Mini Guide for Christchurch
Known as the Garden City, Christchurch is South Island’s largest and greenest City and has a very English feel with the River Avon flowing through its centre. If you really miss
England you can even take a punt down the river which is a nice way to see the City.
Once you have picked up your Rhino hire car on arrival at
Christchurch Airport, you will most likely head into town via the State Highway One. Having a car is the only way to get out of the city and explore other parts of
New Zealand.
One such gem is the Summit Road where you pass farms and bays with stunning views of the islands. Watch out for sheep along the way though. If you want to soak up the atmosphere of life in New Zealand try Lyttelton Bay which is all hustle and bustle with good cafes and shops.
Cheapest car hire in Christchurch
Toyota Corolla
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 131.75 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 922.28 EUR from 23/01/2023
Toyota Corolla
5 Adults, 4 Doors
From 134.70 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 942.92 EUR from 23/01/2023
Holden Trax
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 137.67 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 963.74 EUR from 23/01/2023
Hyundai Elantra
5 Adults, 4 Doors
From 140.21 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 981.53 EUR from 23/01/2023
Toyota Camry
5 Adults, 4 Doors
From 140.59 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 984.19 EUR from 23/01/2023
Mitsubishi ASX
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 143.00 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 1001.06 EUR from 23/01/2023
Toyota Rav4
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 145.65 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 1019.56 EUR from 23/01/2023
Toyota Camry
5 Adults, 4 Doors
From 146.11 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 1022.80 EUR from 23/01/2023
Toyota Rav4
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 153.89 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 1077.29 EUR from 23/01/2023
Useful to know about Christchurch
- The city is the largest on South Island.
- It was named after Christ Church College in Oxford University.
- The city has suffered two devastating earthquakes in the last year.
- Christchurch has played an extensive part in the history of Antarctic exploration.
- Christchurch is one of only eight world cities to have an antipodal twin in A Coruna, Spain.
Popular car hire destinations in Christchurch
Best car rental companies in Christchurch
8.2
No.2: EZI,
based on 101 reviews
27 min (average wait time)
8.2
No.1: BUDGET,
based on 7 reviews
1 min (average wait time)
6.5
No.4: ABELL,
based on 149 reviews
25 min (average wait time)
Christchurch car hire information
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€ 922.25
Average price:
(per week)
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€ 131.75
Best Price:
Per Week
Average prices per day for car hire in Christchurch
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 95 |
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| February | € 60 |
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| March | € 58 |
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| April | € 44 |
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| May | € 56 |
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| June | € 51 |
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| July | € 61 |
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| August | € 68 |
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| September | € 67 |
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| October | € 66 |
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| November | € 69 |
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| December | € 87 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 37 |
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| February | € 56 |
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| March | € 60 |
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| April | € 38 |
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| May | € 39 |
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| June | € 40 |
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| July | € 51 |
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| August | € 54 |
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| September | € 37 |
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| October | € 37 |
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| November | € 44 |
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| December | € 37 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 125 |
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| February | € 61 |
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| March | € 60 |
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| April | € 63 |
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| May | € 58 |
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| June | € 54 |
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| July | € 69 |
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| August | € 76 |
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| September | € 72 |
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| October | € 77 |
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| November | € 77 |
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| December | € 95 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 107 |
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| February | € 65 |
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| March | € 65 |
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| April | € 54 |
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| May | € 65 |
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| June | € 62 |
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| July | € 86 |
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| August | € 97 |
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| September | € 85 |
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| October | € 76 |
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| November | € 73 |
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| December | € 96 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 48 |
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| February | € 20 |
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| March | € 21 |
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| April | € 14 |
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| May | € 14 |
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| June | € 20 |
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| July | € 24 |
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| August | € 35 |
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| September | € 28 |
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| October | € 28 |
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| November | € 29 |
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| December | € 48 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 92 |
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| February | € 54 |
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| March | € 48 |
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| April | € 58 |
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| May | € 64 |
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| June | € 50 |
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| July | € 60 |
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| August | € 56 |
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| September | € 70 |
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| October | € 73 |
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| November | € 87 |
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| December | € 99 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 112 |
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| February | € 71 |
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| March | € 65 |
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| April | € 63 |
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| May | € 69 |
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| June | € 68 |
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| July | € 82 |
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| August | € 79 |
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| September | € 79 |
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| October | € 78 |
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| November | € 79 |
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| December | € 101 |
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*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices
FAQs about car hire in Christchurch
How much does car hire in Christchurch cost?
Car hire in Christchurch costs as little as €131.80 per day, however the average price across all suppliers for a Compact class vehicle is €137.50 per day. The most expensive car to hire is €198.10 per day from AVIS for a Toyota Fortuner.
What car hire companies offer sanitised car rental in Christchurch?
2 car hire brands have committed to maintaining sanitisation measures as per WHO COVID-19 guidelines in Christchurch, including AVIS, BUDGET, see the full list
here.
What car hire companies offer sanitised car rental in Christchurch?
None of the car hire companies in Christchurch are currently offering sanitised cars as per WHO COVID-19 guidelines.
Who is the best car rental agent in Christchurch?
Based on recent customer reviews over the last 3 months, Ezi Car Rental has the highest customer rating for car hire in Christchurch with a score of 8.2/10
with Ezi Car Rental rated second best with a score of 8.2/10
.
How much does it cost to hire a compact car in Christchurch?
Today’s cheapest price for compact car hire in Christchurch is €922.28 per week from BUDGET.
Who is the cheapest car hire agent in Christchurch?
The cheapest car hire company in Christchurch is BUDGET, with prices for a Compact class car such as the Toyota Corolla available from as little as €922.25 per week.
How much is fuel in Christchurch?
You can expect to pay €1.557/ltr of petrol and €1.515/ltr of diesel in Christchurch. You’ll pay a premium if refilling at motorway services of up to 10%.
What car hire agencies are available in Christchurch?
We can arrange great deals on car hire in Christchurch with leading car hire companies such as AVIS, BUDGET as well as reputable, local car hire companies.
What type of car can I hire in Christchurch?
We can arrange Compact, Fullsize and Intermediate class rental cars in Christchurch.
How much does it cost to hire a convertible car in Christchurch?
We don’t currently have any convertible cars to hire in Christchurch, but we are working in it and please check dates for future rentals.
The price at the moment for a convertible rental car in Christchurch is € per week from for a .
Do you have a discount code for car hire in Christchurch?
We don’t have any discount codes for car hire in Christchurch at the moment, however BUDGET rates start from just €922.25 per week. If you’ve found a cheaper price than €922.25 from BUDGET in Christchurch - Downtown or any other rental agent, let us know and we’ll do our best to beat it.
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Christchurch?
The cheapest price to hire a car for a week in Christchurch is €922.60 per week with an average price of €962.50 per week across all car hire companies.
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Information about the car hire agents in Christchurch
Telephone numbers for popular car hire companies in
Christchurch
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Abell (tel: +64 21 417 556)
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Budget (tel: 03 930 6102)
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Avis (tel: 03 930 6103)
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Ezi (tel: 0800 545 000)
Pick-up locations for car hire companies in
Christchurch
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Abell (521 Avonhead Rd , Avonhead, Christchurch, 8440)
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Budget (150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, 8013, XX)
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Avis (150 Kilmore St, Christchurch, 8013)
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Ezi (150 Kilmore Street , Christchurch)
Car hire company ratings in
Christchurch
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Budget ABG Franchise: Rated 8.2/10 from 6 reviews
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Ezi Car Rental: Rated 8.2/10 from 25 reviews
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Abell: Rated 6.5/10 from 6 reviews
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Abell: Rated 6.5/10 from 6 reviews