Car hire in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch

With an average review score of 10.0/10 from 3 reviewers, Avis is rated the best car rental company in Christchurch Central City by our users.

25% of users prefer to hire Economy vehicles in Christchurch Central City, making it the most popular car rental type. If you are also interested in hiring one for your trip to Christchurch Central City, then you can expect to pay around £24 per day.

If you’re looking to travel to Christchurch and save money on a car hire, then consider visiting Ilam or Burnside. You will find that DISCOUNT.QUEBEC has the most affordable car hire in Ilam at £7/day. Mode Car & Camper Rentals has the cheapest car hire in Burnside at £8/day.

Most people tend to hire a car in Christchurch Central City for 23 days which costs, on average, £36 per day. If you plan on hiring a car for one week, then you can expect to pay around £373 total. For a quick weekend hire, the total cost tends to average £100. £1,542 is the average cost of a month-long Christchurch Central City road trip car hire.

The most ideal time of year to hire a car is in August, which is when prices are often the cheapest. Our users have found car hire prices averaging £26 per day when booking in August. In contrast, December is the least ideal time to hire a car. Prices in Christchurch Central City during this month tend to be £50 per day on average. Don’t forget to book your Christchurch Central City car hire at least 23 days in advance for the best deals.

Prices for cars in Christchurch Central City are refreshed on a daily basis.

The number of operators available for cars in Christchurch Central City is 10 as of May 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Christchurch Central City. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

When renting a car in Christchurch Central City, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.