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Cheap Car Rentals in Christchurch

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Christchurch car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Christchurch. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 December 2025.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of petrol per litre

AED 5.88

Average price per day

AED 479

Cheapest price per day

AED 178

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 118, which is about 223% 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 242 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 242 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 169

February

AED 176

March

AED 140

April

AED 125

May

AED 81

June

AED 88

July

AED 118

August

AED 103

September

AED 107

October

AED 110

November

AED 136

December

AED 242

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 (Kia Sportage) 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 19 December 2025.

Avis

9.6
Wonderful
5 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

9.0

Budget

9.0
Wonderful
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

9.5

Apex

8.4
Very Good
7 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.3

Thrifty

7.5
Good
5 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.5

Hertz

7.0
Good
7 reviews4 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 19 December 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Christchurch?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 479/day when booking a car hire in Christchurch. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 178/day from Budget, booked on Dec. 13.

  • 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 3,353/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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Christchurch for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Budget can potentially be 63% below the average car hire price in Christchurch. Check prices and availability for Budget and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Christchurch is on average AED 14,370 a month or AED 479 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Christchurch car hire.

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