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Cheapflights insights for Christchurch car rentals
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 8 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 564,503/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 1,557,147% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Christchurch?
Looking to hire a car in Christchurch? Alamo had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only Rp 419,392.34/day. New Zealand Discount Car Rentals also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at Rp 697,160.88/day.
What is the best car rental company in Christchurch?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental 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 rent a car in Christchurch?
At Christchurch, the best time to rent a car is at May, with an average daily rate of just Rp 365,266. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,079,196 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Christchurch, the best time to rent a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just Rp 365,266. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,079,196 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
Rp 813,548
February
Rp 796,945
March
Rp 614,312
April
Rp 564,503
May
Rp 365,266
June
Rp 415,076
July
Rp 531,297
August
Rp 464,885
September
Rp 481,488
October
Rp 498,091
November
Rp 597,709
December
Rp 1,079,196
What car do most people hire in Christchurch?
Full-size cars (Kia Carnival or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Christchurch. SUV cars (Ford Everest or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Class Oversize Van 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 rental agencies in Christchurch known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Christchurch. Reviews were last updated on 23 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 rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Christchurch, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 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 Rp 14,811,224/week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Christchurch?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Christchurch for a month is certainly possible.