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Christchurch Central City, Christchurch car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Christchurch Central City. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 June 2025.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

C$ 108

Cheapest price per day

C$ 42

Cheapflights insights for Christchurch Central City car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Christchurch Central City, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Christchurch Central City?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Christchurch Central City, book about 23 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around C$ 42, which is about 17% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest rental car company in Christchurch Central City?

Budget is currently the cheapest rental car company in Christchurch Central City with deals as low as C$ 41.68/day found in the past two weeks. EZI is another inexpensive option with rates as low as C$ 45.40/day.

What is the best car rental company in Christchurch Central City?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Christchurch Central City is Avis (rated 9.6/10 with 3 reviews). Budget (rated 9.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Christchurch Central City?

At Christchurch Central City, the best time to rent a car is in August, with an average daily rate of just C$ 49. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging C$ 92 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Christchurch Central City, the best time to rent a car is in August, with an average daily rate of just C$ 49. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging C$ 92 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

C$ 90

February

C$ 81

March

C$ 78

April

C$ 72

May

C$ 83

June

C$ 60

July

C$ 51

August

C$ 49

September

C$ 51

October

C$ 52

November

C$ 75

December

C$ 92

Which car rental company has the most locations in Christchurch Central City?

In Christchurch Central City, Apex, Avis, Budget, and Dollar have 1 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.

Top rental agencies in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Christchurch Central City, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Avis

9.6
Wonderful
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

9.0

Budget

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

9.5

Apex

8.4
Very good
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.3

Thrifty

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.5

Hertz

7.0
Good
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

Dollar

1 location

EZI

1 location

Firefly

1 location

Christchurch Central City Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Christchurch Central City, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 June 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month at Christchurch Central City?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Christchurch Central City it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

Car rentals by fuel type in Christchurch Central City

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Christchurch Central City. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Christchurch Central City. Deals were last updated on 12 June 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Christchurch Central City. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (C$ 28+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 124+

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 78+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 28+

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