Cheap Car Rentals in Christchurch from $13

There are a couple of things to keep in mind when hiring a car in Christchurch. Firstly, you must have a full, unrestricted driving licence that you've had for at least a year before being able to hire a car in Christchurch. If your licence isn't an English licence, it'll need to be accompanied by an International Driving Permit. You'll also need a valid credit card and photo ID like a passport. The legal rental age is 18 years old, but you'll be charged a young driver surcharge if you're younger than 25.

To start with, keep up to date on the department of motor vehicles in your area to stay aware of any recent law changes. Remember to drive on the left-hand side of the road, pass on the right-hand side and always wear your seatbelt, whether you're a driver or a passenger. The legal blood alcohol level in Christchurch is 0.05% and heavily enforced. If you're going out for a party, leave your Christchurch car hire at home and use a taxi app.

When trying to decide on the right cheap car hire in Christchurch, it helps to focus on your needs. A smaller, lighter model like a Hyundai i20 will be the most economical and fuel-efficient, while a larger 4x4 like a Nissan Pathfinder is great for a bigger group travelling in style. A campercar like the Toyota Estima is a popular car hire choice for the regular backpacker in Christchurch planning on hitting the road and travelling long-distance. It isn't necessary to choose bigger model cars to get around Christchurch, but they could add to the fun.

You'll be glad to know, parking a cheap car hire in Christchurch is usually a breeze. The City Council has provided five multi-level parking buildings inside the city and a local company, Gap Filler offers socially conscious car parks. The Crossing is another car park building that offers two-hour parking for a nominal fee. Wilson Parking offers car parks in the city centre and a handy app that goes with it.

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $60/day when booking a car hire in Christchurch. The absolute best deal a user found was for $16/day from New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, booked on Sep. 12.

New Zealand Discount Car Rentals is one of the most popular car hire companies in Christchurch, offering car hire for around $283 per week on average.

Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Christchurch however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

The average cost of a car rental in Christchurch for a month is $1,212. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

For a weekend car hire in Christchurch, you can expect the average price to be around $107. Usually a Economy hire in Christchurch is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Economy for October, it will cost approximately $75 per day.