
Cheap Car Rentals in Christchurch from ฿308
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 16/6 and drop-off date of 23/6. 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.
Cheapest time to rent a car in Christchurch
Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Christchurch and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 18 May 2025.
January
฿1,628
February
฿1,594
March
฿1,229
April
฿1,096
May
฿730
June
฿797
July
฿963
August
฿930
September
฿897
October
฿996
November
฿1,196
December
฿2,159
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 18 May 2025.
There are 72 hire agencies servicing Christchurch. These agencies, altogether, have 99 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Christchurch with prices from ฿308 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in Christchurch:
Compare available car types for rental in Christchurch
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Christchurch to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 May 2025.
Small cars | ฿574 - ฿2,058 | |
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All Car Types | ฿1,162 - ฿4,328 |
To hire a small car in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of ฿1,144/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~฿574/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~฿2,058/day). In fact, June is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Christchurch, hiring a small car saves you 43% 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 car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a medium car in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of ฿1,759/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~฿780/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~฿3,907/day). In fact, June is about 56% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Christchurch, hiring a medium car saves you 12% 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 car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a large car in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of ฿3,048/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~฿1,554/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~฿4,980/day). In fact, October is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Christchurch, hiring a large car is 35% 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.
To hire a SUV in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of ฿1,956/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Christchurch, New Zealand (~฿1,105/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~฿4,176/day). In fact, August is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Christchurch, hiring a SUV saves you 3% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a van in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of ฿3,044/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a van in Christchurch, New Zealand (~฿1,743/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~฿5,194/day). In fact, August is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Christchurch, hiring a van is 35% 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.
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 18 May 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Christchurch, including Avis, Budget and Apex. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.
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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 ฿721. Data was last updated on 18 May 2025.
Peruse the best Christchurch car rental deals we've found. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Christchurch, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 May 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Christchurch for a week from Mode Car & Camper Rentals?
From Mode Car & Camper Rentals you can hire a car in Christchurch from about ฿26,386 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 June, it will cost approximately ฿652 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 18 May 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 (฿9+).