Mon 26 Apr 2027 → Mon 3 May 2027 · 7 nights · NZD · pay on arrival
73Listings
$2,199Median total
$462Cheapest
Snapshot · Mon 11 May 2026
Listings
73
8 suppliers · 8 categories
Median total
$2,199.00
≈ $314 / day
Cheapest
$462.00
Apex Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar · $66.00/day
Top end
$4,008.44
Europcar Ford Ranger Wildtrak or similar
Spread
8.7×
High ÷ low
§ 01The period7 nights · ANZAC Day long weekend
Christchurch car rental prices surge for ANZAC Day
The observed ANZAC Day holiday in late April 2027 kicks off a busy week of domestic travel across New Zealand. With many Kiwis taking advantage of the long weekend to explore the South Island, demand for rental cars in Christchurch sees a noticeable spike. This seven-day period reflects a competitive market as holidaymakers secure vehicles for autumn road trips.
Pricing data reveals a massive divide between budget and premium suppliers in the city. While Apex offers rates well below the $1,308 overall average, international brands like Alamo, Enterprise, and Sixt charge upwards of $2,700. Savvy travellers can find significant savings by comparing brands, as the spread between the cheapest and most expensive options is vast.
The overwhelming majority of the available fleet consists of standard internal combustion engine vehicles with five seats. Renters looking for hybrid or electric alternatives will find extremely limited availability during this peak period. To secure the best rates and preferred vehicle types, booking well ahead of the holiday is highly recommended.
§01Ranked by avg. pricerange bar · avg tick
$0$300$600$900$1.2k
Apex undercuts the Christchurch market at $622, while premium agencies Alamo, Enterprise, and Sixt cluster above $2,700.
§02Anatomy of a quoteavg / hire
The base rate makes up nearly 80% of the total rental cost, with GST adding a standard 15% to the final bill.
§03Price band by category$200–$1,100 axis
Economy cars command a premium at $2,169, making Compact rentals the most affordable class at an average of $1,671.
§04Fleet mix73 listings
Drivetrain
Seats
Five-seat vehicles dominate the available fleet, while traditional petrol and diesel engines account for 97% of the inventory.
§05Cheapest in each categorytotal / 7 nights · per-day below
Apex sweeps the budget market by offering the absolute cheapest deals across five different vehicle categories, starting at just $462 for a Compact car.