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Cheap Car Rentals in Christchurch Airport from AED 173

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 Airport with a pick-up date of 7/2 and drop-off date of 21/2. 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.
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Popular car types in Christchurch Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Christchurch Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 11 December 2025.
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There are currently 105 hire locations operating at Christchurch Airport spread across 77 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire at Christchurch Airport is small car at AED 173 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

AED 192+

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Compact

Compact

AED 173+

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Full-size

Full-size

AED 339+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 624+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 342+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

AED 568+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

AED 194+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 277+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 325+

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Best car rental deals found at Christchurch Airport

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Christchurch Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Christchurch Airport with an average daily rate of AED 339. Data was last updated on 11 December 2025.
Honda HR-VAED 277/day
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A/C
Honda HR-V
Found 12/10/25
Volkswagen GolfAED 195/day
4
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A/C
Volkswagen Golf
Found 12/10/25
Kia RioAED 192/day
2
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A/C
Kia Rio
Found 12/10/25

Cheapflights insights for Christchurch Airport car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Christchurch Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car at Christchurch Airport?

For the best savings on car hire at Christchurch Airport, make your reservation 88 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 77/day – about 206% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car hire company at Christchurch Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company at Christchurch Airport is Avis (rated 9.6/10 with 2 reviews). Budget (rated 9.0/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
9.6
Budget
Budget
9.0
Rental Cars 247
Rental Cars 247
9.0
Ace Rental Cars
Ace Rental Cars
8.1

What is the cheapest month to rent a car at Christchurch Airport?

The cheapest month to hire a car at Christchurch Airport is June, when you can expect to pay AED 73/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at Christchurch Airport is December (AED 140/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

AED 110

February

AED 121

March

AED 95

April

AED 95

May

AED 77

June

AED 73

July

AED 77

August

AED 77

September

AED 77

October

AED 77

November

AED 84

December

AED 140

What car do most people hire at Christchurch Airport?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Christchurch Airport are the following: SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar), Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar), and Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations at Christchurch Airport?

Thrifty has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Rental Cars 247 has the second-highest number of locations at Christchurch Airport at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Christchurch Airport

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Christchurch Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Christchurch Airport. Reviews were last updated on 11 December 2025.

Avis

9.6
Wonderful
2 reviews•1 location
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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•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

9.5

Rental Cars 247

9.0
Wonderful
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.6

Ace Rental Cars

8.1
Very Good
11 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.2

Thrifty

7.5
Good
5 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.5

Autounion Car Rental

6.4
Okay
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.6

Arnold Clark

1 location
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Ace

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Christchurch Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 December 2025.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found at Christchurch Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 479/day when booking a car hire at Christchurch Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 178/day from Budget, booked on Dec. 6.

  • Which car hire providers are at Christchurch Airport?

    There are 10 car rental providers located at Christchurch Airport. The following companies can be found near the Christchurch Airport car rental counter:Bargain Rental Cars (10.0)Alamo (10.0)EZI (10.0)Dollar (10.0)Yesaway (10.0)A RENTALS (10.0)Drive NZ (10.0)Avis (9.3)Mode (9.1)Rental Cars 247 (9.0)

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

    Hiring a car at Christchurch Airport 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 at Christchurch Airport?

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

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

    The average cost of a car rental at Christchurch Airport for a month is AED 14,370. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

Car rentals by fuel type in Christchurch Airport

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Christchurch Airport. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Christchurch Airport. Deals were last updated on 11 December 2025.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Christchurch Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (AED 47+).

Electric

Electric

AED 116+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 47+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 47+

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