Car rental in Christchurch, New Zealand

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Find Christchurch car rental deals you can modify or cancel if your plans change

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There are 72 car rental locations in Christchurch. Choose the cheapest or easiest now.

The most popular car rental companies in Christchurch

Renting a car in Christchurch: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car rental companyBlue Rental
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Average daily price37 498 Ft
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Christchurch

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van rental options in Christchurch that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Christchurch for a whole month

Want to rent a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Christchurch avoid costly admin in between pickups by renting out cars for longer periods. So see whether monthly car rental is cheaper than the three weeks needed by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on filling up the tank as you take off in Christchurch, look out for deals with a "full to full" fuel policy, as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

Skip the lines

We call out keyless pickup when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up means no lines. Just turn up at your preferred Christchurch car rental location, hop in, and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Christchurch will set you back around 37 496 Ft per day or 24 405 Ft per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Christchurch is a full-size van or truck. The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car rental companies in Christchurch are currently Yes rentals and EZU.
Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Christchurch is currently May.
On average, around 24 405 Ft. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Christchurch is 23 072 Ft.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in Christchurch for a whole month is 741 866 Ft. 

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 rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Christchurch that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car rental 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 transportation 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, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Christchurch.
Most places – Christchurch included – allow people under the age of 25 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 deductible for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 13 079 Ft per day. The average price per day is around 37 496 Ft.
Of course. Most major car rental companies like Blue Rental, Ezi and Bargain Rental Cars offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travelers rated Drive NZ as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van rental is available in Christchurch.