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Cheap Car Hire in Christchurch from R683

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 7/2 and drop-off date of 20/2. 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 5 January 2026.
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At R683/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Christchurch in the past week. Out of 78 car hire agencies operating in Christchurch, there are, in total, 106 hire locations. View below for 3 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

R683+

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Compact

Compact

R683+

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Full-size

Full-size

R1 850+

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SUV

SUV

R1 558+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R3 474+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R2 827+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R1 185+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 528+

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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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Suzuki Swift DzireR683/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift Dzire
Found 01/03/26
Toyota AgyaR683/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Agya
Found 01/03/26
Hyundai AtosR702/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Atos
Found 01/03/26

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 494. Data was last updated on 5 January 2026.
Suzuki Swift DzireR683/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift Dzire
Found 01/03/26
Toyota AgyaR683/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Agya
Found 01/03/26
Hyundai AtosR702/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Atos
Found 01/03/26

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 40 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R527/day on average when booked 40 days ahead, which saves you 1 361% 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 R363 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 071. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R758

February

R791

March

R626

April

R560

May

R363

June

R396

July

R527

August

R462

September

R478

October

R494

November

R610

December

R1 071

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 5 January 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

7,0
Good
7 reviews•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,4

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 5 January 2026.

  • 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 862/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 February to be on average R0 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Christchurch

Browse car hires by fuel type in Christchurch. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Christchurch. Deals were last updated on 5 January 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Christchurch. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R41+).

Electric

Electric

R118+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R43+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R41+

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