Christchurch

Cheap Car Rentals in Christchurch

Christchurch, New Zealand
3 Apr — 10 Apr
Same drop-off
Christchurch, New Zealand
Mon 3/4
Noon
Mon 10/4
Noon
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Christchurch Car Rentals in 2023

Most popular companyHITCHCAR
Price of petrol per litre฿54.31
Average price per day฿64
Cheapest price per day฿47

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

January

฿2,151

February

฿2,459

March

฿2,151

April

฿1,092

May

฿853

June

฿1,058

July

฿9,597

August

฿1,366

September

฿1,332

October

฿1,297

November

฿1,571

December

฿2,356

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Christchurch is May. 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

There are 57 hire agencies servicing Christchurch. These agencies, altogether, have 79 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? Small is the cheapest car type to hire in Christchurch with prices from ฿1,100 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Christchurch:

Compare available car types for rental in Christchurch

Small cars

฿646 - ฿2,179

All Car Types

฿1,141 - ฿3,190

To hire a Small car in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of ฿1,353/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a Small car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~฿646/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~฿2,179/day). In fact, July is about 53% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small hire for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Christchurch, hiring a Small car saves you 37% 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 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 ฿2,015/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a Medium car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~฿849/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~฿3,945/day). In fact, July is about 58% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium hire for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Christchurch, hiring a Medium car saves you 7% 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 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 ฿2,738/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a Large car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~฿1,348/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~฿5,257/day). In fact, August is about 51% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large hire for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Christchurch, hiring a Large car is 22% 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 car in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of ฿1,833/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a SUV car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~฿979/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~฿2,728/day). In fact, July is about 47% 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 car saves you 15% 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 car in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of ฿3,120/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a Van car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~฿1,451/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~฿5,247/day). In fact, September is about 54% 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 car is 32% 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 Van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda Fit฿1,100/day
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Honda Fit
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios฿1,219/day
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Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios

Top rental agencies in Christchurch

All major car rental suppliers in Christchurch

Dollar

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Bargain Rental Cars

10.0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Avis

9.6
Wonderful
13 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

9.2

Budget

8.8
Very Good
7 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.8

Apex

8.4
Very Good
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.4

Hertz

7.6
Good
10 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.6

Thrifty

6.0
Okay
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.0

Ace Rental Cars

4.0
Mediocre
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

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