Most popular company | EZUCARRENTAL |
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Price of petrol per litre | $2.95 |
Average price per day | $79 |
Cheapest price per day | $41 |
January
$86
February
$97
March
$76
April
$56
May
$44
June
$44
July
$53
August
$51
September
$47
October
$54
November
$63
December
$115
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Christchurch is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.
There are 68 hire agencies servicing Christchurch. These agencies, altogether, have 93 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Christchurch with prices from $41 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 2 car types you can hire in Christchurch:
Small cars | $35 - $126 | |
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All Car Types | $62 - $164 |
To hire a small car in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $62/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~$35/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$126/day). In fact, September is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Christchurch, hiring a small car saves you 35% 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 hire a medium car in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $97/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~$50/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$177/day). In fact, June is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Christchurch, hiring a medium car is 3% 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.
To hire a large car in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $137/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~$93/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$218/day). In fact, May is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Christchurch, hiring a large car is 32% 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.
To hire a SUV in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $102/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Christchurch, New Zealand (~$61/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$179/day). In fact, May is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Christchurch, hiring a SUV is 7% 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 hire a van in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $151/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a van in Christchurch, New Zealand (~$100/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$229/day). In fact, June is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Christchurch, hiring a van is 38% 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.
To hire a pickup truck in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $171/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Christchurch, New Zealand (~$104/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$257/day). In fact, May is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Christchurch, hiring a pickup truck is 45% 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.
To hire a luxury car in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $128/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~$63/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$242/day). In fact, August is about 52% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Christchurch, hiring a luxury car is 27% 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.
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There are a couple of things to keep in mind when hiring a car in Christchurch. Firstly, you must have a full, unrestricted driving licence that you've had for at least a year before being able to hire a car in Christchurch. If your licence isn't an English licence, it'll need to be accompanied by an International Driving Permit. You'll also need a valid credit card and photo ID like a passport. The legal rental age is 18 years old, but you'll be charged a young driver surcharge if you're younger than 25.
To start with, keep up to date on the department of motor vehicles in your area to stay aware of any recent law changes. Remember to drive on the left-hand side of the road, pass on the right-hand side and always wear your seatbelt, whether you're a driver or a passenger. The legal blood alcohol level in Christchurch is 0.05% and heavily enforced. If you're going out for a party, leave your Christchurch car hire at home and use a taxi app.
When trying to decide on the right cheap car hire in Christchurch, it helps to focus on your needs. A smaller, lighter model like a Hyundai i20 will be the most economical and fuel-efficient, while a larger 4x4 like a Nissan Pathfinder is great for a bigger group travelling in style. A campercar like the Toyota Estima is a popular car hire choice for the regular backpacker in Christchurch planning on hitting the road and travelling long-distance. It isn't necessary to choose bigger model cars to get around Christchurch, but they could add to the fun.
You'll be glad to know, parking a cheap car hire in Christchurch is usually a breeze. The City Council has provided five multi-level parking buildings inside the city and a local company, Gap Filler offers socially conscious car parks. The Crossing is another car park building that offers two-hour parking for a nominal fee. Wilson Parking offers car parks in the city centre and a handy app that goes with it.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $79/day when booking a car hire in Christchurch. The absolute best deal a user found was for $42/day from JUCY , booked on Dec. 16.
According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Christchurch from the following companies over the past two weeks: Rental Cars 247 ($41/day), Yes Rentals ($42/day), and EZU Car Rental ($47/day).
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Bargain Rental Cars (10.0 rating), New Zealand Discount Car Rentals (10.0 rating) and Alamo (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Christchurch.
The average price of petrol in Christchurch is $2.95/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $132 and $191 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
EZU Car Rental is one of the most popular car hire companies in Christchurch, offering car hire for around $426 per week on average.
Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 43% on your car hire. For a below average price in Christchurch, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 83 days in advance.
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Christchurch however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
The average cost of a car rental in Christchurch for a month is $1,825. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.
For a weekend car hire in Christchurch, you can expect the average price to be around $169. Usually a Economy hire in Christchurch is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Economy for January, it will cost approximately $121 per day.
Toyota Prius c, which is a Compact vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Christchurch according to Cheapflights users.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Christchurch. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($24+).