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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?

To get the best deal on car hire in Christchurch, book about 83 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 125, which is about 228% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Christchurch?

New Zealand Discount Car Rentals is currently the cheapest car hire company in Christchurch with deals as low as AED 84.41/day found in the past two weeks. Mode is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 155.84/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
Avis
9.6
Budget
Budget
9.0
Apex
Apex
8.4
Thrifty
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 AED 84. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging AED 239 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 AED 84. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging AED 239 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

AED 180

February

AED 220

March

AED 158

April

AED 129

May

AED 84

June

AED 92

July

AED 118

August

AED 99

September

AED 103

October

AED 107

November

AED 136

December

AED 239

What car do most people hire in Christchurch?

Economy cars (Toyota Camry, for example) are the most popular in Christchurch. Intermediate (Toyota Prius) and SUV (BMW X5) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Christchurch.

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.

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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 22 March 2026.

Avis

9.6
Wonderful
5 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

9.0

Budget

9.0
Wonderful
2 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

9.5

Apex

8.4
Very Good
7 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.3

Thrifty

7.5
Good
5 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.5

Hertz

6.1
Okay
9 reviews•4 locations
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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
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Bargain Rental Cars

2 locations
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Sunnycars

3 locations
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Christchurch, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 March 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Christchurch for a week from Budget?

    Hiring a car in Christchurch for a week can be a great option for travel. Budget, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around AED 4,150/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Christchurch?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Christchurch.

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