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Christchurch Airport car hires in 2026

Most popular company

SNAPRENTALS

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

£29

Cheapest price per day

£5
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Popular car types in Christchurch Airport

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There are 88 hire agencies servicing Christchurch Airport. These agencies, altogether, have 118 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire at Christchurch Airport with prices from £5 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire at Christchurch Airport:

Economy

Economy

£5+

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Compact

Compact

£5+

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SUV

SUV

£16+

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People carrier

People carrier

£31+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

£28+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

£33+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

£6+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

£10+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

£15+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

£16+

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Best car hire deals found at Christchurch Airport

Volkswagen T-Cross£10/day
Volkswagen T-Cross
Found 08/19/26
Toyota Yaris£5/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 08/18/26
Toyota C-HR£5/day
Toyota C-HR
Found 08/19/26

Cheapflights insights for Christchurch Airport car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Christchurch Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car at Christchurch Airport?

Book your car hire at Christchurch Airport 88 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around £16/day on average when booked 88 days ahead, which saves you 40% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company at Christchurch Airport?

Yes Rentals is currently the cheapest car hire company at Christchurch Airport with deals as low as £6.77/day found in the past two weeks. New Zealand Discount Car Rentals is another inexpensive option with rates as low as £9.06/day.

What is the best car hire company at Christchurch Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at Christchurch Airport is Avis (rated 9.3/10 with 2 reviews). Rental Cars 247 (rated 9.0/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
9.3
Rental Cars 247
Rental Cars 247
9.0
Ace Rental Cars
Ace Rental Cars
8.1
Thrifty
Thrifty
7.5

What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Christchurch Airport?

At Christchurch Airport, the best time to hire a car is in June, with an average daily rate of just £15. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging £28 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Christchurch Airport, the best time to hire a car is in June, with an average daily rate of just £15. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging £28 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

£22

February

£24

March

£19

April

£19

May

£16

June

£15

July

£16

August

£16

September

£16

October

£16

November

£17

December

£28

What car do most people hire at Christchurch Airport?

SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Christchurch Airport. Compact cars (Mitsubishi ASX or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Toyota Prius c or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations at Christchurch Airport?

Both Blue Rental and Thrifty have 2 locations at Christchurch Airport, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top hire agencies in Christchurch Airport

Avis

9.3
Wonderful
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

8.0

Rental Cars 247

9.0
Wonderful
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.6

Ace Rental Cars

8.1
Very Good
11 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.2

Thrifty

7.5
Good
5 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.5

Autounion Car Rental

6.4
Okay
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.6

Allans Rental Cars

1 location
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Arnold Clark

1 location
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Ace

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found at Christchurch Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £28/day when booking a car hire at Christchurch Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for £10/day from New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, booked on Aug. 15.

  • Which car hire providers are at Christchurch Airport?

    There are 10 car hire providers located at Christchurch Airport. The following companies can be found near the Christchurch Airport car hire counter:Bargain Rental Cars (10.0)Alamo (10.0)EZI (10.0)Dollar (10.0)Yesaway (10.0)Drive NZ (10.0)Avis (9.3)Budget (9.2)Mode (9.1)Rental Cars 247 (9.0)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Christchurch Airport for a week from New Zealand Discount Car Rentals?

    New Zealand Discount Car Rentals is one of the top picks at Christchurch Airport. They can have you in a hire car for about £144 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Christchurch Airport?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle at Christchurch Airport for a month is certainly possible.

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

    You can potentially save up to 86% on a month-long rental by booking with New Zealand Discount Car Rentals. New Zealand Discount Car Rentals is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car at Christchurch Airport can cost you on average £617 a month or £21 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

Car hires by fuel type in Christchurch Airport

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Christchurch Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (£7+).

Electric

Electric

£29+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

£7+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

£7+

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