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Cheap Car Hire in Christchurch from R882
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 18/12 and drop-off date of 8/1. 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 14 October 2025.
At R882/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, 101 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:
Economy
R882+
Compact
R898+
Intermediate
R1 294+
SUV
R1 521+
Full-size SUV
R1 804+
Pick-up truck
R2 250+
Compact SUV
R1 244+
Supplier choice
R1 645+
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:
Volkswagen Polo VivoR882/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10R898/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki SwiftR1 191/day
2
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 443. Data was last updated on 14 October 2025.
Volkswagen Polo VivoR882/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10R898/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki SwiftR1 191/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 40 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R591/day on average when booked 40 days ahead, which saves you 1 534% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Christchurch?
In Christchurch, the most affordable car hire company right now is Yes Rentals, offering prices from just R129,54/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is EZU Car Rental, with rates starting at R195,09/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). 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 R383 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 130. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R852
February
R835
March
R643
April
R591
May
R383
June
R435
July
R556
August
R487
September
R504
October
R522
November
R609
December
R1 130
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 14 October 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
Gold Car Rent a Car
2 locations
Bargain Rental Cars
2 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 14 October 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Christchurch for a week from Mode?
Hiring a car in Christchurch for a week can be a great option for travel. Mode, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R5 743/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 November 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 14 October 2025.
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 (R54+).
Electric
R113+
Hybrid
R65+
Petrol/Diesel
R54+