Ten Canterbury nights, Chinese New Year in a Christchurch City hire car
Mid February in Christchurch is late summer at its best. Evenings stretch out gold, a light sea breeze drifts in off New Brighton, and the Southern Alps stand sharp on the western horizon. Chinese New Year brings visiting families, reunion dinners and plenty of people who want to see more than the city, be it Akaroa's harbour, Lake Tekapo's turquoise water or the road to Arthur's Pass. Booking Christchurch City car rental early for 8 to 18 February 2027 is the easiest way to keep those plans open.
Ezi is the only supplier in this search, so the savings come from the vehicle you choose. The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid at $1470 is the cheapest of the five listings, the median is $2320, and that $850 jump up to the median is worth a few minutes of thought. If you only need five seats and two or three bags, the cheaper end leaves plenty of money for Akaroa fish and chips and a night in Tekapo.
Four of the five cars are hybrids, which suits Canterbury's long, flat stretches and the climb over to Arthur's Pass without too many fuel stops. The SUVs have boot room for suitcases plus chilly bins, and the single seven seater is the one to lock in early if you're travelling with a big group. Allow extra time at pickup over the holiday period, and save the longer drives for early starts, since the Canterbury Plains can turn windy in the afternoon.