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Cheap Car Rentals in Christchurch from AED 150

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 7/7 and drop-off date of 14/7. 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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Cheapest time to rent a car in Christchurch

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Christchurch and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 16 May 2025.

January

AED 179

February

AED 176

March

AED 135

April

AED 121

May

AED 80

June

AED 88

July

AED 106

August

AED 102

September

AED 99

October

AED 110

November

AED 132

December

AED 238

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 16 May 2025.

At AED 150/day, SUV is the cheapest car type available for hire in Christchurch in the past week. Out of 72 car hire agencies operating in Christchurch, there are, in total, 99 hire locations. View below for 2 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

AED 198+

Compact

Compact

AED 160+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 400+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

AED 659+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 150+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 165+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 269+

Compare available car types for rental in Christchurch

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Christchurch to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 May 2025.

Small cars

AED 69 - AED 291

All Car Types

AED 120 - AED 409

To rent a small car in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 98/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~AED 69/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 291/day). In fact, November is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Christchurch, renting a small car saves you 42% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Christchurch small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 146/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~AED 67/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 360/day). In fact, July is about 55% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Christchurch, renting a medium car saves you 14% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a large car in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 160/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~AED 203/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 577/day). In fact, July is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Christchurch, renting a large car saves you 6% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 177/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Christchurch, New Zealand (~AED 132/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 468/day). In fact, October is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Christchurch, renting a SUV is 4% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Christchurch SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of AED 145/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a van in Christchurch, New Zealand (~AED 172/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 592/day). In fact, November is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Christchurch, renting a van saves you 15% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Hyundai ElantraAED 160/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Elantra
Toyota C-HRAED 176/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota C-HR
Kia PicantoAED 198/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

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 16 May 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Christchurch, including Avis, Budget and Apex in Christchurch. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

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 reviews4 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

Bargain Car Rentals

3 locations

Dollar

3 locations

EZI

3 locations

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 217. Data was last updated on 16 May 2025.
Peruse the best Christchurch car rental deals we've found. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Ford EscapeAED 150/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Escape
Chevrolet Sonic SedanAED 160/day
4
M
A/C
Chevrolet Sonic Sedan
Toyota C-HRAED 165/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota C-HR

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Christchurch, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 May 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Christchurch for a week from Apex?

    Hiring a car in Christchurch for a week can be a great option for travel. Apex, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around AED 1,785/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 16 May 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 47+).

Electric

Electric

AED 88+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 47+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 67+

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