Cheap Car Hire in Christchurch from £6

To hire a small car in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of £26/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~£14/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£41/day). In fact, May is about 47% 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 28% 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 £36/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~£19/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£60/day). In fact, May is about 49% 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. Here are the best Christchurch medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of £53/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~£31/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£80/day). In fact, June is about 43% 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 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 hire a SUV in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of £40/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Christchurch, New Zealand (~£24/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£63/day). In fact, May is about 40% 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 10% 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 £53/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a van in Christchurch, New Zealand (~£23/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~£84/day). In fact, July is about 58% 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 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 hire a pickup truck in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of £54/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Christchurch, New Zealand (~£34/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£109/day). In fact, September is about 39% 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 35% 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 pickup truck hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Christchurch, New Zealand, you would pay an average price of £31/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Christchurch, New Zealand (~£14/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£96/day). In fact, May is about 55% 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 14% 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 £36/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Christchurch, New Zealand (~£58/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~£91/day). In fact, October is about 56% 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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• What are the requirements to hire a car in Christchurch?

  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.

• What are the rules for driving in Christchurch?

  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.

• What type of car is recommended for driving in Christchurch?

  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.

• What are the best places to park in Christchurch?

  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.

• What is the cheapest hire car found in Christchurch?

  In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £26/day when booking a car hire in Christchurch. The absolute best deal a user found was for £16/day from Autounion Car Rental, booked on May 18.

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

  Autounion Car Rental is one of the top picks in Christchurch. They can have you in a hire car for about £86 per week on average.

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

  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.

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

  You can potentially save up to 59% on a month-long rental by booking with Autounion Car Rental. Autounion Car Rental is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Christchurch can cost you on average £371 a month or £12 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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

  The average price for a weekend car hire in Christchurch is £29. Hiring a Supplier choice is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Christchurch. For the month of June, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Christchurch for as low as £30/day.