Cheap Car Rentals in Christchurch from $31

To hire a small car in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of $58/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~$38/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$107/day). In fact, June is about 36% 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 36% 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 $91/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~$55/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$167/day). In fact, June is about 41% 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 2% 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 $136/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~$88/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$233/day). In fact, May is about 36% 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 34% 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 $97/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 December (~$192/day). In fact, May is about 38% 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 $148/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a van in Christchurch, New Zealand (~$96/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$240/day). In fact, June is about 36% 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 39% 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 $157/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Christchurch, New Zealand (~$103/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$254/day). In fact, May is about 35% 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 43% 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 $123/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~$62/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$242/day). In fact, August is about 50% 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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• What are the requirements to hire a car in Christchurch?

  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.

• What are the rules for driving in Christchurch?

  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.

• What type of car is recommended for driving in Christchurch?

  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.

• Where are the best places to park in Christchurch?

  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.

• What is the cheapest hire car found in Christchurch?

  In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $72/day when booking a car hire in Christchurch. The absolute best deal a user found was for $34/day from Mode Car & Camper Rentals, booked on Feb. 23.

• What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Christchurch?

  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: Snap Rentals ($31/day), New Zealand Discount Car Rentals ($31/day), and DISCOUNT.QUEBEC ($33/day).

• Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Christchurch?

  Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Bargain Rental Cars (10.0 rating), Alamo (10.0 rating) and EZI (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Christchurch.

• What are petrol prices like in Christchurch?

  The average price of petrol in Christchurch is $2.91/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $131 and $189 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

• How much does it cost to hire a car in Christchurch for a week from Scotties?

  Scotties is one of the most popular car hire companies in Christchurch, offering car hire for around $530 per week on average.

• How far in advance should I hire a car in Christchurch for the best price?

  Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 48% on your car hire. For a below average price in Christchurch, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 50 days in advance.

• Can I rent a car for a month in Christchurch?

  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.

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

  The average cost of a car rental in Christchurch for a month is $2,272. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

• How much is a car hire in Christchurch for a weekend?

  For a weekend car hire in Christchurch, you can expect the average price to be around $61. 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 March, it will cost approximately $81 per day.

• What car do most people hire in Christchurch?

  Toyota Corolla, which is a Compact vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Christchurch according to Cheapflights users.