal, approximately a two minute walk from the terminal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The information on this section was last reviewed on July 11, 2023.
Prices start at NZD $68 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $280 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle at Christchurch Airport.
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs between NZD $79 and NZD $138 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car 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 NZD $149 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates 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.
Hertz is the highest-rated car hire provider at Christchurch Airport, based on ratings by our customers.
Yes, the per-day rates of certain rental cars usually decrease if you book longer. However, it still depends on the car rental provider. Some vehicle types may not be available depending on the date, so it is better to compare different booking durations first to see your options.
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