§ 01
The period
Christchurch Airport pricing for 2027 New Year's Day (10d).
68 vehicles are listed across 6 suppliers for the 10-night window from Tue 29 Dec 2026 to Fri 8 Jan 2027, covering 2027 New Year's Day (10d). 10 of those listings quote $0 (placeholder rates that don't transact at that price); the 58 priced listings form the basis of this report.
Pricing varies meaningfully across the fleet, with the cheapest listing at $1560 and the most expensive at $3869, a 2.5× spread.
All listings are pay-on-arrival in NZD with unlimited kilometres. Automatic transmission is standard across the fleet.
§01Where the cheapest rates sit
$0$300$600$900$1.2k
GO Rentals leads on price at $2577 avg for 10 nights, 22% less than Hertz at $3142.
§03What you'll pay by car type
Special averages the lowest at $1560, a $2309 spread separating it from Compact Elite at $3869. Price bands overlap between classes, so comparing across categories often reveals better value.
§05Cheapest in each category
The market floor is $1560 for 10 nights: the Mystery Car from GO Rentals ($156/day). GO Rentals holds the cheapest spot in 7 of the 21 categories.