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 40 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 125, which is about 243% cheaper than the typical rate.
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.
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 81. 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 81. 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 176
March
AED 136
April
AED 121
May
AED 81
June
AED 92
July
AED 118
August
AED 103
September
AED 107
October
AED 110
November
AED 132
December
AED 239
What car do most people hire in Christchurch?
SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander, for example) are the most popular in Christchurch. Economy (Toyota Camry) and Intermediate (Mitsubishi Outlander) 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.
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 17 September 2025.
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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 17 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Christchurch for a week from Cross Country Rentals?
Hiring a car in Christchurch for a week can be a great option for travel. Cross Country Rentals, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around AED 1,119/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.
Car rentals by fuel type in Christchurch
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Christchurch. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Christchurch. Deals were last updated on 17 September 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Christchurch. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (AED 14+).
Electric
AED 54+
Hybrid
AED 14+
Petrol/Diesel
AED 16+