Cheap Christchurch electric car rentals from $28/day

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Christchurch with a pick-up date of 5/18 and drop-off date of 6/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.

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Cheap electric car rentals in Christchurch

These are the best prices for Apr 2 - 9.
Hyundai Kona car
Hyundai Kona
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
$28/day
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Class Intermediate Car car
Class Intermediate Car
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
$34/day
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Class Standard Car car
Class Standard Car
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
$57/day
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Toyota Highlander car
Toyota Highlander
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
$57/day
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Tesla Model 3 car
Tesla Model 3
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
$34/day
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Class Intermediate SUV car
Class Intermediate SUV
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$30/day
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Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Electric car rental locations in or near Christchurch

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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Christchurch electric car rentals

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent an electric car in Christchurch with confidence.

How far in advance should you book an electric car in Christchurch?

You should book your electric rental in Christchurch around 82 days in advance to secure a below-average price. EV availability is more limited than gas cars, so booking early helps you access the best models, especially Teslas and other high-range options.

Which electric car rental companies in Christchurch have electric vehicle locations?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, Avis (9.6, 6 reviews), Budget (9.0, 4 reviews) and Hertz (6.1, 12 reviews) operates the most EV-ready rental locations in Christchurch. This makes it easier to find an EV near Christchurch airports, like Christchurch Airport and Timaru Airport.

Avis
Avis
Rated 9.6/10
Budget
Budget
Rated 9.0/10
Hertz
Hertz
Rated 6.1/10
Thrifty
Thrifty
Rated 7.5/10

What is the cheapest month to rent an electric car in Christchurch?

The cheapest month to rent an electric car in Christchurch is typically July, when demand is lower and daily rates drop. The most expensive month is February, when travel peaks and EV rentals become harder to secure.

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Christchurch electric car rental reviews and directory

 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Go Rentals

10.0

Wonderful

Best rated

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Christchurch

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Christchurch Airport

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Avis

9.6

Wonderful

Read 5 reviews

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

9.0

3 locations in Christchurch

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from$68/day

Locations in Christchurch

150 Kilmore St

+64 3 930 6103

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00
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78 Orchard Road

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
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Terminal Building

+64 3 358 9661

Monday00:00 - 01:3006:00 - 23:59
Tuesday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Wednesday00:00 - 01:3006:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 01:3006:00 - 23:59
Friday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Saturday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Sunday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Really efficient, I liked how helpful the staff were and that they had most of the check in items digitized!

10.0 Wonderful

jk, Dec 2023

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Can't get better than that. Everything was smooth from beginning to end. Both the initial rental and return process went quickly as well and the car itself was great.

1 out of 2

Budget

9.0

Wonderful

Read 2 reviews
Cheapest deal
Most popular

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.5

Value for money

9.5

3 locations in Christchurch

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from$65/day

Locations in Christchurch

150 Kilmore St

+64 3 930 6102

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00
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78 Orchard Road

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
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Terminal Building

+64 3 357 0231

Monday00:00 - 01:3006:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 01:3006:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 01:3006:00 - 23:59
Thursday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Friday00:00 - 01:3006:00 - 23:59
Saturday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Sunday00:00 - 01:3006:00 - 23:59
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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Nov 2023

SUV

KAYAK
Car was it ready at pickup. Waited over an hour. Everything else was very good

1 out of 1

EZU Car Rental

8.5

Very good

Read 4 reviews

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.3

Value for money

9.4

One location in Christchurch

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Locations in Christchurch

Christchurch Airport

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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Aug 2025

Compact

KAYAK
I don't like the fact that they were expecting me to pay an extra $1000 ( which i refused to pay ) after I paid for insurance through the company I booked the car through. I then had to pay for insurance through EZU so I was out of pocket over $300. The car was great though. Very cheap to fill up after 3 days of driving all around Christchurch.

10.0 Wonderful

Teva, Oct 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
no negative surprise, all went smoothly from start to end. Thank you, I will come back

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Feb 2022

KAYAK
The vehicle was value for money, though I did feel it was a bit shabby.

1 out of 2

Sixt

8.0

Very good

Read 2 reviews

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.3

One location in Christchurch

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Ground Floor, Airport Terminal

+64 3 666 0026

Monday07:30 - 21:00
Tuesday07:30 - 21:00
Wednesday07:30 - 21:00
Thursday07:30 - 21:00
Friday07:30 - 21:00
Saturday07:30 - 21:00
Sunday07:30 - 21:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2025

SUV

KAYAK
Over priced with hidden fees. Still have received my bond yet which is so sad.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, May 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Very simple and no frills at a good price.

1 out of 1

Thrifty

7.5

Good

Read 5 reviews

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

7.5

2 locations in Christchurch

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30 Durey Rd

+64 800 737 070

Monday07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Tuesday07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Wednesday07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Thursday00:00 - 01:3007:00 - 23:59
Friday07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Saturday00:00 - 01:3007:00 - 23:59
Sunday00:00 - 01:3007:00 - 23:59
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Christchurch Ap

+64 3 353 1940

Monday07:30 - 21:00
Tuesday07:30 - 21:00
Wednesday07:30 - 21:00
Thursday07:30 - 21:00
Friday07:30 - 21:00
Saturday07:30 - 21:00
Sunday07:30 - 21:00
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8.0 Very good

Anonymous, May 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Car is in good condition. Improve a little bit on the cleanliness. Thank you.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Good. Staff was nice and efficient. Pickup and dropoff were fast and easy. Charges were as initially estimated.

1 out of 2

Hertz

6.1

Okay

Read 7 reviews

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.5

2 locations in Christchurch

Locations in Christchurch

150 Kilmore St

+64 3 365 2195

Monday08:30 - 11:3014:00 - 17:00
Tuesday14:00 - 17:0008:30 - 11:30
Wednesday14:00 - 17:0008:30 - 11:30
Thursday14:00 - 17:0008:30 - 11:30
Friday14:00 - 17:0008:30 - 11:30

30 Durey Rd

+64 3 358 6730

Monday00:00 - 01:3007:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Wednesday00:00 - 01:3007:00 - 23:59
Thursday07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Friday07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Saturday07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Sunday07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
When we arrived to collect our booked car, I was told the booking had been cancelled & there was no car available. No communication to tell me the booking had been cancelled. The staff member was very unhelpful just saying that it wasn’t her problem because we booked through a 3rd party (Kayak). Luckily a super friendly person at another rental car company was able to help us out with a car. It did cost us $100 in taxis to get around between the airport, Hertz, then the new rental car company! All this because the car rental cancellation had not been communicated to me! Very frustrating. NEVER USING HERTZ OR KAYAK EVER AGAIN!!!
48 travelers who rented a car in Christchurch gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.9

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FAQs about renting an electric car in Christchurch

  • Which car rental companies offer electric vehicles in Christchurch?

    Several major rental companies in Christchurch offer electric vehicles, but availability can vary depending on the pickup location and season.
    Companies that frequently offer EV rentals include:

    1. Budget
    2. Avis

    For the best selection, it’s recommended to search early and enable the Electric filter when browsing on KAYAK.

  • How much does it cost to rent an electric car in Christchurch?

    The daily cost of renting an electric car in Christchurch depends on the rental company, the model you choose, the season, and how early you book. Based on recent KAYAK pricing data, the average daily rate for electric car rentals in Christchurch is $134, compared to $54 for standard gas cars.

    Here’s what you can expect:

    • Average price: $63 – $176 per day

    Prices may fluctuate, so it’s always best to check your travel dates directly on KAYAK for real-time rates.

  • Which is the most popular car rental agency for electric vehicles in Christchurch?

    Based on real user feedback on KAYAK, EZU Car Rental leads the way in EV-ready rental locations across Christchurch, offering travelers convenient access to electric cars near Christchurch (CHC). EZU Car Rental has one convenient location in Christchurch, making it easy to pick up your rental.

  • Which local Christchurch hotels have an EV charging station?

    Several hotels in Christchurch offer on-site EV charging for guests. Popular choices include Novotel Christchurch Airport, Sudima Christchurch Airport and Hotel Give, all of which provide charging points. When booking accommodation, check the “EV charger” filter on KAYAK to find hotels that fit your needs.

  • What are the most popular electric cars to rent in Christchurch?

    Travelers often choose EVs that are simple to park, have reliable battery performance, and support fast charging throughout the city.
    Some of the most rented electric cars on KAYAK include:
    • Tesla Model 3
    • Hyundai Kona

Everything you need to know for your electric car rental in Christchurch