Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Christchurch. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 September 2026.
Most popular company | EZUCARRENTAL |
|---|---|
Price of gas per litre | C$ 2.56 |
Average price per day | C$ 52 |
Cheapest price per day | C$ 9 |
There are currently 118 rental locations operating in Christchurch spread across 88 car rental agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to rent in Christchurch is small car at C$ 9 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for renting in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
C$ 9+
Compact
C$ 11+
Minivan
C$ 76+
Full-size SUV
C$ 71+
Pick-up truck
C$ 98+
Premium SUV
C$ 70+
Supplier choice
C$ 11+
Compact SUV
C$ 26+
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January
C$ 69
February
C$ 87
March
C$ 59
April
C$ 47
May
C$ 32
June
C$ 34
July
C$ 40
August
C$ 37
September
C$ 39
October
C$ 40
November
C$ 48
December
C$ 90
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Maui
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Hao Car Rentals Limited
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Christchurch, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 September 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 52/day when booking a rental car in Christchurch. The best deal a user found was for C$ 20/day from DISCOUNT.QUEBEC , booked on Sep. 5.
EZU Car Rental is one of the most popular car rental companies in Christchurch, offering car rentals for around C$ 260 per week on average.
Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Christchurch check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
Generally, a month-long car rental in Christchurch can be found for about C$ 1,113, with the average price for a rental being around C$ 37 a day. Book with DISCOUNT.QUEBEC , to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 82% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Christchurch.
C$ 43 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 Economy rental vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of October, you can expect to find car rental prices on Cheapflights for as low as C$ 50/day.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Christchurch. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest (C$ 7+).
Electric
C$ 19+
Gas/Diesel
C$ 7+
Hybrid
C$ 8+