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Cheap Car Hire in Christchurch from R335
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Christchurch with a pick-up date of 28/8 and drop-off date of 29/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Christchurch
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Christchurch and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 19 August 2025.
At R335/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Christchurch in the past week. Out of 73 car hire agencies operating in Christchurch, there are, in total, 102 hire locations. View below for 3 offered car types:
Economy
R591+
Compact
R335+
Standard
R583+
SUV
R1 554+
People carrier
R2 058+
Full-size SUV
R2 169+
Compact SUV
R754+
Supplier choice
R817+
Compare car hire deals in Christchurch by type
Here are the best Christchurch small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Christchurch medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Christchurch SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Honda JazzR335/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki SwiftR591/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen PoloR601/day
4
M
A/C
Best car hire deals found in Christchurch
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Christchurch. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Christchurch with an average daily rate of R1 175. Data was last updated on 19 August 2025.
Honda JazzR335/day
4
M
A/C
Audi A4R583/day
5
2
M
A/C
Suzuki SwiftR591/day
2
M
A/C
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 22 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R599/day on average when booked 22 days ahead, which saves you 1 553% off the average price.
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
9.6
Budget
9.0
Apex
8.4
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 R387 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 145. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R863
February
R863
March
R652
April
R581
May
R387
June
R440
July
R564
August
R493
September
R493
October
R528
November
R634
December
R1 145
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.
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 19 August 2025.
Avis
5 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9,6
Comfort
9,6
Overall
9,6
Pick-up/drop-off
8,6
Value
9,0
Budget
2 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10,0
Comfort
10,0
Overall
9,0
Pick-up/drop-off
8,5
Value
9,5
Apex
7 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,7
Comfort
8,0
Overall
8,4
Pick-up/drop-off
8,4
Value
8,3
Thrifty
5 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,2
Comfort
8,5
Overall
7,5
Pick-up/drop-off
8,0
Value
7,5
Hertz
7 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6,8
Comfort
7,8
Overall
7,0
Pick-up/drop-off
7,6
Value
7,4
Bargain Car Rentals
3 locations
EZI
3 locations
Sunnycars
3 locations
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Christchurch, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 August 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Christchurch for a week from Ace Rental Cars?
Hiring a car in Christchurch for a week can be a great option for travel. Ace Rental Cars, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R2 711/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 is a car hire in Christchurch for a weekend?
Car hire prices in Christchurch are typically R0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Compact to save money on your trip to R0. Our users have found prices for Compact car hire in September to be on average R0 per day.
Car hires by fuel type in Christchurch
Browse car hires by fuel type in Christchurch. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Christchurch. Deals were last updated on 19 August 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Christchurch. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R19+).
Electric
R83+
Hybrid
R19+
Petrol/Diesel
R19+