Car hire in Christchurch, New Zealand

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The most popular car rental companies in Christchurch

Hiring a car in Christchurch: Fast facts

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Most popular car hire companyBargain Rental Cars
Most popular carCompact, 4-5 doors
Average daily priceCHF 238
Best time to book3 weeks before

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Christchurch will set you back around CHF 238 per day or CHF 561 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Christchurch is a mini crossover (similar to SUVs). The most popular is Compact, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car hire companies in Christchurch are currently Snap and Discount Car Rentals.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Christchurch is currently June.
On average, around CHF 561. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Christchurch is CHF 83.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Christchurch for a whole month is CHF 1'820. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Christchurch, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Christchurch that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Christchurch.
Most places – Christchurch included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is CHF 201 per day. The average price per day is around CHF 270.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Bargain Rental Cars, Auto-Union and GoldStar Car Rentals offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated Drive NZ as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van hire is available in Christchurch.