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Cheap Car Rentals in Christchurch from RM 44
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 3/12 and drop-off date of 10/12. 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 15 October 2025.
Most popular company | GOLDSTAR |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | RM 6.64 |
Average price per day | RM 190 |
Cheapest price per day | RM 44 |
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 15 October 2025.
There are, in total, 101 car hire locations in Christchurch that are operated by 73 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: RM 44/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from Christchurch hire providers:
Economy
RM 54+
Compact
RM 44+
Full-size
RM 284+
SUV
RM 169+
People carrier
RM 288+
Full-size SUV
RM 189+
Pick-up truck
RM 316+
Compact SUV
RM 90+
Compare car rental deals in Christchurch by type
Here are the best Christchurch small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Christchurch SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Honda CivicRM 44/day
4
M
A/C
Perodua AxiaRM 48/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai MatrixRM 54/day
2
M
A/C
Best car rental deals found in Christchurch
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 139. Data was last updated on 15 October 2025.
Honda CivicRM 44/day
4
M
A/C
Perodua AxiaRM 48/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai MatrixRM 54/day
2
M
A/C
Cheapflights insights for Christchurch car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Christchurch, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Christchurch?
For the best savings on car hire in Christchurch, make your reservation 40 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 144/day – about 295% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Christchurch?
New Zealand Discount Car Rentals is currently the cheapest car hire company in Christchurch with deals as low as RM 38.13/day found in the past two weeks. Yes Rentals is another inexpensive option with rates as low as RM 48.78/day.
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
9.6
Budget
9.0
Apex
8.4
Thrifty
7.5
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Christchurch?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Christchurch is May, when you can expect to pay RM 93/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Christchurch is December (RM 275/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
RM 207
February
RM 203
March
RM 156
April
RM 144
May
RM 93
June
RM 106
July
RM 135
August
RM 118
September
RM 123
October
RM 127
November
RM 148
December
RM 275
What car do most people hire in Christchurch?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Christchurch are the following: SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar), Intermediate cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar), and Economy cars (Toyota Prius c or similar).
Which car hire 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.
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 15 October 2025.
Avis
5 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Overall
9.6
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
9.0
Budget
2 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
9.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.5
Value
9.5
Apex
7 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.4
Pick-up/drop-off
8.4
Value
8.3
Thrifty
5 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.5
Overall
7.5
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
7.5
Hertz
7 reviews•4 locations
Overview
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
Bargain Rental Cars
2 locations
Sunnycars
3 locations
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Christchurch, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 October 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Christchurch?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 190/day when booking a car hire in Christchurch. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 120/day from GoldStar, booked on Oct. 12.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Christchurch for a week from GoldStar?
Hiring a car in Christchurch for a week can be a great option for travel. GoldStar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around RM 763/week on average.
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 3,269. You can find car rental deals for RM 109 a day on average.
How much is a car hire in Christchurch for a weekend?
RM 144 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Christchurch. To save money, consider booking a Compact car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in November, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as RM 331 per day.
Car rentals by fuel type in Christchurch
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Christchurch. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Christchurch. Deals were last updated on 15 October 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Christchurch. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (RM 10+).
Electric
RM 35+
Hybrid
RM 10+
Petrol/Diesel
RM 11+