Car hires in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch

Hiring a car in Christchurch Central City will cost, on average, $141 per day. Keep in mind that daily hire prices fluctuate based on a variety of factors. For example, momondo users recently found Christchurch Central City car hire prices for as much as $183 per day and as little as $101 per day.

EZI ($100/day) is the cheapest car hire company in Christchurch Central City as of the past 72 hours, followed by Thrifty ($179/day). Keep in mind that these are the cheapest prices our users have seen recently. Daily hire prices are subject to change based on what neighbourhood in Christchurch you visit and what type of car you decide to hire.

If you plan on visiting Christchurch Central City, consider renting a car from Avis, which is the best rental car company in the neighborhood with 10 locations. 3 momondo reviewers gave this rental agency an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 for their reasonable prices and customer service.

32% of users prefer to hire SUV vehicles in Christchurch Central City, making it the most popular car rental type. If you are also interested in hiring one for your trip to Christchurch Central City, then you can expect to pay around $99 per day.

The cheapest neighbourhoods to hire a car in Christchurch are Burnside and Ilam. At the moment, New Zealand Discount Car Rentals in Burnside has an average hire price of $22 per day. In Ilam you can find a $26 per day average hire price from DISCOUNT.QUEBEC .

Most people tend to hire a car in Christchurch Central City for 51 days which costs, on average, $82 per day. If you plan on hiring a car for one week, then you can expect to pay around $770 total. For a quick weekend hire, the total cost tends to average $231. $3,703 is the average cost of a month-long Christchurch Central City road trip car hire.

The most ideal time of year to hire a car is in October, which is when prices are often the cheapest. Our users have found car hire prices averaging $59 per day when booking in October. In contrast, December is the least ideal time to hire a car. Prices in Christchurch Central City during this month tend to be $114 per day on average. Don’t forget to book your Christchurch Central City car hire at least 58 days in advance for the best deals.

Prices for cars in Christchurch Central City refresh daily.

The number of operators available for cars in Christchurch Central City is 10 as of November 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Christchurch Central City. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen hire company before making a reservation.

When hiring a car in Christchurch Central City, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are hiring abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual hire company you are booking with.