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Car rental offers Christchurch Airport

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable car for the lowest price. Below are a few examples from our selection in Christchurch Airport.

Car type
Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Luxury
Passenger van
SUV
Electric
Holden Trax
Or similar
For example: Holden Trax
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From € 26 /day
Suzuki Swift
Or similar
For example: Suzuki Swift
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From € 28 /day
  2. Alamo
    From € 30 /day
  3. Hertz
    From € 32 /day
Suzuki Swift
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Suzuki Swift
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From € 32 /day
  2. Alamo
    From € 36 /day
  3. Hertz
    From € 63 /day
Toyota Yaris
Or similar
For example: Toyota Yaris
Our best deals
  1. Go Rent
    From € 30 /day
  2. Alamo
    From € 30 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From € 36 /day
Toyota Yaris Cross
Or similar
For example: Toyota Yaris Cross
Our best deals
  1. Go Rent
    From € 43 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From € 25 /day
  2. Go Rent
    From € 30 /day
  3. Avis
    From € 31 /day
Kia Stonic
Or similar
For example: Kia Stonic
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From € 25 /day
  2. Europcar
    From € 28 /day
Kia Cerato
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Kia Cerato
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From € 31 /day
Byd Atto
Or similar
For example: Byd Atto
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From € 26 /day
Kia Cerato
Or similar
For example: Kia Cerato
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From € 27 /day
Kia Stonic
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Kia Stonic
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From € 31 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From € 47 /day
Hyundai i30
Or similar
For example: Hyundai i30
Our best deals
  1. Ace Rental Cars
    From € 27 /day
  2. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 32 /day
  3. Hertz
    From € 33 /day
Kia Niro
Or similar
For example: Kia Niro
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From € 28 /day
Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From € 36 /day
  2. Sixt
    From € 39 /day
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Toyota RAV 4
Or similar
For example: Toyota RAV 4
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From € 27 /day
  2. Alamo
    From € 42 /day
Toyota RAV4
Or similar
For example: Toyota RAV4
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From € 27 /day
  2. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From € 29 /day
  3. Avis
    From € 35 /day
Toyota RAV 4
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Toyota RAV 4
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From € 32 /day
  2. Alamo
    From € 54 /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From € 28 /day
  2. Alamo
    From € 32 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From € 38 /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From € 38 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From € 45 /day
Hyundai Elantra
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Elantra
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From € 33 /day
Hyundai Kona
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Kona
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From € 35 /day
Kia Sportage
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Kia Sportage
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From € 52 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From € 60 /day
  3. Hertz
    From € 73 /day
Kia Sportage
Or similar
For example: Kia Sportage
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 37 /day
  2. Hertz
    From € 37 /day
  3. Thrifty
    From € 38 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From € 34 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From € 40 /day
Mitsubishi Outlander
Or similar
For example: Mitsubishi Outlander
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From € 39 /day
  2. Europcar
    From € 43 /day
Toyota Corolla
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Toyota Corolla
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From € 39 /day
Nissan X-Trail
Or similar
For example: Nissan X-Trail
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From € 39 /day
  2. Alamo
    From € 40 /day
  3. Enterprise
    From € 46 /day
Citroen C5 Aircross
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Citroen C5 Aircross
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From € 46 /day
Ford Ranger
Or similar
For example: Ford Ranger
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From € 40 /day
  2. Europcar
    From € 48 /day
Citroen C5 Aircross
Or similar
For example: Citroen C5 Aircross
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From € 41 /day
Mitsubishi Outlander
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Mitsubishi Outlander
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From € 46 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From € 60 /day
Nissan X-Trail
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Nissan X-Trail
Our best deals
  1. Alamo
    From € 51 /day
  2. Enterprise
    From € 61 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Mitsubishi Outlander
Or similar
For example: Mitsubishi Outlander
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From € 40 /day
Toyota RAV 4
Or similar
For example: Toyota RAV 4
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From € 42 /day
Mitsubishi Outlander
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Mitsubishi Outlander
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From € 43 /day
Toyota Fortuner
Or similar
For example: Toyota Fortuner
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From € 43 /day
  2. Sixt
    From € 60 /day
  3. Budget
    From € 70 /day
Toyota RAV 4
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Toyota RAV 4
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From € 49 /day
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Or similar
For example: Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From € 43 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From € 61 /day
  3. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 62 /day
Kia Sorento
Or similar
For example: Kia Sorento
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From € 43 /day
  2. Europcar
    From € 47 /day
Kia Sorento
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Kia Sorento
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From € 54 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From € 65 /day
Ford Ranger
Or similar
For example: Ford Ranger
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From € 44 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From € 52 /day
  3. Europcar
    From € 55 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Mitsubishi Outlander
Or similar
For example: Mitsubishi Outlander
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From € 47 /day
Ford Everest
Or similar
For example: Ford Everest
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From € 47 /day
  2. Europcar
    From € 57 /day
Mitsubishi Outlander
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Mitsubishi Outlander
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From € 52 /day
Polestar 2
Or similar
For example: Polestar 2
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From € 50 /day
Ford Mustang
Or similar
For example: Ford Mustang
Our best deals
  1. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 51 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From € 53 /day
  3. Hertz
    From € 76 /day
Polestar 2
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Polestar 2
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From € 57 /day
Kia Carnival
Or similar
For example: Kia Carnival
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From € 55 /day
  2. Hertz
    From € 136 /day
Kia Carnival
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Kia Carnival
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From € 58 /day
  2. Hertz
    From € 142 /day
Ford Everest
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Ford Everest
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From € 67 /day
  2. Europcar
    From € 78 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Kia Carnival
Or similar
For example: Kia Carnival
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From € 55 /day
  2. Thrifty
    From € 59 /day
  3. Dollar Rent a Car
    From € 61 /day
Hyundai iMax
Or similar
For example: Hyundai iMax
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From € 56 /day
  2. Avis
    From € 106 /day
Kia Carnival
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Kia Carnival
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From € 58 /day
  2. Hertz
    From € 142 /day
Toyota Hiace
Or similar
For example: Toyota Hiace
Our best deals
  1. Thrifty
    From € 66 /day
  2. Hertz
    From € 151 /day
Toyota Hiace
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Toyota Hiace
Our best deals
  1. Hertz
    From € 157 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Kia Stonic
Or similar
For example: Kia Stonic
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From € 25 /day
  2. Europcar
    From € 28 /day
Holden Trax
Or similar
For example: Holden Trax
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From € 26 /day
Kia Stonic
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Kia Stonic
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From € 31 /day
  2. Keddy By Europcar
    From € 47 /day
Byd Atto
Or similar
For example: Byd Atto
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From € 26 /day
Toyota RAV 4
Or similar
For example: Toyota RAV 4
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From € 27 /day
  2. Alamo
    From € 42 /day
Toyota RAV 4
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Toyota RAV 4
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From € 32 /day
  2. Alamo
    From € 54 /day
Toyota RAV4
Or similar
For example: Toyota RAV4
Our best deals
  1. Budget
    From € 27 /day
  2. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From € 29 /day
  3. Avis
    From € 35 /day
Kia Niro
Or similar
For example: Kia Niro
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From € 28 /day
Toyota C-HR
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Toyota C-HR
Our best deals
  1. Ezi-Rent Car Hire
    From € 37 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?
Byd Atto
Or similar
For example: Byd Atto
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From € 26 /day
Kia Niro
Or similar
For example: Kia Niro
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From € 28 /day
Byd Atto
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Byd Atto
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From € 47 /day
Hyundai Kona
Or similar
For example: Hyundai Kona
Our best deals
  1. Europcar
    From € 30 /day
  2. Avis
    From € 35 /day
Tesla Model 3
Or similar
For example: Tesla Model 3
Our best deals
  1. Avis
    From € 39 /day
  2. Go Rent
    From € 63 /day
Kia Niro
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Kia Niro
Our best deals
  1. Keddy By Europcar
    From € 54 /day
Polestar 2
Or similar
For example: Polestar 2
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From € 50 /day
Polestar 2
Or similar
Worry Free
For example: Polestar 2
Our best deals
  1. Sixt
    From € 57 /day
Tesla Model Y
Or similar
For example: Tesla Model Y
Our best deals
  1. Go Rent
    From € 85 /day
More rental cars? This is only a small selection of the rental options. Want to see more?

Rental car options at Christchurch Airport

The following car rental companies received the highest ratings in Christchurch Airport. Compare the ratings and prices of these rental companies with a single search.

  • Europcar

    8.9 (8200)
    From € 26 / day

  • Hertz

    8.8 (6938)
    From € 32 / day

  • Budget

    8.5 (9700)
    From € 25 / day

  • Thrifty

    8.3 (5535)
    From € 33 / day

  • Ezi-Rent Car Hire

    8.2 (68)
    From € 27 / day

  • Alamo

    8.2 (8729)
    From € 30 / day

  • Dollar Rent a Car

    8.2 (4394)
    From € 32 / day

  • Avis

    8.1 (6025)
    From € 31 / day

  • Sixt

    8 (3374)
    From € 31 / day

  • Keddy By Europcar

    7.8 (3407)
    From € 25 / day

  • Ace Rental Cars

    6.8 (14)
    From € 27 / day

  • Apollo Car Rental

    No reviews
    No rates available

  • National Car Rental

    8.2 (406)
    No rates available

  • Enterprise

    8.7 (1948)
    From € 36 / day

  • NÜ Car Rentals

    6.4 (19)
    No rates available

  • Go Rent

    No reviews
    From € 30 / day

  • FireFly Car Rental

    7.5 (3847)
    No rates available

  • Drive On Holidays

    8.1 (1261)
    No rates available

  • SurPrice car rentals

    6.6 (485)
    No rates available

  • Carwiz rent a car

    7.4 (549)
    No rates available

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Christchurch Airport frequently asked questions

The most frequently asked questions for Christchurch Airport are shown below. If you can't find an answer to your question, check the faq page.

Is EasyTerra Car Rental the cheapest? Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town. What do I need to do when picking up a car? To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient. What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental? In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car. What is a worry-free label? Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes deductible reimbursement and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs. Can I rent a car at Christchurch Airport without a credit card? In general, you always need a credit card to rent a car from EasyTerra.

You pay a deposit when you pick up the car. You need a credit card in the name of the main driver to pay this deposit. The rental company will then put a temporary hold on your credit card for the amount of the deposit so they can recover the costs of any damage or other extra costs.

When you return the rental car, it will be checked for damage or other defects. If no damage is found, the amount of the temporary hold on your credit card will be released. You can read more about the deposit on this page: Car rental deposit Can I rent a car without an excess (zero excess) at Christchurch Airport? Yes, there are cars available without an excess (zero excess) at Christchurch Airport. Use the filters on the results page to find these deals. As an alternative, many cars are available with deductible cover, which is almost the same but cheaper. See the following page for the difference between "zero excess" and "excess cover": Insurance and deductible . Which is the cheapest rental car company at Christchurch Airport? Prices vary all the time, so it's a good idea to perform a search on our website to check the latest prices. In general, the cheapest cars at Christchurch Airport are available from these rental companies:

Budget
From € 25 /day
Keddy By Europcar
From € 25 /day
Europcar
From € 26 /day

We recommend you look at more than just the price when choosing a rental car. Carefully consider the importance of quality and price, and read the reviews for rental companies on our site. Rental companies with lower ratings may have longer waiting times or provide unsatisfactory service. What is the best rental car company at Christchurch Airport? The rental company with the highest rating is Europcar. 8200 customers gave an average rating of 8.9. The second-highest rated rental company is Hertz. 6938 customers gave an average rating of 8.8. The third-highest rated rental company is Hertz. 9700 customers gave an average rating of 8.5. Can I rent a passenger van at Christchurch Airport? Yes, you can rent a passenger van at Christchurch Airport. Passenger vans are available for 8 to 12 people. Recent searches generated the following prices for passenger vans:

Hyundai iMax Budget
From € 56 /day
Kia Carnival Thrifty
From € 59 /day
Toyota Hiace Thrifty
From € 66 /day

Search for your desired rental period using the "Passenger van" filter to check what is available. Is it possible to rent an electric car at Christchurch Airport? Yes, it is possible to rent an electric car at Christchurch Airport. Recent prices for electric cars that we have seen:

Byd Atto Europcar
From € 26 /day
Kia Niro Keddy By Europcar
From € 28 /day
HYUNDAI KONA Europcar
From € 30 /day
Tesla Model 3 Avis
From € 39 /day
Polestar 2 Sixt
From € 50 /day
Tesla Model Y Go Rent
From € 85 /day

Enter your desired rental period using the "Electric" filter to check what is available. In addition to electric cars, hybrid cars are available. These include:

Toyota Corolla Ezi-Rent Car Hire
From € 31 /day
Toyota Yaris Cross Go Rent
From € 43 /day
Toyota Corolla Cross Go Rent
From € 45 /day
Toyota RAV4 Go Rent
From € 46 /day
Kia Sorento Europcar
From € 47 /day
How much does a rental car cost at Christchurch Airport? The prices of rental cars vary frequently. During the high season, prices are often much higher than during the low season. Would you like to see the latest prices for Christchurch Airport? Perform a search for your vacation dates. To give you an indication, we have seen the following rental cars and prices per day recently:

Toyota Hiace
or similar
 Mini
From € 82 /day
Toyota Yaris
or similar
 Economy
From € 17 /day
Toyota Aqua
or similar
 Compact
From € 17 /day
Toyota Corolla
or similar
 Intermediate
From € 20 /day
Toyota Corolla
or similar
 Standard
From € 19 /day
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar
 Full-size
From € 40 /day
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar
 Luxury
From € 47 /day
Toyota Corolla
or similar
 Station wagon
From € 20 /day
Toyota RAV4
or similar
 SUV
From € 24 /day
Volkswagen Sharan
or similar
 MPV
From € 47 /day
Kia Carnival
or similar
 Passenger van
From € 55 /day
Ford Mustang
or similar
 Sports car
From € 97 /day
Ford Ranger Double Cab
or similar
 Utility van
From € 52 /day
What car rental companies are available at Christchurch Airport?
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
  • Budget
  • Thrifty
  • Ezi-Rent Car Hire
  • Alamo
  • Dollar Rent a Car
  • Avis
  • Sixt
  • Keddy By Europcar
  • Ace Rental Cars
  • Apollo Car Rental
  • National Car Rental
  • Enterprise
  • NÜ Car Rentals
  • Go Rent
  • FireFly Car Rental
  • Drive On Holidays
  • SurPrice car rentals
  • Carwiz rent a car
Which extras can I order with the reservation for the car? Many rental companies at Christchurch Airport offer extras, including child car seats and GPS systems. The prices of these extras vary for each rental company. The minimum prices are shown below.

Navigation system
From € 4 /day
Car seat
From € 8 /day
Snow chains
From € 8 /day
Ski rack
From € 8 /day
Additional driver
From € 3 /day

The above rates are indicative. You can add any extra accessories you would like when you make your reservation. Accessories must be paid for when you pick up the car.
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Location information for Christchurch Airport

Christchurch International Airport in a nutshell

The airport of van Christchurch is the most important one on the South Island of New-Zealand. The airport is currently undergoing serious reconstruction, which will be completed in 2008. The International Terminal will be expanded considerably, while at the same time being integrated with the terminal for domestic flights.

There is no train connection to the airport. There are, on the other hand, various ways to get to Christchurch by bus.

At a five minute's walk from the airport is the nearest hotel. In both terminals there are many bars, cafés and restaurants. There is also a wide choice of shops. The Travel and Information Centre offers services like telephone, fax and copying. If you want to rent offices and/or meeting space, you should contact the International Antarctic Centre. In both terminals there are lounges of the airlines on the first floor. In the terminal building there are banks, exchange offices and cash machines. There are also play areas for kids in both terminals. The airport is very accessible to disabled people.

In the aviation industry Christchurch International Airport is indicated with the abbreviations CHC (IATA airport code) and NZCH (ICAO airport code).

Link to official website Christchurch International Airport

Important up-to-date information for renting a car at Christchurch Airport

🚙 Number of rental agencies 20
⭐ Most popular car rental agency Ezi-Rent Car Hire
💰 Cheapest car rental company Budget
🏆 Best rated car rental agency Europcar

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  • Currency
    New Zealand dollar
  • Driving direction
    Left
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    100 km/h
  • Language
    English, Māori
  • Popular car category
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