Find Rentals
Popular Cars
Rental Deals
Insights
Agencies
FAQs
English
Cheap Car Rentals in Christchurch from AED 31
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Christchurch with a pick-up date of 10/9 and drop-off date of 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Here’s why our users search for rental cars through Cheapflights
Popular car types in Christchurch
Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Christchurch and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 30 August 2025.
At AED 31/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Christchurch in the past week. Out of 73 car hire agencies operating in Christchurch, there are, in total, 101 hire locations. View below for 3 offered car types:
Compact
AED 31+
People carrier
AED 165+
Compact SUV
AED 88+
Intermediate SUV
AED 179+
Standard SUV
AED 278+
Compare car rental deals in Christchurch by type
Here are the best Christchurch small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Christchurch SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Ford FocusAED 31/day
4
M
A/C
Geely EmgrandAED 85/day
4
M
A/C
Best car rental deals found in Christchurch
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Christchurch. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Christchurch with an average daily rate of AED 138. Data was last updated on 30 August 2025.
Ford FocusAED 31/day
4
M
A/C
Geely EmgrandAED 85/day
4
M
A/C
Ford EcoSportAED 88/day
4
M
A/C
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 8 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 121, which is about 235% 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.
Avis
9.6
Budget
9.0
Apex
8.4
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 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 180
March
AED 136
April
AED 121
May
AED 81
June
AED 92
July
AED 118
August
AED 103
September
AED 103
October
AED 110
November
AED 132
December
AED 239
What car do most people hire in Christchurch?
Economy cars (Toyota Camry, for example) are the most popular in Christchurch. Intermediate (Mitsubishi Outlander) and SUV (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 30 August 2025.
Avis
5 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Overall
9.6
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
9.0
Budget
2 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
9.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.5
Value
9.5
Apex
7 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.4
Pick-up/drop-off
8.4
Value
8.3
Thrifty
5 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.5
Overall
7.5
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
7.5
Hertz
7 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.8
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.0
Pick-up/drop-off
7.6
Value
7.4
EZI
3 locations
Sunnycars
3 locations
Abell
2 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 30 August 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Christchurch for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?
Hiring a car in Christchurch for a week can be a great option for travel. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around AED 675/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 is a car hire in Christchurch for a weekend?
Car hire prices in Christchurch are typically AED 0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Compact to save money on your trip to AED 0. Our users have found prices for Compact car hire in September to be on average AED 0 per day.
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 30 August 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 9+).
Electric
AED 105+
Hybrid
AED 9+
Petrol/Diesel
AED 9+