Car rental in Christchurch, New Zealand

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These are the cheapest Christchurch car rental prices we found over the next 30 days and are subject to change.

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The most popular car rental companies in Christchurch

Renting a car in Christchurch: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car rental companymode rentals
Most popular carCompact, 4-5 doors
Average daily price$4,821
Best time to book3 weeks before

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Christchurch will set you back around $4,808 per day or $10,582 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Christchurch is a compact van or truck. The most popular is Compact, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car rental companies in Christchurch are currently Hertz and Ezu car Rental.
Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Christchurch is currently May.
On average, around $10,582. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Christchurch is $1,707.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in Christchurch for a whole month is $36,119. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Christchurch, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Christchurch that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search with us.
Public transportation can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Christchurch.
Most places – Christchurch included – allow people under the age of 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is $7,811 per day. The average price per day is around $19,410.
Of course. Most major car rental companies like mode rentals, Yes rentals and Auto-Union offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travelers rated Ezi as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van rental is available in Christchurch.