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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 R574/day on average when booked 83 days ahead, which saves you 1 417% 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 9.6/10 with 5 reviews). Budget (rated 9.0/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
9.6
Budget
Budget
9.0
Apex
Apex
8.4
Thrifty
Thrifty
7.5

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 R388 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 098. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R828

February

R1 013

March

R709

April

R591

May

R388

June

R422

July

R540

August

R456

September

R490

October

R507

November

R625

December

R1 098

Which car hire company has the most locations in Christchurch?

Thrifty has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Christchurch at 4.

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Top rental agencies in Christchurch

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Christchurch known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Christchurch. Reviews were last updated on 20 March 2026.

Avis

9,6
Wonderful
5 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9,6

Comfort

9,6

Overall

9,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

9,0

Budget

9,0
Wonderful
2 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

9,5

Apex

8,4
Very Good
7 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,3

Thrifty

7,5
Good
5 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

8,5

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,5

Hertz

6,1
Okay
9 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,5

Gold Car Rent a Car

2 locations
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Bargain Rental Cars

2 locations
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Sunnycars

3 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Christchurch, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 March 2026.

  • 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 265/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.

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