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Cheap Car Rentals in Christchurch from ฿328
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 27/11 and drop-off date of 4/12. 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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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 28 October 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 ฿328 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in Christchurch:
Economy
฿328+
Compact
฿377+
Intermediate
฿1,183+
Full-size
฿2,318+
SUV
฿1,720+
Minivan
฿2,816+
Full-size SUV
฿1,946+
Compact SUV
฿721+
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:
Alpine A110฿328/day
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Hyundai i30฿377/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i30฿683/day
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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 ฿1,280. Data was last updated on 28 October 2025.
Alpine A110฿328/day
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Hyundai i30฿377/day
4
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Hyundai i30฿683/day
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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 55 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿1,144/day on average when booked 55 days ahead, which saves you 3,053% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Christchurch?
Mode is currently the cheapest car hire company in Christchurch with deals as low as ฿831.17/day found in the past two weeks. EZU Car Rental is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ฿882.47/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 ฿719/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Christchurch is December (฿2,124/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
฿1,601
February
฿1,568
March
฿1,209
April
฿1,111
May
฿719
June
฿817
July
฿1,046
August
฿915
September
฿947
October
฿980
November
฿1,176
December
฿2,124
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 Passenger van cars (Hyundai Staria 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 28 October 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 28 October 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Christchurch for a week from New Zealand Discount Car Rentals?
From New Zealand Discount Car Rentals you can hire a car in Christchurch from about ฿19,563 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 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 ฿0. Usually a Economy 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 Economy for November, it will cost approximately ฿3,332 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 28 October 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 (฿12+).
Electric
฿41+
Hybrid
฿21+
Petrol/Diesel
฿12+