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Christchurch car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Christchurch. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 April 2026.

Most popular company

MODERENTALS

Price of petrol per litre

R35,44

Average price per day

R518

Cheapest price per day

R277

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 83 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R580/day on average when booked 83 days ahead, which saves you 1 437% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Christchurch?

In Christchurch, the most affordable car hire company right now is New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, offering prices from just R607,50/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Yesaway, with rates starting at R2 322,87/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.

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 R381 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 076. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R811

February

R993

March

R712

April

R580

May

R381

June

R414

July

R530

August

R447

September

R464

October

R480

November

R596

December

R1 076

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 (Toyota Camry or similar), and SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar).

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 29 April 2026.

Avis

9,6
Wonderful
5 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,6

Comfort

9,6

Overall

9,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

9,0

Budget

9,0
Wonderful
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

9,5

Apex

8,4
Very Good
7 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,3

Thrifty

7,5
Good
5 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

8,5

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,5

Hertz

6,1
Okay
9 reviews4 locations
Overview

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

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 29 April 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Christchurch?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R518/day when booking a car hire in Christchurch. The absolute best deal a user found was for R277/day from EZU Car Rental, booked on Apr. 25.

  • 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 R4 224/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 70% 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 R18 101 a month or R603 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Christchurch car hire.

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 29 April 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Christchurch. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R114+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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