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Cheap car rentals in Canterbury

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Nissan March car
Nissan March
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
$6/day
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Toyota Prius c car
Toyota Prius c
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
$7/day
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Class Mini Car car
Class Mini Car
or similar Small
2
2
2-3
$6/day
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Nissan March car
Nissan March
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
$6/day
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Toyota Prius c car
Toyota Prius c
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
$7/day
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Class Mini Car car
Class Mini Car
or similar Small
2
2
2-3
$6/day
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* These are the best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours and may change
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Snap Rentals
Standard
$39/day
$30/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Canterbury car rentals

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in Canterbury with confidence.

How far in advance should you book a rental car in Canterbury?

You should book your rental car in Canterbury around 77 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the cheapest car rental company in Canterbury?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at New Zealand Discount Car Rentals ($6.48/day), EZU Car Rental ($7.08/day) and Yes Rentals ($15.13/day).

What is the most popular rental car in Canterbury?

SUV rentals (Kia Sportage or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to rent in Canterbury. SUV rentals in Canterbury cost $69/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as $38/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Canterbury?

The cheapest month to rent a car in Canterbury is August at an average cost of $40/day. April is the most expensive month to rent a car in Canterbury when prices are $62/day on average, which tends to be 14% above the yearly average rental price for Canterbury.

What rental car company in Canterbury has the most locations?

Thrifty operates 5 locations in Canterbury, more than any other rental company.
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Top tips for renting a car in Canterbury

  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Canterbury for $30 or less
  • Economy rental cars in Canterbury are around 43% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Canterbury

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Canterbury?

    On average a rental car in Canterbury costs $39 per day.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Canterbury?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • Where should I rent a car in Canterbury?

    Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in Canterbury are Christchurch (100% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in Canterbury) and Timaru (0%).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Canterbury?

    On average a rental car in Canterbury costs $272 per week ($39 per day).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Canterbury?

    On average a rental car in Canterbury costs $1,167 per month ($39 per day).

Car rental directory

  • hertz

    Hertz car rental locations in Canterbury

    7 Locations

  • thrifty

    Thrifty car rental locations in Canterbury

    6 Locations

  • avis

    Avis car rental locations in Canterbury

    5 Locations

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car rental locations in Canterbury

    4 Locations

  • bargaincar

    Bargain Car Rentals car rental locations in Canterbury

    3 Locations

  • budget

    Budget car rental locations in Canterbury

    3 Locations

  • ezi

    EZI car rental locations in Canterbury

    3 Locations

  • firefly

    Firefly car rental locations in Canterbury

    3 Locations

  • abell

    Abell car rental locations in Canterbury

    2 Locations

  • apex

    Apex car rental locations in Canterbury

    2 Locations

  • bargainrentalcars

    Bargain Rental Cars car rental locations in Canterbury

    2 Locations

  • dollar

    Dollar car rental locations in Canterbury

    2 Locations

Car rental locations in Canterbury

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