Cheap Car Rentals in Christchurch

Christchurch, New Zealand

30 Nov — 7 Dec

Same drop-off

Christchurch, New Zealand

Wed 30/11

Noon

Wed 7/12

Noon

Driver's age:

26-65Other

Christchurch Car Rentals in 2022

Most popular company	HERTZ
Price of gas per litre	C$ 2.18
Average price per day	C$ 40
Cheapest price per day	C$ 20

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Christchurch?

January

C$ 46

February

C$ 32

March

C$ 29

April

C$ 42

May

C$ 33

June

C$ 41

July

C$ 376

August

C$ 53

September

C$ 52

October

C$ 50

November

C$ 53

December

C$ 65

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Christchurch is March. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular Car Types in Christchurch

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There are currently 77 rental locations operating in Christchurch, New Zealand spread across 55 car rental agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to rent in Christchurch is Small at C$ 21 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for renting in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

SUV

C$ 25+

Small

C$ 21+

Medium

C$ 45+

Large

C$ 64+

Van

C$ 69+

Luxury

C$ 83+

SUV

C$ 25+

Small

C$ 21+

Medium

C$ 45+

Large

C$ 64+

Van

C$ 69+

Luxury

C$ 83+

SUV

C$ 25+

Small

C$ 21+

Medium

C$ 45+

Large

C$ 64+

Van

C$ 69+

Luxury

C$ 83+

Compare available car types for rental in Christchurch

	Small Cars	C$ 21 - C$ 62
	All Car Types	C$ 34 - C$ 81

To rent a Small car in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of C$ 37/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a Small car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~C$ 21/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 62/day). In fact, June is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small rental for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Christchurch, renting a Small car saves you 28% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Christchurch Small rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Medium car in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of C$ 45/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a Medium car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~C$ 26/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 67/day). In fact, April is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium rental for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Christchurch, renting a Medium car saves you 10% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Christchurch Medium rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Large car in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of C$ 59/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a Large car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~C$ 34/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 131/day). In fact, July is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large rental for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Christchurch, renting a Large car is 14% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Christchurch Large rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV car in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of C$ 58/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a SUV car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~C$ 28/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 101/day). In fact, April is about 52% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Christchurch, renting a SUV car is 13% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Christchurch SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Van car in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of C$ 36/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a Van car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~C$ 12/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~C$ 108/day). In fact, August is about 67% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van rental for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Christchurch, renting a Van car saves you 30% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Christchurch Van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Luxury car in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of C$ 21/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~C$ 37/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~C$ 53/day). In fact, March is about 0% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury rental for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Christchurch, renting a Luxury car saves you 59% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Christchurch Luxury rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota YarisC$ 21/day

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Toyota YarisC$ 33/day

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Top rental agencies in Christchurch

All major car rental suppliers in Christchurch

Thrifty

10.0

Excellent

1 review•3 locations

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Bargain Rental Cars

10.0

Excellent

1 review•2 locations

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Hertz

10.0

Excellent

5 reviews•2 locations

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10.0

Excellent|Mar. 2017

Automatic mid size SUV. Good Bluetooth

Nothing

9.6

Excellent|Mar. 2017

Nice relatively new vehicle that performed well for us.

cigarette smoke smell :(

9.2

Excellent|Feb. 2017

This car was the perfect size to travel around with. It was large enough for our luggage but small enough that it was easy to park.

Returning the car in Queens town was a little confusing because finding parking is extremely difficult. We were told they had a designated parking space but not until after we went to return the car. It isn't signed and just looks like the access for an alley.

3.6

Mediocre|Jan. 2017

My car was mechanically sound, the reservation, purchase process was easy.

A poor value, and Hertz was difficult and inflexible. My Holden Captiva was a below-average car. Hertz charged $90 USD daily. Hertz also refused to accept my car at Queenstown vs. Christchurch when travel plans changed. Will try another agency next time.

10.0

Excellent|Dec. 2016

Free Upgrade Available Wi-Fi Hotspot rental Service at 11pm

1 out of 2

Avis

9.5

Excellent

11 reviews•3 locations

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10.0

Excellent|Jun. 2022

Used the vehicle to cross from Akaroa, Christchurch to Hokitika via the Lewis Pass - with a couple of overnight stops on the way. Car was excellent - cruise control is great on the long stretches of straight road. Vehicle comfortable to sit and good to drive. We took the full tank of petrol option at $2.59 per litre and it was a great idea. Benefit all round. Possibly not the cheapest option but certainly the best for a great and safe trip.

9.2

Excellent|Apr. 2019

The car was very new, comfortable and clean.

The drop off process was unclear.

10.0

Excellent|Apr. 2019

Easy, convenient, good car.

Nothing.

10.0

Excellent|Dec. 2018

Pick up was easy, everything was explained. The car was damage free and operated as exspected. It worked space wise for our luggage and was great in the rain.

Nothing.

8.0

Excellent|Dec. 2017

Did not have an opportunity to add my Wizard number (loyalty program) during purchase online.

10.0

Excellent|Jun. 2017

Easy access to vehicles from gate exit.

1 out of 4

Budget

8.0

Excellent

6 reviews•3 locations

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6.0

Good|Feb. 2020

At pickup was informed Invercargil roads were all closed (which was untrue), so I may not be able to drop the car off at scheduled point, but if I made any changes to the dropoff location I would be charged extra by Budget. Very unhelpful, and very unfair to charge customers extra due to weather events outside of our control.

8.0

Excellent|May 2018

More trouble trying to drop car off because of the system want to charge us more than quoted

2.0

Mediocre|Feb. 2017

We did not like anything but the online booking process. The rest was painful.

Our flight came in late and we missed the pick up window. I emailed Budget to let them know, but this message didn't get through to the rental location. When we picked up our car, the woman was not very friendly and said we missed our window and it was given away. She said they had no cars left for us. She did not give us other options of where to rent or what to do in this situation. She did not show sympathy either. Do not rent from Budget. We went with Europcar in the end. They were nice and had a great car for us (and their counter was right next to the Budget one).

7.6

Good|Feb. 2017

The car was decent, ran fine and fulfilled our needs. It was nothing special or out of the ordinary, just a basic Toyota Corolla, but it did the job.

We could've used some instructions on pickup and return - in a foreign country we didn't know if processes would all be the same. A little disappointed that the car was a Corolla when we booked "Camry or similar" since the Camry really is a significantly nicer car.

10.0

Excellent|Feb. 2017

I left my cell phone in the vehicle and didn't notice until I was on the airplane. I called the Christchurch Budget office and explained the situation. Toni McLean, the Budget agent there, secured my phone and sent me instructions on how to get it back. She then processed the FedEx transaction and I received my phone without issue. This was awesome! Thanks Toni

9.2

Excellent|Jan. 2017

The pick up and drop off were both easy and we were happy to be upgraded to a nicer car when we picked it up in Christchurch. We loved the car and found it to be clean, comfortable, and smooth throughout our 8-day rental.

When we dropped the car off in Queenstown, we were shocked to find that our receipt said we were charged more than 2x as much as my reservation said we would be paying. We were in a rush and didn't notice this until after we left the lot, so we called the Queenstown Budget office. Luckily, they fixed the issue and we were charged the correct amount. But it does seem that the issue originated with the Christchurch Budget, so that's why I'm only giving an 'Okay' rating.

1 out of 2

Apex

5.0

Okay

1 review•2 locations

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Sunnycars

4 locations

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Bargain Car Rentals

3 locations

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Best Christchurch Car Rental Deals Found

Toyota YarisC$ 21/day

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Jeep PatriotC$ 27/day

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Ford ExpeditionC$ 85/day

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Car Rental FAQs

What is the cheapest rental car found in Christchurch?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 54/day when booking a rental car in Christchurch. The best deal a user found was for C$ 27/day from Hitch Car Rentals, booked on Jul. 28.

What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Christchurch?

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Christchurch from the following companies over the past two weeks: Hertz (C$ 29/day), Yesaway (C$ 44/day), and EZI (C$ 79/day).

Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Christchurch?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Bargain Rental Cars (10.0 rating), Hertz (10.0 rating) and Yesaway (10.0 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Christchurch.

What are gas prices like in Christchurch?

The average gas price in Christchurch is C$ 2.18/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between C$ 98 and C$ 141 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Christchurch for a week from Hertz?

Hertz is one of the most popular car rental companies in Christchurch, offering car rentals for around C$ 363 per week on average.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Christchurch for the best price?

Booking your car rental early can save you up to 5% on your rental. Aim to book your car rental at least 73 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Christchurch.

Can I rent a car for a month in Christchurch?

Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Christchurch check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Christchurch for a month?

Generally, a month-long car rental in Christchurch can be found for about C$ 1,557, with the average price for a rental being around C$ 52 a day. Book with Hitch Car Rentals, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 83% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Christchurch.

How much is a car rental in Christchurch for a weekend?

C$ 54 is typically the average cost for a rental car for the weekend in Christchurch, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Christchurch, then opt for a Compact rental vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of December, you can expect to find car rental prices on Cheapflights for as low as C$ 41/day.