Cheap car hire in Christchurch
$12/day | Economy |
$11/day | Compact |
$18/day | Intermediate |
$17/day | Standard |
$21/day | Full-size |
$21/day | SUV |
$28/day | Full-size SUV |
$23/day | Passenger van |
$40/day | Premium SUV |
$19/day | Compact SUV |
$21/day | Intermediate SUV |
$30/day | Standard SUV |
Christchurch car hire reviews and directory
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Car hire locations in or near Christchurch
Good to know
Most popular agency | Bargain Car Rentals |
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | $29/day |
Good deal | $23/day |
When to book a car hire in Christchurch
Top tips for hiring a car in Christchurch
- A city that is uniquely blossoming with resurgence following devastating earthquakes in 2011, Christchurch is bustling with energy and is going through a process of identity redevelopment. Renting a car will not only give you the best scope to explore the combination of heritage buildings, reconstructions, and modern skylines that line the Christchurch streets, it will also open up your access to the Waimakariri River and Southern Alps. The freedom to go where you want and when you want cannot be undervalued, especially considering the world class skiing location, Mt. Hutt, is only a 90-minute drive from town.
- Christchurch International Airport is located 12 km (7 miles) northwest of the downtown district. After viewing the best available deals on the market with KAYAK, reserve your hire car and make arrival on the South Island a seamless transition. Major hire companies such as Avis, Budget, Europcar, and Hertz have counters located within the International Arrivals Hall.
- For a start, you’ll have to adjust to driving on the left hand side of the road. If you haven’t done this before, don’t fret -- your brain has a way of adjusting naturally following a few confusing minutes at the start. If you are planning a trip to the Southern Alps, be sure to check the local weather reports and road conditions before you leave.
- Traffic in Christchurch is a cakewalk compared to some major cities across the world. You can expect increased congestion between 4:30 pm and 6 pm; however, traffic continues to flow and you will be able to reach anywhere in the city with relative ease. During the peak snowfall period (from June to August) you can expect some delays on Highway 73 as people flock towards Mt. Hutt.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Christchurch for $23 or less
- Book your car hire in Christchurch at least 5 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Supplier choice car hires in Christchurch are around 51% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Christchurch
Some car hire companies in Christchurch which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Thrifty, Europcar and Dollar
On average a car hire in Christchurch costs $29 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Snap Rentals ($14/day), Discount Car & Truck Rentals ($16/day) and Enterprise ($21/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Discount Car & Truck Rentals Christchurch Airport (9 kilometres from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Christchurch is $2.59 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $31 and $41, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Christchurch.
Car hire companies onsite at Christchurch airport include Bargain Car Rentals, Lucky Rentals New Zeland, Yesaway, Apex, Discount Car & Truck Rentals, Abell, Right Cars, AeroDrive, Thrifty and Snap Rentals.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Christchurch airport to off-airport locations include Bargain Car Rentals, Lucky Rentals New Zeland, Hitch Car Rentals, Discount Car & Truck Rentals, Right Cars, AeroDrive, Thrifty, Ace Rental Cars, JUCY and Europcar.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Intermediate car hire in Christchurch costs $20 per day, on average.
A Compact car hire in Christchurch costs $24 per day, on average.
A Economy car hire in Christchurch costs $37 per day, on average.
In Christchurch, cars are most frequently hired at Hertz Christchurch Apt (9 km from city centre ).
On average hiring a car in Christchurch costs $203 per week ($29 per day).
On average a car hire in Christchurch costs $871 per month ($29 per day).
If you would like a small economical car to minimize emissions and fuel consumption, consider getting a Toyota Yaris or Volkswagen Polo. These cars are also ideally suited to inner-city driving, their smaller size helping you navigate tight parking spots. If you would prefer a car with more space and power, a Mazda6 or Toyota Corolla Wagon will suit your needs.
Unless otherwise indicated, the speed limit of urban traffic areas is 50 km/h (31 mph). Once outside urban areas and on highways or rural roads, the maximum speed is 100km/h (62 mph). Keep a careful eye on your speedometer as to avoid fines, since speed cameras operate in Christchurch and can add an unwanted expense and issue to your travel.
You can expect to pay approximately $2.33 NZ Dollars per liter. This equates to approximately $6.06 USD per gallon, which is a little more than double the American average. It’s possible to keep fuel costs low if you choose an economical hire car model and avoid filling up at smaller independent petrol stations in rural locations.
Parking spots in the downtown district of Christchurch are plentiful and make life easy for those with a car. Christchurch City Council operates eight parking lots across the city, two of which (on Lichfield St. and Center of Contemporary Art) have free parking for the first hour. Consider parking with a conscience at Gap Filler, an urban regeneration enterprise which provides spaces on the corner of Lichfield and Manchester streets, where all revenue goes toward redevelopment projects in central Christchurch.