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Cheap Car Hire in Christchurch from R240

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Christchurch car hires in 2026

Most popular company

EZUCARRENTAL

Price of petrol per litre

R29,97

Average price per day

R527

Cheapest price per day

R240
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Popular car types in Christchurch

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At R240/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Christchurch in the past week. Out of 88 car hire agencies operating in Christchurch, there are, in total, 118 hire locations. View below for 3 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

R240+

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Compact

Compact

R245+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R770+

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SUV

SUV

R2 719+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 764+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R1 424+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R509+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 130+

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Best car hire deals found in Christchurch

Hyundai i10R240/day
Hyundai i10
Found 09/04/26
Suzuki SwiftR244/day
Suzuki Swift
Found 09/04/26
Nissan AlmeraR245/day
Nissan Almera
Found 09/04/26

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 76 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R526/day on average when booked 76 days ahead, which saves you 1 297% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Christchurch?

In Christchurch, the most affordable car hire company right now is EZU Car Rental, offering prices from just R15,06/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, with rates starting at R15,33/day.

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). Snap Rentals (rated 7.0/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
9.6
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 R382 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 036. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R797

February

R988

March

R685

April

R542

May

R382

June

R398

July

R462

August

R430

September

R446

October

R462

November

R558

December

R1 036

What car do most people hire in Christchurch?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Christchurch are the following: Compact cars (Toyota Corolla or similar), Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar), and Standard cars (Subaru Impreza 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

9,6
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

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 R527/day when booking a car hire in Christchurch. The absolute best deal a user found was for R291/day from EZU Car Rental, booked on Sep. 5.

  • 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 734/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 67% 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 R16 002 a month or R533 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Christchurch car hire.

Car hires by fuel type in Christchurch

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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 (R15+).

Electric

Electric

R122+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R15+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R15+

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