Car hire in Riccarton, Christchurch

Hiring a car in Riccarton will cost, on average, £49 per day. Keep in mind that daily hire prices fluctuate based on a variety of factors. For example, momondo users recently found Riccarton car hire prices for as much as £73 per day and as little as £16 per day.

The cheapest car hire company in Riccarton is NU Car at £16/day. These rates may be different depending on what neighbourhood you plan on visiting and the type of car you hire.

The most popular type of cars to hire in Riccarton are SUV cars. This type of car costs £102 per day on average. 25% of users prefer to hire SUV cars in Riccarton due to price, availability, and their planned activities.

The cheapest neighbourhoods to hire a car in Christchurch are Ilam and Burnside. At the moment, DISCOUNT.QUEBEC in Ilam has an average hire price of £7 per day. In Burnside you can find a £8 per day average hire price from Mode Car & Camper Rentals.

Consider hiring a car in Riccarton for 9 days, which is the most popular length of time people tend to spend in the neighbourhood. The average daily hire cost for 9 days is £50. Weekend and 1-week-long hires will average a total of £429 and £103, respectively. For your more long-term car hire needs, a 1-month-long Riccarton car rental will cost £932 in total on average.

The best time to hire a car in Riccarton is in the month of October, when prices are £15/day on average. September is often the most expensive month to hire a car, when average prices are £50/day. However, no matter what month you plan to visit Riccarton, it’s recommended that you book your car hire around 76 days out for the best possible price.

Prices for cars in Riccarton are refreshed on a daily basis.

The number of operators available for cars in Riccarton is 12 as of May 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Riccarton. 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 Riccarton, 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.