Hit the Canterbury roads this Chinese New Year with the right rental
By early February, the late summer heat has fully settled into the Canterbury Plains and the Avon River glitters a bright, slow silver under blue skies. The evening light hangs around until nearly nine, making it the absolute best time to grab some fish and chips and stretch your legs in Hagley Park before the sun dips behind the Port Hills. With the 2027 Chinese New Year bringing a solid two-week travel rush to the South Island, securing a Christchurch City car rental right now is the smartest move you can make for your holiday.
Our pricing data shows a single supplier, Ezi, managing the entire inventory for this specific fortnight, giving you a clear, predictable spread of exactly six vehicles to choose from. The cheapest deal sits at a very reasonable $1,848 total for an Intermediate ride, while those needing more cabin space will see prices climb steadily up to $3,584 for a top-end seven-seater SUV. A smart booker jumps on those smaller, affordable options early before the holiday crush leaves you paying top dollar for the only remaining large vehicles.
The fleet is heavily weighted toward five different hybrid models, which is excellent news for your fuel budget on a long two-week South Island circuit. You will find a solid split between standard five-seaters and roomy seven-seaters, so think carefully about luggage space if you are traveling with the whole family and a pile of suitcases. Arriving at the airport depot early in the morning usually gets you on the road faster, letting you beat the afternoon traffic out toward the scenic alpine highways.