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  • Hertz
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Car rental rates in Christchurch / Ōtautahi

The largest city on New Zealand’s South Island, Christchurch / Ōtautahi sits midway down the east coast of the island, roughly four and a half hours to the north of Dunedin / Ōtepoti and four hours to the south of Blenheim / Waiharakeke. A popular tourist destination, the city is within easy reach of New Zealand’s beautiful ski fields and Southern Alps, with popular road trip destinations including Hanmer Springs, Akaroa, Arthur’s Pass, and Kaikoura.


Getting on the road in Christchurch is easy with VroomVroomVroom. By using our easy to use search to find a competitive car hire rate from our selection of well respected car hire provider, you can book your car in as little as a couple of minutes.

  • EziCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From NZD $70/day

    for 31 Oct - 03 Nov 2024
    View offer
  • HertzFullsize SUV
    Fullsize SUV

    From NZD $75/day

    for 01 Nov - 04 Nov 2024
    View offer
  • EziIntermediate SUV
    Intermediate SUV

    From NZD $75/day

    for 31 Oct - 03 Nov 2024
    View offer
  • ApexCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From NZD $84/day

    for 31 Oct - 03 Nov 2024
    View offer
  • EziEconomy Car
    Economy Car

    From NZD $85/day

    for 31 Oct - 03 Nov 2024
    View offer
  • HertzPremium SUV
    Premium SUV

    From NZD $91/day

    for 01 Nov - 04 Nov 2024
    View offer

Showing 6 of 14 offers

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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 30, 2024 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 30 October, 2024

YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY

Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think

Our customers have rated their Christchurch car rental booking experience 4.7/5
(92 reviews)
  • 24 Oct 2024

    easy

    anne f.
    Booked: Toyota Highlander or similar
    Christchurch City
    Toyota Highlander or similar
  • 01 Oct 2024

    lovely

    scott w.
    Booked: Toyota Highlander or similar
    Christchurch City
    Toyota Highlander or similar
  • 02 Sep 2024

    Easy to use. Great car comparisons

    belinda k.
    Booked: Kia Niro Hybrid or similar
    Christchurch Downtown
    Kia Niro Hybrid or similar
  • 06 Aug 2024

    Easy to understand, edit and complete.

    andrew c.
    Booked: Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
    Christchurch City
    Toyota Rav4 4w.d. or similar
  • 25 Oct 2024

    Easy and reasonable price

    andrew f.
    Booked: Toyota RAV 4 2x4 or similar
    Queenstown Airport
    Toyota RAV 4 2x4 or similar
  • 20 Sep 2024

    Best prices and ease of booking

    herbert m.
    Booked: Hyundai Ioniq or similar
    Wellington
    Hyundai Ioniq or similar
  • 19 Sep 2024

    Ease of booking

    mohd yaacob o.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
  • 04 Sep 2024

    quick and easy

    david s.
    Booked: Toyota Highlander or similar
    Wellington City
    Toyota Highlander or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Christchurch

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Crossover, Passenger Van, SUV, Sport and Ute.
🔑 No. of depotsSeven car rental depots in Christchurch.
✅ Rental brandsApex, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Ezi, Hertz and Thrifty.

Christchurch daily rate data

Price range over the past 12 months for a small car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

30 Oct

$70

$260

Thu

31 Oct

$70

$260

Fri

01 Nov

$70

$182

Sat

02 Nov

$70

$260

Sun

03 Nov

$70

$260

Mon

04 Nov

$70

$260

Tue

05 Nov

$70

$260

Price range over the past 12 months for a medium car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

30 Oct

$260

$265

Thu

31 Oct

$222

$265

Fri

01 Nov

$184

$187

Sat

02 Nov

$168

$265

Sun

03 Nov

$255

$265

Mon

04 Nov

$168

$265

Tue

05 Nov

$260

$265

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

30 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Thu

31 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Fri

01 Nov

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sat

02 Nov

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

03 Nov

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

04 Nov

$238

$274

Tue

05 Nov

$274

$274

Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

30 Oct

$122

$283

Thu

31 Oct

$84

$283

Fri

01 Nov

$94

$201

Sat

02 Nov

$94

$275

Sun

03 Nov

$94

$275

Mon

04 Nov

$122

$288

Tue

05 Nov

$122

$288

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

30 Oct

$75

$327

Thu

31 Oct

$75

$327

Fri

01 Nov

$75

$232

Sat

02 Nov

$75

$321

Sun

03 Nov

$75

$321

Mon

04 Nov

$75

$358

Tue

05 Nov

$118

$358

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

30 Oct

$181

$346

Thu

31 Oct

$181

$346

Fri

01 Nov

$75

$277

Sat

02 Nov

$164

$181

Sun

03 Nov

$181

$181

Mon

04 Nov

$164

$346

Tue

05 Nov

$181

$346

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

30 Oct

$191

$305

Thu

31 Oct

$191

$381

Fri

01 Nov

$91

$305

Sat

02 Nov

$174

$191

Sun

03 Nov

$191

$191

Mon

04 Nov

$174

$381

Tue

05 Nov

$305

$381

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

30 Oct

$269

$290

Thu

31 Oct

$223

$290

Fri

01 Nov

$194

$208

Sat

02 Nov

$170

$290

Sun

03 Nov

$257

$290

Mon

04 Nov

$170

$290

Tue

05 Nov

$261

$290

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

30 Oct

$295

$295

Thu

31 Oct

$217

$295

Fri

01 Nov

$207

$210

Sat

02 Nov

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

03 Nov

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

04 Nov

$190

$301

Tue

05 Nov

$295

$301

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

30 Oct

$305

$305

Thu

31 Oct

$262

$381

Fri

01 Nov

$253

$381

Sat

02 Nov

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

03 Nov

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

04 Nov

$305

$381

Tue

05 Nov

$305

$381

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

30 Oct

$216

$216

Thu

31 Oct

$216

$216

Fri

01 Nov

$216

$216

Sat

02 Nov

$199

$216

Sun

03 Nov

$216

$216

Mon

04 Nov

$199

$216

Tue

05 Nov

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

30 Oct

$250

$295

Thu

31 Oct

$250

$295

Fri

01 Nov

$250

$295

Sat

02 Nov

$234

$295

Sun

03 Nov

$295

$295

Mon

04 Nov

$221

$295

Tue

05 Nov

$250

$272

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Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.

Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.

Prices are in NZD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.

Rates are in NZD and were last updated on 30 October, 2024

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Car rental depots in Christchurch

Car hire depots in Christchurch are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Apex Christchurch City

    150 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch SI, 8011

    Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    4.77 • 6 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Avis Christchurch City

    150 Kilmore St, Christchurch SI, 8013

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    5.00 • 1 rating

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Budget Christchurch City

    150 Kilmore St, Christchurch SI, 8013

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    4.60 • 2 ratings

    5

    Service

    4

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Dollar Christchurch Downtown

    150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, Christchurch NI, 8013

    Today •8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Today •2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

  • Ezi Christchurch City

    150 Kilmore Street, Central City, Christchurch SI, 8013

    Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

    4.60 • 4 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    4

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Hertz Christchurch Downtown

    150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, Christchurch NI, 8013

    Today •8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Today •2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

    4.80 • 1 rating

    5

    Service

    4

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Thrifty Christchurch Downtown

    150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, Christchurch NI, 8013

    Today •8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Today •2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

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Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Christchurch

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Christchurch?

    Prices start at NZD $70 per day for a Compact Car, up to NZD $381 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Christchurch.

  • How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car in Christchurch?

    If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs between NZD $170 and NZD $190 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in Christchurch.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Christchurch?

    If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs NZD $199 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Christchurch.

  • What is the highest-rated hire car in Christchurch?

    The highest-rated rental car in Christchurch is Toyota Rav4 2w.d. or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

  • What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Christchurch?

    Avis is the highest-rated car hire provider in Christchurch, based on ratings by our customers.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Christchurch?

    The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in Christchurch may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.

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