Christchurch

Cheap Car Rentals in Christchurch from RM 35

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 11/8 and drop-off date of 21/8. 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 2026

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 12 June 2026.

Most popular company

MODERENTALS

Price of petrol per litre

RM 8.18

Average price per day

RM 137

Cheapest price per day

RM 35

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 12 June 2026.

There are, in total, 116 car hire locations in Christchurch that are operated by 86 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: RM 35/day). Explore 2 car types currently offered from Christchurch hire providers:

Economy

Economy

RM 35+

Compact

Compact

RM 37+

SUV

SUV

RM 91+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 205+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 126+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 76+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

RM 77+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

RM 85+

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 71. Data was last updated on 12 June 2026.
Proton PersonaRM 35/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Toyota CorollaRM 38/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Hyundai i20RM 41/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

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 83 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 138/day – about 268% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Christchurch?

GoldStar is currently the cheapest car hire company in Christchurch with deals as low as RM 11.13/day found in the past two weeks. Drive NZ is another inexpensive option with rates as low as RM 12.27/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). Snap Rentals (rated 7.0/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 98/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Christchurch is December (RM 264/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 203

February

RM 248

March

RM 175

April

RM 138

May

RM 98

June

RM 102

July

RM 122

August

RM 106

September

RM 110

October

RM 118

November

RM 146

December

RM 264

What car do most people hire in Christchurch?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Christchurch are the following: Economy cars (Toyota Prius c or similar), Compact cars (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar), and Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Christchurch?

Avis has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Gold Car Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Christchurch at 2.

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 12 June 2026.

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

Snap Rentals

7.0
Good
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.6

Gold Car Rent a Car

2 locations

GO Rent A Car

1 location

Maui

1 location

Joy Car Rental

1 location

Right Cars

1 location

Hao Car Rentals Limited

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Christchurch, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 June 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Christchurch?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 137/day when booking a car hire in Christchurch. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 55/day from Autounion Car Rental, booked on Jun. 8.

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

    Hiring a car in Christchurch for a week can be a great option for travel. Mode, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around RM 596/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 2,553. You can find car rental deals for RM 85 a day on average.

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

    RM 113 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 July, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as RM 140 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 12 June 2026.

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 9+).

Electric

Electric

RM 20+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 9+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 9+

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