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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 December 17, 2025.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of gas per litre

₱93.89

Average price per day

₱7,095

Cheapest price per day

₱7,095
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Cheapflights insights for Christchurch car rentals

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

How far in advance should I rent a car in Christchurch?

Book your rental car in Christchurch 40 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around ₱1,878/day on average when booked 40 days ahead, which saves you 5,089% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Christchurch?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Christchurch is Avis (rated 9.6/10 with 5 reviews). Budget (rated 9.0/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
9.6
Budget
Budget
9.0
Apex
Apex
8.4
Thrifty
Thrifty
7.5

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

At Christchurch, the best time to rent a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just ₱1,291. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ₱3,873 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Christchurch, the best time to rent a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just ₱1,291. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ₱3,873 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₱2,699

February

₱2,816

March

₱2,230

April

₱1,995

May

₱1,291

June

₱1,408

July

₱1,878

August

₱1,643

September

₱1,702

October

₱1,760

November

₱2,171

December

₱3,873

Which car rental company has the most locations in Christchurch?

Thrifty has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second highest number of locations in Christchurch at 4.

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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 December 17, 2025.

Avis

9.6
Wonderful
5 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

9.0

Budget

9.0
Wonderful
2 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

9.5

Apex

8.4
Very good
7 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.3

Thrifty

7.5
Good
5 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.5

Hertz

7.0
Good
7 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

Gold Car Rent a Car

2 locations
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Bargain Rental Cars

2 locations
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Sunnycars

3 locations
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Christchurch, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on December 17, 2025.

  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Christchurch?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₱7,095/day when booking a rental car in Christchurch. The best deal a user found was for ₱7,095/day from Budget, booked on Dec. 13.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Christchurch for a week from Budget?

    Budget is one of the top picks in Christchurch. They can have you in a rental car for about ₱49,662 per week on average.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Christchurch.

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