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Christchurch car hires in 2026

Most popular company

EZUCARRENTAL

Price of petrol per litre

R34,66

Average price per day

R349

Cheapest price per day

R251
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Cheapflights insights for Christchurch car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Christchurch, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Christchurch?

Book your car hire in Christchurch 83 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R567/day on average when booked 83 days ahead, which saves you 1 386% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Christchurch?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Christchurch is Avis (rated 9.7/10 with 6 reviews). Snap Rentals (rated 7.0/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
9.7
Snap Rentals
Snap Rentals
7.0
Gold Car Rent a Car
Gold Car Rent a Car
0.0
GO Rent A Car
GO Rent A Car
0.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Christchurch?

Planning to hire a car in Christchurch? May is the cheapest month, costing about R383 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 083. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R833

February

R1 083

March

R716

April

R567

May

R383

June

R417

July

R483

August

R450

September

R517

October

R500

November

R583

December

R1 083

What car do most people hire in Christchurch?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Christchurch are the following: SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar), Intermediate cars (Toyota Camry or similar), and Compact cars (Toyota Corolla or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Christchurch?

Avis has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Gold Car Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Christchurch at 2.

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Top rental agencies in Christchurch

Avis

9,7
Wonderful
6 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9,7

Comfort

9,7

Overall

9,7

Pick-up/drop-off

8,8

Value

9,1

Snap Rentals

7,0
Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

7,0

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,6

Gold Car Rent a Car

2 locations
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GO Rent A Car

1 location
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Maui

1 location
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Joy Car Rental

1 location
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Right Cars

1 location
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Hao Car Rentals Limited

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Christchurch?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R349/day when booking a car hire in Christchurch. The absolute best deal a user found was for R251/day from EZU Car Rental, booked on Oct. 24.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Christchurch for a week from EZU Car Rental?

    Hiring a car in Christchurch for a week can be a great option for travel. EZU Car Rental, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R2 443/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Christchurch?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Christchurch for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Christchurch for a month?

    Our recent data shows that EZU Car Rental can potentially be 29% below the average car hire price in Christchurch. Check prices and availability for EZU Car Rental and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Christchurch is on average R10 472 a month or R349 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Christchurch car hire.

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