Christchurch car rentals

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.

The average gas price in Christchurch is 25.93 ﷼ per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between 311 ﷼ and 415 ﷼, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Christchurch.

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

An Intermediate car rental in Christchurch costs 213 ﷼ per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Christchurch costs 147 ﷼ per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Christchurch costs 183 ﷼ per day, on average.