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Christchurch car hires in 2026

Most popular company

DISCOUNTNZ

Price of petrol per litre

R33,64

Average price per day

R465

Cheapest price per day

R202
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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 76 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R558/day on average when booked 76 days ahead, which saves you 1 363% 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 R377 per day. In contrast, December 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

R820

February

R1 050

March

R705

April

R558

May

R377

June

R410

July

R476

August

R443

September

R509

October

R492

November

R574

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 (Kia Sportage or similar), Compact cars (Toyota Corolla or similar), and Intermediate cars (Toyota Camry 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 R465/day when booking a car hire in Christchurch. The absolute best deal a user found was for R202/day from New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, booked on Oct. 17.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Christchurch for a week from New Zealand Discount Car Rentals?

    Hiring a car in Christchurch for a week can be a great option for travel. New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R3 844/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 New Zealand Discount Car Rentals can potentially be 70% below the average car hire price in Christchurch. Check prices and availability for New Zealand Discount Car Rentals and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Christchurch is on average R16 473 a month or R549 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Christchurch car hire.

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