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.
From NZD $52/day
for 22 May - 27 May 2025From NZD $55/day
for 22 May - 27 May 2025From NZD $55/day
for 22 May - 27 May 2025From NZD $56/day
for 22 May - 27 May 2025From NZD $67/day
for 22 May - 27 May 2025From NZD $75/day
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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
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🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Crossover, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV and Sport. |
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🔑 No. of depots | Seven car rental depots in Christchurch. |
✅ Rental brands | Apex, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Ezi, Hertz and Thrifty. |
Per day price range
19 May
$125
$125
$260
$260
20 May
$63
$63
$260
$260
21 May
$63
$63
$254
$254
22 May
$52
$52
$254
$254
23 May
$63
$63
$125
$125
24 May
$52
$52
$248
$248
25 May
$63
$63
$248
$248
Per day price range
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
20 May
$66
$66
$66
$66
21 May
$66
$66
$66
$66
22 May
$55
$55
$66
$66
23 May
$66
$66
$66
$66
24 May
$55
$55
$66
$66
25 May
$66
$66
$66
$66
Per day price range
19 May
$204
$204
$262
$262
20 May
$66
$66
$262
$262
21 May
$66
$66
$262
$262
22 May
$55
$55
$262
$262
23 May
$66
$66
$134
$134
24 May
$55
$55
$256
$256
25 May
$66
$66
$256
$256
Per day price range
19 May
$130
$130
$305
$305
20 May
$81
$81
$305
$305
21 May
$81
$81
$305
$305
22 May
$67
$67
$305
$305
23 May
$81
$81
$159
$159
24 May
$67
$67
$298
$298
25 May
$81
$81
$298
$298
Per day price range
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
20 May
$95
$95
$95
$95
21 May
$95
$95
$315
$315
22 May
$79
$79
$315
$315
23 May
$75
$75
$247
$247
24 May
$79
$79
$247
$247
25 May
$95
$95
$247
$247
Per day price range
19 May
$257
$257
$296
$296
20 May
$257
$257
$347
$347
21 May
$257
$257
$347
$347
22 May
$198
$198
$347
$347
23 May
$91
$91
$257
$257
24 May
$198
$198
$257
$257
25 May
$257
$257
$257
$257
Per day price range
19 May
$261
$261
$277
$277
20 May
$261
$261
$277
$277
21 May
$261
$261
$277
$277
22 May
$253
$253
$277
$277
23 May
$126
$126
$138
$138
24 May
$125
$125
$271
$271
25 May
$183
$183
$271
$271
Per day price range
19 May
$230
$230
$268
$268
20 May
$230
$230
$268
$268
21 May
$230
$230
$268
$268
22 May
$230
$230
$268
$268
23 May
$125
$125
$139
$139
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
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
Per day price range
19 May
$268
$268
$268
$268
20 May
$268
$268
$291
$291
21 May
$268
$268
$291
$291
22 May
$268
$268
$291
$291
23 May
$268
$268
$291
$291
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
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
Per day price range
19 May
$211
$211
$310
$310
20 May
$310
$310
$310
$310
21 May
$310
$310
$310
$310
22 May
$270
$270
$310
$310
23 May
$310
$310
$310
$310
24 May
$270
$270
$310
$310
25 May
$310
$310
$310
$310
Per day price range
19 May
$320
$320
$374
$374
20 May
$320
$320
$374
$374
21 May
$320
$320
$374
$374
22 May
$320
$320
$374
$374
23 May
$193
$193
$215
$215
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
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
Per day price range
19 May
$276
$276
$276
$276
20 May
$276
$276
$323
$323
21 May
$272
$272
$323
$323
22 May
$213
$213
$323
$323
23 May
$272
$272
$312
$312
24 May
$213
$213
$273
$273
25 May
$272
$272
$273
$273
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
Are you flying into Christchurch?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Christchurch Airport (CHC).
Car hire depots in Christchurch are marked on the map below.
150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch SI, 8011
Today • 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
4.51 • 9 ratings
150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch SI, 8013
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
5.00 • 1 rating
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch SI, 8013
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4.60 • 2 ratings
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, Christchurch NI, 8013
Today • 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM & 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Today •2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
150 Kilmore Street, Central City, Christchurch SI, 8013
Today • 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
4.60 • 4 ratings
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, Christchurch NI, 8013
Today • 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM & 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Today •2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
4.80 • 1 rating
150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, Christchurch NI, 8013
Today • 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM & 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Today •2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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On hiring 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.
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.
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.
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.
Avis is the highest-rated car hire provider in Christchurch, based on ratings by our customers.
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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