Christchurch car hires from $13

If you would like a small economical car to minimize emissions and fuel consumption, consider getting a Toyota Yaris or Volkswagen Polo. These cars are also ideally suited to inner-city driving, their smaller size helping you navigate tight parking spots. If you would prefer a car with more space and power, a Mazda6 or Toyota Corolla Wagon will suit your needs.

Unless otherwise indicated, the speed limit of urban traffic areas is 50 km/h (31 mph). Once outside urban areas and on highways or rural roads, the maximum speed is 100km/h (62 mph). Keep a careful eye on your speedometer as to avoid fines, since speed cameras operate in Christchurch and can add an unwanted expense and issue to your travel.

Parking spots in the downtown district of Christchurch are plentiful and make life easy for those with a car. Christchurch City Council operates eight parking lots across the city, two of which (on Lichfield St. and Center of Contemporary Art) have free parking for the first hour. Consider parking with a conscience at Gap Filler, an urban regeneration enterprise which provides spaces on the corner of Lichfield and Manchester streets, where all revenue goes toward redevelopment projects in central Christchurch.

On average a rental car in Christchurch costs $56 per day.

The average price of fuel in Christchurch is $10.47 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $126 and $168, depending on the car size.

Compact (Toyota Prius c or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Christchurch.

Car hire companies onsite at Christchurch airport include EZU Car Rental, Mode Car & Camper Rentals, DISCOUNT.QUEBEC, Yesaway, Rental Cars 247, Ace Rental Cars, GREEN MOTION, NU Car, FlexWays and GoldStar.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Christchurch airport to off-airport locations include EZU Car Rental, Ace Rental Cars, NU Car, Economy Rent a Car, Scotties, Hertz, Bargain Car Rentals, Alamo, Europcar and Dollar.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Compact car hire in Christchurch costs $48 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Christchurch costs $80 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Christchurch costs $49 per day, on average.

In Christchurch, cars are most frequently rented at Mode Car & Camper Rentals Unit 1, 3 PUKAKI ROAD (8 km from city centre ).