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Cheap Car Rentals in Christchurch from ฿361
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Christchurch with a pick-up date of 14/10 and drop-off date of 21/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Christchurch car rentals in 2025
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 14 September 2025.
Most popular company | EZUCARRENTAL |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | ฿49.79 |
Average price per day | ฿603 |
Cheapest price per day | ฿361 |
Popular car types in Christchurch
Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Christchurch and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 14 September 2025.
There are 73 hire agencies servicing Christchurch. These agencies, altogether, have 101 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Christchurch with prices from ฿361 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Christchurch:
Economy
฿277+
Compact
฿232+
Full-size
฿2,141+
SUV
฿731+
Minivan
฿984+
Full-size SUV
฿1,746+
Compact SUV
฿630+
Intermediate SUV
฿1,247+
Compare car rental deals in Christchurch by type
Here are the best Christchurch small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Christchurch SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Christchurch van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Chevrolet Sonic Sedan฿361/day
4
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A/C
GWM Ora Good Cat฿404/day
2
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A/C
Mini Countryman฿522/day
4
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A/C
Best car rental deals found in Christchurch
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Christchurch. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Christchurch with an average daily rate of ฿1,284. Data was last updated on 14 September 2025.
Chevrolet Sonic Sedan฿361/day
4
M
A/C
GWM Ora Good Cat฿404/day
2
M
A/C
Mini Countryman฿522/day
4
M
A/C
Cheapflights insights for Christchurch car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Christchurch, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Christchurch?
Book your car hire in Christchurch 40 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿1,078/day on average when booked 40 days ahead, which saves you 2,880% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Christchurch?
EZU Car Rental is currently the cheapest car hire company in Christchurch with deals as low as ฿208.02/day found in the past two weeks. New Zealand Discount Car Rentals is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ฿233.07/day.
What is the best car rental company in Christchurch?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Christchurch is Avis (rated 9.6/10 with 5 reviews). Budget (rated 9.0/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Avis
9.6
Budget
9.0
Apex
8.4
Thrifty
7.5
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Christchurch?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Christchurch is May, when you can expect to pay ฿698/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Christchurch is December (฿2,061/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
฿1,554
February
฿1,522
March
฿1,173
April
฿1,046
May
฿698
June
฿793
July
฿1,015
August
฿888
September
฿920
October
฿951
November
฿1,142
December
฿2,061
What car do most people hire in Christchurch?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Christchurch are the following: Intermediate cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar), SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar), and Economy cars (Toyota Prius c or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Christchurch?
Thrifty has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Christchurch at 4.
Top rental agencies in Christchurch
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Christchurch known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Christchurch. Reviews were last updated on 14 September 2025.
Avis
5 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Overall
9.6
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
9.0
Budget
2 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
9.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.5
Value
9.5
Apex
7 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.4
Pick-up/drop-off
8.4
Value
8.3
Thrifty
5 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.5
Overall
7.5
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
7.5
Hertz
7 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.8
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.0
Pick-up/drop-off
7.6
Value
7.4
Gold Car Rent a Car
2 locations
Bargain Rental Cars
2 locations
Sunnycars
3 locations
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Christchurch, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 September 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Christchurch?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿603/day when booking a car hire in Christchurch. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿218/day from EZU Car Rental, booked on Sep. 7.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Christchurch for a week from EZU Car Rental?
From EZU Car Rental you can hire a car in Christchurch from about ฿4,275 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Christchurch?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Christchurch for a month is certainly possible.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Christchurch for a month?
Our recent data shows that EZU Car Rental can potentially be 64% below the average car hire price in Christchurch. Check prices and availability for EZU Car Rental and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Christchurch is on average ฿18,322 a month or ฿611 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Christchurch car hire.
How much is a car hire in Christchurch for a weekend?
For a weekend car hire in Christchurch, you can expect the average price to be around ฿589. Usually a Compact hire in Christchurch is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Compact for October, it will cost approximately ฿824 per day.
Car rentals by fuel type in Christchurch
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Christchurch. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Christchurch. Deals were last updated on 14 September 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Christchurch. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (฿7+).
Electric
฿28+
Hybrid
฿7+
Petrol/Diesel
฿7+