Most popular company | YESRENTALS |
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Price of gas per litre | £1.32 |
Average price per day | £35 |
Cheapest price per day | £16 |
January
£38
February
£43
March
£33
April
£25
May
£19
June
£19
July
£23
August
£22
September
£21
October
£24
November
£28
December
£51
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 currently 93 hire locations operating in Christchurch spread across 68 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Christchurch is small car at £16 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Small cars | £16 - £45 | |
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All Car Types | £26 - £58 |
To hire a small car in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of £27/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~£16/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£45/day). In fact, September is about 43% 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 25% 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 £37/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~£23/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£62/day). In fact, May is about 40% 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 £57/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~£34/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~£79/day). In fact, July is about 41% 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 36% 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 £42/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Christchurch, New Zealand (~£30/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£68/day). In fact, September is about 29% 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 12% 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 £56/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a van in Christchurch, New Zealand (~£25/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£91/day). In fact, July is about 57% 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 36% 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a pickup truck in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of £57/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Christchurch, New Zealand (~£37/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~£119/day). In fact, September is about 36% 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 36% 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 £25/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~£16/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£62/day). In fact, May is about 39% 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 saves you 30% 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 hire a convertible in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of £37/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Christchurch, New Zealand (~£62/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~£91/day). In fact, October is about 63% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Christchurch, hiring a convertible 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.
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If you’re looking for car hire in Christchurch, here is what you need to know. In Christchurch, you need a valid New Zealand driving licence or an International Driving Permit. You have to be at least 21 years old for cheap car hire in Christchurch, but you will pay a youth surcharge if you are under 25. A major credit or debit card is the only way to pay for your car hire. This is for insurance purposes in case of any accidents. Make sure you carry valid photo identification with you, like an ID or passport.
You can book hire cars in Christchurch before your trip and make sure you do your homework on the country's road rules before you drive. In Christchurch, they drive on the left-hand side of the road, you must wear a seat belt, and you cannot talk on your mobile phone without a hands-free kit. Christchurch car hire is easy to come by, but you must obey the rules to avoid any incidents. There is a 50 mg per 100 ml blood alcohol content, and if you are under 20, the BAC limit is zero. Do not exceed the road speed limits. Road rules do change over time, so when planning car hire in Christchurch, check with the department of motor vehicles for any changes.
When choosing your Christchurch car hire, you need to know the type of trip you'll be taking. If you're staying in the city, a compact economy car to swiftly get around is a good choice. If you're planning to visit the close by Canterbury region, you might want to consider a more versatile car like an SUV or 4x4. With a versatile vehicle, you can travel far and wide exploring the small picture-perfect towns, national parks or travel north to Kaikōura to encounter the natural wildlife.
After you have finished choosing your hire car in Christchurch, you need to check where you can park. Parking in Christchurch is not a problem as thousands of car parks are available in the city centre. If you want to explore, you can also find street parking, where you will pay a metered fee, so make sure you keep some cash on you. There will be free parking for your car when visiting a shopping centre for a certain time limit. After you have booked your car hire in Christchurch, it's a good idea to plan your daily activities and your parking for the day, giving you more time to enjoy yourself.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £35/day when booking a car hire in Christchurch. The absolute best deal a user found was for £20/day from Yes Rentals, booked on Dec. 16.
According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Christchurch from the following companies over the past two weeks: Rental Cars 247 (£16/day), EZU Car Rental (£18/day), and Snap Rentals (£24/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 £1.32/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £59 and £85 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
Mode Car & Camper Rentals is one of the top picks in Christchurch. They can have you in a hire car for about £272 per week on average.
Generally, for a better deal in Christchurch it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 43%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 83 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.
Typically, how long you can hire 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.
You can potentially save up to 68% on a month-long rental by booking with Yes Rentals. Yes Rentals is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Christchurch can cost you on average £1,166 a month or £39 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.
The average price for a weekend car hire in Christchurch is £56. Hiring a Economy is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Christchurch. For the month of January, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Christchurch for as low as £47/day.
The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Christchurch is Intermediate (Toyota RAV4) based on our Cheapflights data.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Christchurch. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (£21+).