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

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  • Dollar
  • Ezi
  • Hertz
  • Thrifty

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, with popular road trip destinations including Hanmer Springs, Akaroa, Arthur’s Pass, and Kaikoura.


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.

  • ApexCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From NZD $52/day

    for 22 May - 27 May 2025
    View offer
  • ApexIntermediate Car
    Intermediate Car

    From NZD $55/day

    for 22 May - 27 May 2025
    View offer
  • ApexCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From NZD $55/day

    for 22 May - 27 May 2025
    View offer
  • EziEconomy Car
    Economy Car

    From NZD $56/day

    for 22 May - 27 May 2025
    View offer
  • ApexIntermediate SUV
    Intermediate SUV

    From NZD $67/day

    for 22 May - 27 May 2025
    View offer
  • HertzFullsize SUV
    Fullsize SUV

    From NZD $75/day

    for 23 May - 26 May 2025
    View offer

Showing 6 of 14 offers

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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on May 19, 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 19 May, 2025

YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY

Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think

Our customers have rated their Christchurch car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(128 reviews)
  • 22 Jan 2025

    Fabulous

    christine j.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Wellington City
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 04 Feb 2025

    Quick

    annette f.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Wellington City
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 24 Jan 2025

    Easy comparison of rental car firms and good prices

    julia b.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Wellington Downtown
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 11 Feb 2025

    Good

    john p.
    Booked: Mystery Car - Petrol/diesel/ev or similar
    Wellington Airport
    Mystery Car - Petrol/diesel/ev or similar
  • 20 Jan 2025

    Easy to select a car. Good to pay on pick up.

    alison c.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 30 Jan 2025

    Easy to use website, got me the best rate available, seamless service all worked perfectly thank you!

    gabrielle r.
    Booked: Hyundai Ioniq or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Hyundai Ioniq or similar
  • 16 Feb 2025

    Super easy to book a car.

    jamie c.
    Booked: Ford Escape Hybrid A.W.D. or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Ford Escape Hybrid A.W.D. or similar
  • 21 Jan 2025

    quick and easy

    rachel s.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Christchurch

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Crossover, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV and Sport.
🔑 No. of depotsSeven car rental depots in Christchurch.
✅ Rental brandsApex, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Ezi, Hertz and Thrifty.

Christchurch daily rate data

Price range over the past 12 months for a small car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 May

$125

$260

Tue

20 May

$63

$260

Wed

21 May

$63

$254

Thu

22 May

$52

$254

Fri

23 May

$63

$125

Sat

24 May

$52

$248

Sun

25 May

$63

$248

Price range over the past 12 months for a medium car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 May

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

20 May

$66

$66

Wed

21 May

$66

$66

Thu

22 May

$55

$66

Fri

23 May

$66

$66

Sat

24 May

$55

$66

Sun

25 May

$66

$66

Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 May

$204

$262

Tue

20 May

$66

$262

Wed

21 May

$66

$262

Thu

22 May

$55

$262

Fri

23 May

$66

$134

Sat

24 May

$55

$256

Sun

25 May

$66

$256

Price range over the past 12 months for a medium SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 May

$130

$305

Tue

20 May

$81

$305

Wed

21 May

$81

$305

Thu

22 May

$67

$305

Fri

23 May

$81

$159

Sat

24 May

$67

$298

Sun

25 May

$81

$298

Price range over the past 12 months for a large SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 May

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

20 May

$95

$95

Wed

21 May

$95

$315

Thu

22 May

$79

$315

Fri

23 May

$75

$247

Sat

24 May

$79

$247

Sun

25 May

$95

$247

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 May

$257

$296

Tue

20 May

$257

$347

Wed

21 May

$257

$347

Thu

22 May

$198

$347

Fri

23 May

$91

$257

Sat

24 May

$198

$257

Sun

25 May

$257

$257

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 May

$261

$277

Tue

20 May

$261

$277

Wed

21 May

$261

$277

Thu

22 May

$253

$277

Fri

23 May

$126

$138

Sat

24 May

$125

$271

Sun

25 May

$183

$271

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 May

$230

$268

Tue

20 May

$230

$268

Wed

21 May

$230

$268

Thu

22 May

$230

$268

Fri

23 May

$125

$139

Sat

24 May

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

25 May

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

19 May

$268

$268

Tue

20 May

$268

$291

Wed

21 May

$268

$291

Thu

22 May

$268

$291

Fri

23 May

$268

$291

Sat

24 May

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

25 May

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

19 May

$211

$310

Tue

20 May

$310

$310

Wed

21 May

$310

$310

Thu

22 May

$270

$310

Fri

23 May

$310

$310

Sat

24 May

$270

$310

Sun

25 May

$310

$310

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 May

$320

$374

Tue

20 May

$320

$374

Wed

21 May

$320

$374

Thu

22 May

$320

$374

Fri

23 May

$193

$215

Sat

24 May

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

25 May

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

19 May

$276

$276

Tue

20 May

$276

$323

Wed

21 May

$272

$323

Thu

22 May

$213

$323

Fri

23 May

$272

$312

Sat

24 May

$213

$273

Sun

25 May

$272

$273

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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 19 May, 2025

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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

    4.51 • 9 ratings

    4

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    4

    Vehicle

    4

    Presentation

  • Avis Christchurch Downtown

    150 Kilmore Street, 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 Downtown

    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

  • 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

    4.80 • 1 rating

    5

    Service

    4

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • 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 $52 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $347 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 $125 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 $268 and NZD $310 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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