Fri 1 Jan 2027 → Fri 8 Jan 2027 · 7 nights · NZD · pay on arrival
95Listings
$1,395Median total
$713Cheapest
Snapshot · Mon 11 May 2026
Listings
95
9 suppliers · 8 categories
Median total
$1,395.31
≈ $199 / day
Cheapest
$712.81
Apex Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar · $101.83/day
Top end
$2,550.50
Hertz 12 Seat Bus or similar
Spread
3.6×
High ÷ low
§ 01The period7 nights · 2027 New Year's Day
Christchurch car rentals face New Year price surge
Kicking off 2027 at Christchurch Airport, holidaymakers are facing a competitive car rental market for the New Year period. With 95 listings recorded for a seven-day hire starting January 1st, demand to explore the South Island is clearly running high. This festive turnaround time dictates a premium market where preparation is key to securing a great deal.
Pricing across the 9 major suppliers shows a massive spread, with average weekly costs ranging from $959.91 up to $1950.65. Discount brands like Apex consistently offer the most competitive rates across multiple vehicle classes, while top-tier agencies push well past the $1500 mark. The overall market median sits at $1395.31, making early comparisons vital for your holiday budget.
The current rental fleet leans heavily towards traditional fuel types and 5-seat configurations, leaving eco-conscious or large group travellers with limited choices. If an Electric or Hybrid vehicle is on your wishlist, booking well ahead is absolutely critical given their single-digit availability. Similarly, large families requiring 8 to 12 seats should anticipate paying a premium due to scarce inventory.
§01Ranked by avg. pricerange bar · avg tick
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Apex leads the pack as the most affordable supplier for a week-long hire at $959.91 on average, significantly undercutting premium brands like Sixt which average $1950.65.
§02Anatomy of a quoteavg / hire
The base rate makes up nearly three-quarters of the total rental cost at 74.44 percent, while GST accounts for an additional 14.94 percent of the final quote.
§03Price band by category$200–$1,100 axis
Compact vehicles offer the best value for budget-conscious travellers at an average of $1155.90, whereas Premium rides command a steep $1977.69 average for the week.
§04Fleet mix95 listings
Drivetrain
Seats
The Christchurch fleet is overwhelmingly dominated by standard internal combustion engine vehicles, with 5-seater models making up the vast majority of the 95 available listings.
§05Cheapest in each categorytotal / 7 nights · per-day below
Securing a Compact Toyota Corolla Hatch through Apex for just $712.81 delivers the absolute lowest rate, while those needing more room can grab a 7-seater Premium Ford Ranger Wildtrak from Budget for $1335.04.