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Cheap Car Rentals in Christchurch from RM 102

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Christchurch with a pick-up date of 19/4 and drop-off date of 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Christchurch car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Christchurch. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 January 2025.

Most popular company

BARGAINRENTALCARS

Price of petrol per litre

RM 7.44

Average price per day

RM 158

Cheapest price per day

RM 102

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Christchurch?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Christchurch and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 22 January 2025.

January

RM 219

February

RM 250

March

RM 197

April

RM 143

May

RM 111

June

RM 111

July

RM 134

August

RM 129

September

RM 120

October

RM 138

November

RM 161

December

RM 291

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.

Popular car types in Christchurch

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Christchurch and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 22 January 2025.

There are, in total, 96 car hire locations in Christchurch that are operated by 71 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: RM 102/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from Christchurch hire providers:

Economy

Economy

RM 102+

Compact

Compact

RM 107+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 175+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 308+

SUV

SUV

RM 222+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 244+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 301+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

RM 292+

Compare available car types for rental in Christchurch

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Christchurch to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 January 2025.

Small cars

RM 98 - RM 336

All Car Types

RM 144 - RM 474

To rent a small car in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of RM 154/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~RM 98/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 336/day). In fact, June is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Christchurch, renting a small car saves you 41% 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 rent a medium car in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of RM 241/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~RM 125/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 468/day). In fact, June is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Christchurch, renting a medium car saves you 9% 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 medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of RM 415/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~RM 229/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 713/day). In fact, June is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Christchurch, renting a large car is 37% 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 rent a SUV in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of RM 247/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Christchurch, New Zealand (~RM 158/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 462/day). In fact, June is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Christchurch, renting a SUV saves you 6% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of RM 393/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a van in Christchurch, New Zealand (~RM 126/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 803/day). In fact, July is about 69% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Christchurch, renting a van 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 rent a luxury car in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of RM 382/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~RM 220/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~RM 1,165/day). In fact, July is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Christchurch. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Christchurch, renting a luxury 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.

Proton PersonaRM 102/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Toyota CorollaRM 107/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Proton SagaRM 121/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga

Top rental agencies in Christchurch

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Christchurch known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Christchurch. Reviews were last updated on 22 January 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Christchurch area such as Avis, Rental Cars 247 and Budget. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Christchurch, including Avis, Rental Cars 247 and Budget.

Avis

9.6
Wonderful
5 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

9.0

Rental Cars 247

9.2
Wonderful
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.8

Budget

8.4
Very Good
3 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

8.8

Apex

8.3
Very Good
6 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.2

Thrifty

7.5
Good
5 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.5

Hertz

7.1
Good
7 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.3

Bargain Car Rentals

3 locations

Dollar

1 review3 locations

Best Christchurch car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Christchurch. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Christchurch with an average daily rate of RM 174. Data was last updated on 22 January 2025.
The best prices on car rentals in Christchurch we've found at this time. Double check the details of your car rental reservation before booking to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Proton PersonaRM 102/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Toyota CorollaRM 107/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Proton SagaRM 121/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Christchurch, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Christchurch?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 158/day when booking a car hire in Christchurch. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 114/day from Autounion Car Rental, booked on Jan. 20.

  • 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 (RM 102/day), Budget (RM 107/day), and EZI (RM 121/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 RM 7.44/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 334 and RM 483 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Hiring a car in Christchurch for a week can be a great option for travel. Bargain Rental Cars, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around RM 731/week on average.

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

    Generally, for a better deal in Christchurch it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 45%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 50 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

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

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Christchurch it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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

    Typically, a monthly car rental in Christchurch can be found for RM 3,134. You can find car rental deals for RM 104 a day on average.

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

    RM 0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Christchurch. To save money, consider booking a Economy car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in February, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as RM 146 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Christchurch?

    Mitsubishi Outlander, which is a Standard vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Christchurch according to Cheapflights users.

Small car rentals in Christchurch

Find small car rental deals in Christchurch from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Christchurch cost an average of RM 324 per day. Price data was last updated on 22 January 2025.
Perodua AxiaRM 150/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Perodua AxiaRM 255/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Perodua MyviRM 288/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi

Luxury car rentals in Christchurch

Find luxury car rental deals in Christchurch from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Christchurch cost an average of RM 609 per day. Price data was last updated on 22 January 2025.
Check out some of the best deals we've found on luxury car rentals in the Christchurch area. Double check the dates, pricing, and other key information of your reservation to make sure they're correct before proceeding.
BMW 3 SeriesRM 328/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 364/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 453/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series

Van rentals in Christchurch

Find people carrier rental deals in Christchurch from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier rentals in Christchurch cost an average of RM 405 per day. Price data was last updated on 22 January 2025.
In terms of van rentals in Christchurch, these are some of the best options we've found at this time. Be sure to check back often to find alternative deals on van rentals.
Toyota InnovaRM 263/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota InnovaRM 274/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Proton ExoraRM 297/day
5
M
A/C
Proton Exora

Car rentals by fuel type in Christchurch

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Christchurch. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Christchurch. Deals were last updated on 22 January 2025.

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 (RM 22+).

Electric

Electric

RM 32+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 24+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 22+

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