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Great value rental cars from Christchurch’s most trusted car hire providers

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  • Budget
  • Dollar
  • Ezi
  • Hertz
  • Thrifty

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.

  • EziEconomy Car
    Economy Car

    From NZD $86/day

    for 30 Mar - 02 Apr 2025
    View offer
  • EziCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From NZD $102/day

    for 02 Apr - 05 Apr 2025
    View offer
  • EziIntermediate SUV
    Intermediate SUV

    From NZD $112/day

    for 31 Mar - 05 Apr 2025
    View offer
  • EziFullsize Crossover
    Fullsize Crossover

    From NZD $125/day

    for 31 Mar - 05 Apr 2025
    View offer
  • ApexIntermediate Car
    Intermediate Car

    From NZD $149/day

    for 02 Apr - 07 Apr 2025
    View offer
  • ApexCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From NZD $149/day

    for 02 Apr - 07 Apr 2025
    View offer

Showing 6 of 13 offers

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Rental rate prices displayed are NZD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on March 28, 2025 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 28 March, 2025

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Our customers have rated their Christchurch car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(125 reviews)
  • 14 Jan 2025

    Quick and easy

    jane s.
    Booked: Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
    Christchurch City
    Ford Puma Hybrid or similar
  • 30 Jan 2025

    Easy to use website, got me the best rate available, seamless service all worked perfectly thank you!

    gabrielle r.
    Booked: Hyundai Ioniq or similar
    Auckland Airport
    Hyundai Ioniq or similar
  • 05 Mar 2025

    Nice and Easy. Pay later is great.

    bevan s.
    Booked: Ford Everest or similar
    Dunedin Airport
    Ford Everest or similar
  • 22 Jan 2025

    Fabulous

    christine j.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Wellington City
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 06 Mar 2025

    Easy sight to navigate. Quick receipt of booking to my email. Comprehensive list of cars to choose from.

    therese l.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX or similar
    Christchurch Airport
    Mitsubishi ASX or similar
  • 22 Jan 2025

    Easy

    nicola p.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
    Auckland Int. AP (until 3/31)
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
  • 14 Jan 2025

    Easy and reasonable price

    andrew f.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
    Queenstown Airport(until 3/31)
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
  • 25 Feb 2025

    Really easy to book a vehicle and great rates too.

    gary o.
    Booked: Kia Niro Hybrid or similar
    Palmerston North Airport
    Kia Niro Hybrid or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Christchurch

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Crossover, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV and Sport.
🔑 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

28 Mar

$198

$230

Sat

29 Mar

$255

$260

Sun

30 Mar

$86

$260

Mon

31 Mar

$86

$260

Tue

01 Apr

$86

$258

Wed

02 Apr

$86

$260

Thu

03 Apr

$86

$260

Price range over the past 12 months for a medium car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Mar

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

29 Mar

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

30 Mar

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

31 Mar

$152

$152

Tue

01 Apr

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

Wed

02 Apr

$149

$149

Thu

03 Apr

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

28 Mar

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

29 Mar

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

30 Mar

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

31 Mar

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

Tue

01 Apr

$213

$213

Wed

02 Apr

$213

$213

Thu

03 Apr

$213

$213

Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Mar

$204

$275

Sat

29 Mar

$270

$275

Sun

30 Mar

$270

$275

Mon

31 Mar

$152

$275

Tue

01 Apr

$176

$275

Wed

02 Apr

$149

$275

Thu

03 Apr

$176

$275

Price range over the past 12 months for a medium SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Mar

$228

$265

Sat

29 Mar

$367

$376

Sun

30 Mar

$132

$376

Mon

31 Mar

$112

$312

Tue

01 Apr

$132

$312

Wed

02 Apr

$112

$320

Thu

03 Apr

$132

$305

Price range over the past 12 months for a large SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Mar

$177

$177

Sat

29 Mar

$242

$242

Sun

30 Mar

$150

$235

Mon

31 Mar

$125

$315

Tue

01 Apr

$150

$315

Wed

02 Apr

$125

$315

Thu

03 Apr

$150

$315

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Mar

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

29 Mar

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

30 Mar

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

31 Mar

$296

$347

Tue

01 Apr

$296

$347

Wed

02 Apr

$296

$347

Thu

03 Apr

$296

$347

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Mar

$275

$290

Sat

29 Mar

$275

$290

Sun

30 Mar

$275

$290

Mon

31 Mar

$236

$290

Tue

01 Apr

$275

$290

Wed

02 Apr

$253

$290

Thu

03 Apr

$275

$290

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Mar

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

29 Mar

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

30 Mar

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

31 Mar

$230

$267

Tue

01 Apr

$230

$268

Wed

02 Apr

$230

$268

Thu

03 Apr

$230

$268

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Mar

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

29 Mar

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

30 Mar

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

31 Mar

$291

$341

Tue

01 Apr

$291

$341

Wed

02 Apr

$291

$341

Thu

03 Apr

$291

$341

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Mar

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

29 Mar

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

30 Mar

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

31 Mar

$320

$374

Tue

01 Apr

$320

$374

Wed

02 Apr

$320

$374

Thu

03 Apr

$320

$374

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Mar

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

29 Mar

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

30 Mar

$234

$234

Mon

31 Mar

$234

$323

Tue

01 Apr

$234

$323

Wed

02 Apr

$234

$323

Thu

03 Apr

$234

$323

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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 28 March, 2025

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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

    4.65 • 8 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    4

    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

    5.00 • 1 rating

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

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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 $86 per day for an Economy Car, up to NZD $376 per day for an Intermediate 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 $230 and NZD $290 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 $291 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 and Thrifty are the highest-rated car hire providers 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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