Christchurch SUV Hire

Mazda CX-5

or similar SUV

$56/day

Toyota Yaris Cross

or similar SUV

$77/day

Class Full-size SUV

or similar SUV

$82/day

Mitsubishi Outlander

or similar SUV

$57/day

Toyota RAV4

or similar SUV

$80/day

Toyota RAV4

or similar SUV

$58/day

Toyota RAV4

or similar SUV

$53/day

Suzuki Jimny

or similar SUV

$55/day

Kia Sportage

or similar SUV

$59/day

Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Hiring an SUV while on vacation will offer you a reliable means of navigation. Christchurch SUV hire services provide you comfort and are the best choice when some of your logistics include space. It's also a reliable choice when travelling considerable distances and off-roads. For example, you can enjoy a pleasant experience at the Arthur's Pass National Park's landscapes and take rain forest walks. The distance is 92 miles from Christchurch. The drive is more enjoyable in an SUV and safer at the speed limit of Christchurch. Another worthwhile activity is the Aoraki-Mt Cook Tasman Glacier & Alpine Centre, scenic day tour from Christchurch drive. You can take the 205-mile trip off-road with an SUV and enjoy the different viewpoints.
The main airport is the Christchurch International Airport. You can find Christchurch SUV hire firms in the city, 6 miles from the airport. However, most SUV hire firms offer their services from the airport premises on the ground floor of the terminal building. At the Arrivals Hall, after claiming your baggage, you can proceed to the rental counters. Some Christchurch SUV hire companies to consider include Go Rental, Axis, Exi Car Rental, Hertz and Sixt. You are provided with a diverse range of SUV brands. Consider size and baggage capacity when choosing a brand.
You will likely enjoy driving in Christchurch as it is a city with ever-changing scenery and beautiful landscapes. Another reason you'll enjoy driving in Christchurch is the light traffic most of the day. The main congested roads are Papanui and Main North Roads towards the north, and Riccarton and Blenheim Roads headed south. While aggressive driving is not common in Christchurch, you may see a few instance of road rage of you stay in the city long enough.
Notably, morning rush hour between 7 am and 9 am and evening rush hour of 4pm to 6pm may make you lose 10-20 minutes on the road. There is a light congestion during the lunchtime hour of 1pm to 2pm. If you are not used to driving on one-way streets, it's advisable to use GPS in the city. Once in a while, you may encounter inattentive drivers, as is usual in an established city such as Christchurch.
25% of our users found an SUV hire in Christchurch for $56 or less
Book your SUV hire in Christchurch at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
June is typically the cheapest month to hire an SUV in Christchurch, with prices around $40 per day. The most expensive month is December, with average prices of $86 per day.

Where can I park an SUV in Christchurch?
You can access secure parking from the Christchurch City Council, which offers five multi-level parking buildings within the city. Some include Wilson Public Parking, 770 Colombo St, Parking Nation, Flat 3, 301 Hereford St, and Wilson Parking, 42 Peterborough St. If you wish to park for the whole day, you can park in off-street parking areas as there are no all-day paid on-street parking lots. If you wish to help the city while on vacation, they also have socially conscious car parks. The proceeds of the car park support Christchurch community projects. Examples include the CCC Worcester St Parkin on 69 Worcester St and 150 Barbados St Parking on 150 St. When you get to the car park, it will be easy to pay as there exist various cashless methods.
What is the speed limit while driving an SUV in Christchurch?
The speed limit within the built up areas Christchurch is 30mph. While you proceed to the outer areas of the CBD, you can drive at 60mph. There are some selected highways where drivers may reach maximums of 70mph. You can always check the allowed speed on the National Speed Limit Register (NSLR) website.
Which SUVs are reliable to hire in Christchurch?
Christchurch SUV hire firms assure you of the best brands and good deals. A reliable brand is the Suzuki SX4 Cross, which has 5 doors and a 5-passenger occupancy. The car can also fit three large bags. Its transmission system is automatic and has an air transmission system. Thus, the car is comfortable and offers value for money. Alternatively, the Toyota Rav4 is a high-powered SUV that offers stable and precise handling alongside a smooth ride over most road surfaces.
How does KAYAK find such low SUV hire prices?
KAYAK compares SUV hire prices from all major car hire companies such as Thrifty, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Payless and more to find you the best deal.
How much does an SUV hire cost in Christchurch?
On average an SUV hire in Christchurch costs $73 per day.
Which car hire companies in Christchurch hire SUVs?
Car hire companies in Christchurch that hire SUVs include Ace Rental Cars, Alamo, Apex, Avis, Bargain Car Rentals, Bargain Rental Cars, Budget, Dollar, EZI, EZU Car Rental, EasyGo Car Rental, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, FlexWays, Go Rentals, Hertz, JUCY , Mode Car & Camper Rentals, NU Car, National, New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, Rental Cars 247, Scotties, Sixt, Snap Rentals, Thrifty, Yesaway and keddy by Europcar.
How much does it cost to hire an SUV for a week in Christchurch?
On average an SUV in Christchurch costs $512 per week ($73 per day) to hire.
How much does it cost to hire an SUV long term for a month in Christchurch?
On average an SUV in Christchurch costs $2,194 per month ($512 per week) to hire.

Dollar

10.0

Wonderful

2 reviews

Best rated

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

3 locations in Christchurch

from$78/day

Locations in Christchurch

150 Kilmore St

+64 800 243 789

Monday	14:00 - 17:0008:30 - 11:30
Tuesday	08:30 - 11:3014:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:30 - 11:3014:00 - 17:00
Thursday	14:00 - 17:0008:30 - 11:30
Friday	08:30 - 11:3014:00 - 17:00

3/3 Pukaki Road Yaldhurst

+64 27 808 6501

Monday	07:30 - 22:00
Tuesday	07:30 - 22:00
Wednesday	07:30 - 22:00
Thursday	07:30 - 22:00
Friday	07:30 - 22:00
Saturday	07:30 - 22:00
Sunday	07:30 - 22:00

30 Durey Rd

+64 800 243 789

Monday	07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Tuesday	00:00 - 01:0007:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	00:00 - 01:0007:00 - 23:59
Thursday	07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Friday	00:00 - 01:0007:00 - 23:59
Saturday	07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Sunday	00:00 - 01:0007:00 - 23:59

EZI

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

3 locations in Christchurch

from$71/day

Locations in Christchurch

150 Kilmore Street, Central City

Monday	08:00 - 13:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 13:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 13:00
Thursday	08:00 - 13:00
Friday	08:00 - 13:00
Saturday	08:00 - 13:00
Sunday	08:00 - 13:00

238 Roydvale Avenue

+64 800 439 473

Opening times not available

Durey Road

Opening times not available

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10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2024

It was a clean car, good model and they were at the airport. Perfect for me. Well priced too.

Bargain Rental Cars

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

2 locations in Christchurch

from$73/day

Locations in Christchurch

213 Main South Road, Hornby, Christchurch

+64 3 358 9342

Monday	08:00 - 13:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 13:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 13:00
Thursday	08:00 - 13:00
Friday	08:00 - 13:00
Saturday	08:00 - 13:00
Sunday	08:30 - 11:30

Christchurch Airport: 6 Sir Keith Park Place, Harewood, Christchurch 805

+64 800 001 110

Monday	06:00 - 20:00
Tuesday	06:00 - 20:00
Wednesday	06:00 - 20:00
Thursday	06:00 - 20:00
Friday	06:00 - 20:00
Saturday	06:00 - 20:00
Sunday	06:00 - 20:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Nov 2022

BargainRentals sent the request for online document submission to Kayak rather to me direct

Yesaway

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Christchurch

from$37/day

Locations in Christchurch

153 Orchard Road, Harewood, Christchurch

+64 3 358 5740

Monday	08:01 - 17:59
Tuesday	08:01 - 17:59
Wednesday	08:01 - 17:59
Thursday	08:01 - 17:59
Friday	08:01 - 17:59
Saturday	08:01 - 17:59
Sunday	08:01 - 17:59

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10.0 Wonderful

May 2022

When we first arrived at the airport and made a phone call as per instructions no one picked up the phone call for four attempts which was rather a disconcerting when it was wet and cold and midnight. More explicit instructions about pick up point would have been helpful

10.0 Wonderful

Jan 2022

Friendly staff on pick up and drop off

Avis

9.6

Wonderful

9 reviews

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.1

Value for money

9.1

3 locations in Christchurch

from$138/day

Locations in Christchurch

150 Kilmore St

+64 3 930 6103

Monday	08:00 - 13:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 13:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 13:00
Thursday	08:00 - 13:00
Friday	08:00 - 13:00
Saturday	08:00 - 13:00
Sunday	08:00 - 13:00

78 Orchard Road

Monday	08:00 - 13:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 13:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 13:00
Thursday	08:00 - 13:00
Friday	08:00 - 13:00
Saturday	08:00 - 13:00

Terminal Building

+64 3 358 9661

Monday	06:00 - 20:0000:00 - 01:00
Tuesday	06:00 - 20:0000:00 - 01:00
Wednesday	06:00 - 20:0000:00 - 01:00
Thursday	06:00 - 20:0000:00 - 01:00
Friday	06:00 - 20:0000:00 - 01:00
Saturday	06:00 - 20:0000:00 - 01:00
Sunday	00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 20:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Jan 2024

Really efficient, I liked how helpful the staff were and that they had most of the check in items digitized!

10.0 Wonderful

Dec 2023

Can't get better than that. Everything was smooth from beginning to end. Both the initial rental and return process went quickly as well and the car itself was great.

Rental Cars 247

9.5

Wonderful

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.5

Value for money

9.5

One location in Christchurch

from$64/day

Locations in Christchurch

7/25 Logistics Drive, Harewood, Christchurch

+64 3 662 9026

Opening times not available

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8.0 Very Good

Jul 2024

Great rental and service. Team onsite were great and helpful

10.0 Wonderful

Jul 2023

all good

Mode Car & Camper Rentals

9.3

Wonderful

5 reviews

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.3

Value for money

9.0

One location in Christchurch

from$46/day

Locations in Christchurch

Unit 1, 3 PUKAKI ROAD

+64 800 247 727

Opening times not available

Sixt

9.2

Wonderful

2 reviews

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.2

Value for money

9.6

One location in Christchurch

from$78/day

Locations in Christchurch

Ground Floor, Airport Terminal

+64 3 666 0026

Monday	07:30 - 22:00
Tuesday	07:30 - 22:00
Wednesday	07:30 - 22:00
Thursday	07:30 - 22:00
Friday	07:30 - 22:00
Saturday	07:30 - 22:00
Sunday	07:30 - 22:00

Alamo

9.1

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

9.5

One location in Christchurch

from$64/day

Locations in Christchurch

Christchurch Airport

+64 3 358 6554

Monday	08:00 - 13:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 13:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 13:00
Thursday	08:00 - 13:00
Friday	08:00 - 13:00
Saturday	08:00 - 13:00
Sunday	08:00 - 13:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Feb 2020

Pros:

friendly staff, brand new car, all around good.

6.4 Okay

Nov 2019

Cons:

No Issues with rental at all, rather incompetent kayak. Couldn’t be bother to update pick up and drop off address.

EZU Car Rental

8.7

Very Good

5 reviews

Cheapest deal

Most popular

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.7

Value for money

9.2

One location in Christchurch

from$33/day

Locations in Christchurch

Christchurch Airport

Opening times not available

Budget

8.4

Very Good

5 reviews

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

8.8

3 locations in Christchurch

from$58/day

Locations in Christchurch

150 Kilmore St

+64 3 930 6102

Monday	08:00 - 13:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 13:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 13:00
Thursday	08:00 - 13:00
Friday	08:00 - 13:00
Saturday	08:00 - 13:00
Sunday	08:00 - 13:00

78 Orchard Road

Monday	08:00 - 13:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 13:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 13:00
Thursday	08:00 - 13:00
Friday	08:00 - 13:00
Saturday	08:00 - 13:00

Terminal Building

+64 3 357 0231

Monday	00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 20:00
Tuesday	00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 20:00
Wednesday	00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 20:00
Thursday	00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 20:00
Friday	06:00 - 20:0000:00 - 01:00
Saturday	06:00 - 20:0000:00 - 01:00
Sunday	06:00 - 20:0000:00 - 01:00

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6.0 Okay

Nov 2023

Car was it ready at pickup. Waited over an hour. Everything else was very good

6.0 Okay

Feb 2020

Cons:

At pickup was informed Invercargil roads were all closed (which was untrue), so I may not be able to drop the car off at scheduled point, but if I made any changes to the dropoff location I would be charged extra by Budget. Very unhelpful, and very unfair to charge customers extra due to weather events outside of our control.

Apex

8.4

Very Good

8 reviews

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.1

Value for money

8.3

2 locations in Christchurch

from$88/day

Locations in Christchurch

150 Kilmore Street Christchurch Central

+64 3363 3001

Opening times not available

28 Ron Guthrie Road, Christchurch Airport

+64 3357 4536

Opening times not available

Ace Rental Cars

8.2

Very Good

7 reviews

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.8

Value for money

8.0

One location in Christchurch

from$140/day

Locations in Christchurch

Abros Place

Opening times not available

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10.0 Wonderful

Jan 2024

Upgrade awesome thanks Easy modern car collection Very impressed

10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2023

Very friendly and helpful staff

8.0 Very Good

Mar 2023

great little car, yarris crossover, easy to hire. Friendly staff but they would not take us to our motel instead of the airport the day we returned it............about the same distance, that's the only criticism we have.

10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2023

Loved the car, what a great little unit - easy and fun to drive and so economical on petrol! Great customer service too. Very happy with how the whole process went and will use the same company again in future.

4.0 Mediocre

Feb 2023

I had to go back in 3 times b4 leaving with the rental. It would have been really easy for them to give me all information 1st time. I'm also still waiting on my $200 bond back and when I dropped it off a guy met me outside and told everything was fine away I go and tht the bond would be redirected to me. I found this procedure very strange.

Europcar

8.1

Very Good

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.1

Value for money

7.6

One location in Christchurch

from$60/day

Locations in Christchurch

Christchurch International Terminal

+64 3 357 9202

Opening times not available

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Thrifty

7.7

Good

8 reviews

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

7.7

4 locations in Christchurch

from$76/day

Locations in Christchurch

150 Kilmore St

+64 800 737 070

Monday	08:30 - 11:3014:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:30 - 11:3014:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:30 - 11:3014:00 - 17:00
Thursday	14:00 - 17:0008:30 - 11:30
Friday	14:00 - 17:0008:30 - 11:30

23 Commerce Cres

+64 800 737 070

Monday	07:30 - 22:00
Tuesday	07:30 - 22:00
Wednesday	07:30 - 22:00
Thursday	07:30 - 22:00
Friday	07:30 - 22:00
Saturday	07:30 - 22:00
Sunday	07:30 - 22:00

30 Durey Rd

+64 800 737 070

Monday	00:00 - 01:0007:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Thursday	00:00 - 01:0007:00 - 23:59
Friday	07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Saturday	00:00 - 01:0007:00 - 23:59
Sunday	00:00 - 01:0007:00 - 23:59

Christchurch Ap

+64 3 353 1940

Monday	07:30 - 22:00
Tuesday	07:30 - 22:00
Wednesday	07:30 - 22:00
Thursday	07:30 - 22:00
Friday	07:30 - 22:00
Saturday	07:30 - 22:00
Sunday	07:30 - 22:00

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8.0 Very Good

May 2024

Car is in good condition. Improve a little bit on the cleanliness. Thank you.

8.0 Very Good

Mar 2024

Good. Staff was nice and efficient. Pickup and dropoff were fast and easy. Charges were as initially estimated.

JUCY

7.6

Good

2 reviews

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.8

Value for money

7.2

One location in Christchurch

from$61/day

Locations in Christchurch

157 Orchard Road

+64 9 929 2462

Monday	08:30 - 11:30
Tuesday	08:30 - 11:30
Wednesday	08:30 - 11:30
Thursday	08:30 - 11:30
Friday	08:30 - 11:30
Saturday	08:30 - 11:30
Sunday	08:30 - 11:30

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2.0 Poor

Mar 2023

Availability for pick up of cars

8.0 Very Good

Jan 2023

The car was what we expected for what it was. We had an early flight, so when dropping off at the chch office it wasn’t open at 6am (fair enough) but instead of offering a taxi number on the building to get to the airport maybe 1 or 2 designated spots at the airport could be a nice option. 1800-0900, otherwise drop at the office.

New Zealand Discount Car Rentals

7.3

Good

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

7.3

One location in Christchurch

from$38/day

Locations in Christchurch

153 Orchard Road, Harewood

+64 3357 8919

Monday	08:25 - 17:30
Tuesday	08:25 - 17:30
Wednesday	08:25 - 17:30
Thursday	08:25 - 17:30
Friday	08:25 - 17:30
Saturday	08:25 - 17:30
Sunday	08:25 - 17:30

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10.0 Wonderful

Jul 2024

Everything was great

Hertz

7.1

Good

8 reviews

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

7.3

3 locations in Christchurch

from$48/day

Locations in Christchurch

150 Kilmore St

+64 3 365 2195

Monday	14:00 - 17:0008:30 - 11:30
Tuesday	08:30 - 11:3014:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:30 - 11:3014:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:30 - 11:3014:00 - 17:00
Friday	14:00 - 17:0008:30 - 11:30

23 Commerce Cres

+64 3 343 3199

Monday	07:30 - 22:00
Tuesday	07:30 - 22:00
Wednesday	07:30 - 22:00
Thursday	07:30 - 22:00
Friday	07:30 - 22:00
Saturday	07:30 - 22:00
Sunday	07:30 - 22:00

30 Durey Rd

+64 3 358 6730

Monday	07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Wednesday	00:00 - 01:0007:00 - 23:59
Thursday	07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Friday	07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Saturday	00:00 - 01:0007:00 - 23:59
Sunday	00:00 - 01:0007:00 - 23:59

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2.0 Poor

Mar 2024

When we arrived to collect our booked car, I was told the booking had been cancelled & there was no car available. No communication to tell me the booking had been cancelled. The staff member was very unhelpful just saying that it wasn’t her problem because we booked through a 3rd party (Kayak). Luckily a super friendly person at another rental car company was able to help us out with a car. It did cost us $100 in taxis to get around between the airport, Hertz, then the new rental car company! All this because the car rental cancellation had not been communicated to me! Very frustrating. NEVER USING HERTZ OR KAYAK EVER AGAIN!!!

Snap Rentals

6.6

Okay

3 reviews

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

7.3

One location in Christchurch

from$59/day

Locations in Christchurch

170, Orchard Road

+64 3358 8630

Monday	08:00 - 13:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 13:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 13:00
Thursday	08:00 - 13:00
Friday	08:00 - 13:00
Saturday	08:00 - 13:00
Sunday	08:00 - 13:00

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8.0 Very Good

Dec 2023

I didn' get the car I requested and paid for, Toyota Aqua Hybrid but the smaller Toyota Yaris Hybrid,which was not suitable for touring for the two week hire. Lacked comfort and road holding, I couldn't maintain road speed often letting others pass, breaking on steep decent was poor and with low gear engaged engine was hemoraging at 30kph.(vehicle only has drive and low) On a previous rental,in Cairns, a similar thing happened when I was given a smaller inferior vehicle. Not likely to return.

10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2023

Great clean car with low kms. Staff friendly and efficient

2.0 Poor

Dec 2022

The car was very old with stains on the interior and a strange smell. The drop-off location provided was completely inaccurate, as was the included phone number which risked further delay in getting to my flight. On drop-off, they found a very tiny little nick in the windshield and insisted I stay longer to fill out a long form. They have a policy where they take out an additional $2000 from the credit card at the time of the rental so you can't easily challenge their charges later from out of the country, which feels predatory.

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

2.0

Poor