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Car rental rates in Christchurch / Ōtautahi

The largest city on New Zealand’s South Island, Christchurch / Ōtautahi sits midway down the east coast of the island, roughly four and a half hours to the north of Dunedin / Ōtepoti and four hours to the south of Blenheim / Waiharakeke. A popular tourist destination, the city is within easy reach of New Zealand’s beautiful ski fields and Southern Alps.


Getting on the road in Christchurch 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

for 19 Mar - 24 Mar 2024View offer
Compact Car
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Intermediate SUVGo Rentals

From NZD $111/day

for 17 Mar - 22 Mar 2024View offer
Intermediate SUV
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Compact SUVApex

From NZD $114/day

for 19 Mar - 24 Mar 2024View offer
Compact 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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Fullsize SUVGo Rentals

From NZD $144/day

for 16 Mar - 19 Mar 2024View offer
Fullsize SUV
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Economy CarEzi

From NZD $145/day

for 17 Mar - 22 Mar 2024View offer
Economy Car

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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on March 14, 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 14 March, 2024

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  • 13 Jan 2024

    Easy to book

    leah b.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Christchurch City
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 19 Dec 2023

    Easy

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

    Easy to manage

    thien truong p.
    Booked: Nissan X-Trail or similar
    Queenstown
    Nissan X-Trail or similar
  • 18 Jan 2024

    Easy to negotiate & understand

    shane p.
    Booked: Haval Jolion Hybrid 2wd
    Christchurch Airport
    Haval Jolion Hybrid 2wd
  • 02 Dec 2023

    How easy it is to book a rental vehicle

    dean k.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Triton With Canopy or similar
    Auckland Airport International
    Mitsubishi Triton With Canopy or similar
  • 29 Feb 2024

    SO easy to book and clearly see all the important information before booking. Second time using this site and I'll definitely be using it again!

    lorraine s.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 31 Jan 2024

    Super easy and transparent!

    norton t.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 04 Mar 2024

    Smooth booking process and good rates. I will use again.

    amanda t.
    Booked: Nissan X-Trail or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Nissan X-Trail or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Christchurch

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Crossover, Passenger Van, SUV, Sport and Ute.
🔑 No. of depotsEight car rental depots in Christchurch.
✅ Rental brandsApex, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Ezi, Go Rentals, Hertz and Thrifty.

Christchurch daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 Mar

$293

$299

Fri

15 Mar

$293

$299

Sat

16 Mar

$163

$299

Sun

17 Mar

$145

$299

Mon

18 Mar

$163

$163

Tue

19 Mar

$100

$163

Wed

20 Mar

$121

$299

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 Mar

$308

$314

Fri

15 Mar

$308

$314

Sat

16 Mar

$308

$314

Sun

17 Mar

$283

$314

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

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

$308

$314

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 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

Fri

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

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

17 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

Mon

18 Mar

$274

$274

Tue

19 Mar

$274

$274

Wed

20 Mar

$274

$274

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 Mar

$310

$316

Fri

15 Mar

$122

$316

Sat

16 Mar

$119

$316

Sun

17 Mar

$116

$316

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

$114

$138

Wed

20 Mar

$138

$316

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 Mar

$145

$444

Fri

15 Mar

$338

$342

Sat

16 Mar

$246

$444

Sun

17 Mar

$111

$444

Mon

18 Mar

$122

$339

Tue

19 Mar

$119

$339

Wed

20 Mar

$131

$444

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 Mar

$157

$251

Fri

15 Mar

$147

$251

Sat

16 Mar

$144

$251

Sun

17 Mar

$152

$251

Mon

18 Mar

$249

$249

Tue

19 Mar

$248

$249

Wed

20 Mar

$249

$379

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 Mar

$263

$281

Fri

15 Mar

$263

$281

Sat

16 Mar

$261

$279

Sun

17 Mar

$261

$282

Mon

18 Mar

$261

$279

Tue

19 Mar

$253

$417

Wed

20 Mar

$261

$417

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 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

Fri

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

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

17 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

Mon

18 Mar

$295

$327

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 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

Fri

15 Mar

$395

$439

Sat

16 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

Sun

17 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

Mon

18 Mar

$395

$439

Tue

19 Mar

$395

$439

Wed

20 Mar

$395

$439

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 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

Fri

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

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

17 Mar

$217

$217

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

$215

$215

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 Mar

$370

$457

Fri

15 Mar

$370

$411

Sat

16 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

Sun

17 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

Mon

18 Mar

$411

$457

Tue

19 Mar

$411

$457

Wed

20 Mar

$411

$457

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 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

Fri

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

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

17 Mar

$279

$280

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

$268

$269

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

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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 March, 2024

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Car rental depots in Christchurch

Car hire depots in Christchurch are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Apex Christchurch City

    150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch SI, 8011

    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

    4.53 • 3 ratings

    4

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    4

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Avis Christchurch City

    150 Kilmore St, Christchurch SI, 8013

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    5.00 • 1 rating

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Budget Christchurch City

    150 Kilmore St, Christchurch SI, 8013

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    4.60 • 2 ratings

    5

    Service

    4

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Dollar Christchurch Downtown

    150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, Christchurch NI, 8013

    Today •8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Today •2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

  • Ezi Christchurch City

    150 Kilmore Street, Central City, Christchurch SI, 8013

    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

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

    4.60 • 4 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    4

    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 Downtown

    150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, Christchurch NI, 8013

    Today •8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Today •2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

  • Thrifty Christchurch Downtown

    150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, Christchurch NI, 8013

    Today •8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Today •2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

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Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Christchurch

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

    Prices start at NZD $100 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $417 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Christchurch.

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

    If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs NZD $295 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in Christchurch.

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

    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 $215 and NZD $439 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Christchurch.

  • What is the highest-rated hire car in Christchurch?

    The highest-rated rental car in Christchurch is Toyota Rav4 2w.d. or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

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

    Avis is the highest-rated car hire provider in Christchurch, based on ratings by our customers.

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

    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 in Christchurch 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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