Car hires in Riccarton, Christchurch

80$31Riccarton Keep in mind that the average price to hire a car in Riccarton is $98/day, which can change depending on what type of car you hire and what agency you hire it from.

At the moment, Riccarton’s cheapest car hire company is NU Car, where users have found prices for as low as $30/day.

46% of momondo users prefer to hire Mini vehicles when visiting Riccarton. You can expect daily hire prices for this type of car to be $50 on average. Rates might be different depending on what agency you rent your car from and what neighbourhood you intend to visit. Keep in mind that there are also other types of hire cars available in Riccarton if this one doesn’t suit your needs.

Ilam has the cheapest car hire in Christchurch. Our users found that DISCOUNT.QUEBEC offers the cheapest car hire deals in the city at $12/day on average. Burnside is the next cheapest neighborhood for car hire. Here you can find average daily hire prices from New Zealand Discount Car Rentals for $16/day.

The most popular number of days to hire a car in Riccarton is 9 days, at an average daily price of $105. Only need a car hire for a weekend? Average weekend prices are $216 total. For your week-long Riccarton road-trip you can find prices averaging $895 altogether or for a whole month, costs can be in the neighbourhood of $1,944.

Consider hiring a car in Riccarton during the month of October. This is the cheapest time of year to hire, and you can often find deals for $31/day on average. In contrast, the most expensive month to hire a car in Riccarton is September, when prices are often $105/day on average. Be sure to book your car hire at least 76 days ahead of your intended pick-up date for the best deals.

Prices for cars in Riccarton refresh daily.

The number of operators available for cars in Riccarton is 12 as of April 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Riccarton. 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 Riccarton, 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.