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Cheap Thrifty car hire at Christchurch Airport

Compact

4-5 doors
43
From
£43
per day

Intermediate

Sports car
54
From
£50
per day

Fullsize

Sports car
54
From
£69
per day

Premium

Pickup
52
From
£79
per day

Economy

4-5 doors
42
From
£134
per day
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Thrifty
4.6/5
Good180 reviews
From
£41per day
Car condition
4.7/5
Car cleanliness
4.7/5
Easy collection
4.3/5
Customer service
4.8/5
From
£41per day

Thrifty at Christchurch Airport

Most popular carCompact, 4-5 doors
Average price£45 per day
Cheapest price£43 per day
Best time to bookLess than 1 week before

Get the best car hire deal at Christchurch Airport with Thrifty

Taking a some time to look for the best deal can seem a little daunting. But Skyscanner does the hard work for you. In a matter of seconds, we scan hundreds of trusted travel providers so you can pick the best car hire deal for you. These tips will help you make the most of your booking search:

Getting the best price

It can be tricky to know if you’re getting a good price when it comes to car hire. The cheapest Thrifty car rental price we could find at Christchurch Airport is £43 per day. Certain cars can also save you cash. The cheapest car to rent is usually a Compact.

Pick-up options

Collect your rental car at the airport with ease by selecting the right pick-up option for you. You could collect your car at the airport, be met by Thrifty staff or even get a shuttle bus to the pick-up location. Whatever you'd prefer, Thrifty could offer you a range of options. Just start your car hire search and filter by 'Pick-up' options.

No waiting around

Beat the queues by booking a car hire deal that lets you pick up your rental car without the hassle. With self-service pick-up there’s no queuing to get keys or hand documents over. Which means more time on the road and less time hanging around rental offices. Simply tick ‘Self-service pick-up’ when you’re searching for a deal.

Try electric or hybrid

Want to travel with less impact on the planet and drive with fewer pit stops? With Thrifty, you could rent an electric or hybrid car. Just tick ‘electric’ or ‘hybrid’ when you do your search.

Go automatic

If you prefer to drive an automatic car, Thrifty has got you covered. With automatic car hire options available at Christchurch Airport, you won't have to worry about driving a manual. Tick ‘automatic’ when you start your search, and we’ll do the rest.

Rent a car long term, if you need to

Looking to rent a car with Thrifty for a little longer than a couple of weeks? No problem. Just enter your preferred dates when you search and we’ll show you what’s available. Keep in mind that renting for a full month could be cheaper than three weeks.

Rent a car when under 25

Looking to rent a car with Thrifty at Christchurch Airport and are under 25? No stress! You can. Just bear in mind that rental companies may apply extra charges and restrictions. When you start your search, simply un-tick ‘Driver aged between 25 - 75’ and enter how old you are.

Go with the right company

Not set on renting with Thrifty? It could make sense to consider other companies too. The top car hire companies most people book with at Christchurch Airport are Discount Car Rentals, Ezi and Snap. The cheapest car hire companies at Christchurch Airport are Ace Rent a Car, Fox - Rent A Car and Jucy. Take a look today and see if you could get a better car hire deal with another company.

More pick-up points

If you’re flexible on your pick-up point, you could find a better deal with Thrifty at another airport.

Nelson Airport

From
£42
per day

Wellington Airport

From
£39
per day

Dunedin Airport

From
£45
per day

Queenstown Airport

From
£39
per day

Palmerston North Airport

From
£38
per day

Nelson Airport

From
£42
per day

Wellington Airport

From
£39
per day

Dunedin Airport

From
£45
per day

Queenstown Airport

From
£39
per day

Palmerston North Airport

From
£38
per day

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Drive NZ
4.9/5
Excellent
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.4/5
Europcar
4.8/5
Good336 reviews
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.3/5
Ezi
4.8/5
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Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.2/5
Snap
4.8/5
Good60 reviews
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.2/5
yesaway car rental
4.8/5
Good
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.2/5
Keddy By Europcar
4.8/5
Good
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.2/5
Drive NZ
4.9/5
Excellent
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.4/5
Europcar
4.8/5
Good336 reviews
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.3/5
Ezi
4.8/5
Good116 reviews
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.2/5
Snap
4.8/5
Good60 reviews
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.2/5
yesaway car rental
4.8/5
Good
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.2/5
Keddy By Europcar
4.8/5
Good
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.2/5

Thrifty car hire at Christchurch

Sometimes it can be cheaper to rent a car for a week, rather than hiring a car over a shorter period. To give you an idea of general price, the average cost to rent a car for a week with Thrifty at Christchurch Airport is £157. Whereas the average price to hire a car for a day is £45.
On average it costs £45 per day to rent a car with Thrifty at Christchurch Airport. The cheapest price we could find is £43.
If you’re not so keen on Thrifty, there are other companies to choose from:

Yes rentals offer car rental in Christchurch from £26 per day.

Discount Car Rentals offer car rental in Christchurch from £31 per day.

mode rentals offer car rental in Christchurch from £31 per day.
With Skyscanner, renting a car at Christchurch Airport with Thrifty is easy. Just enter your dates and we’ll scan hundreds of trusted travel providers.

Then you can compare rental rates and different types of car to find the best deal. Once you’ve found the right ride, you’ll be redirected to book with the provider, with no extra fees.
Yes, you can rent a car at Christchurch Airport for a month. Just enter your dates and search for the type of car you want.
The cost of insurance will depend on the deal you go for. Different booking sites will offer different levels of cover. On top of this, the amount of excess you pick can also effect the price of your insurance. Start your car hire search today and take a look at the levels of cover you could get.
The deposit you pay can depend on the type of car you choose, so make sure you check this before you book. You can usually find out this information when you’re redirected to the booking site.
You can book car hire in Christchurch Airport in three simple steps. First, explore the range of available cars, from family-friendly SUVs to small compact cars. Next, narrow down your choices by comparing features like fuel policy, mileage and customer reviews to find the best deal. Then, once you’ve found the perfect car, you’ll be redirected to the provider’s website to book, with no extra fees.
When you rent a car near Christchurch Airport, most companies require you to be at least 21 years old. Some companies charge an extra fee if you're under 25, so make sure you check before booking.
You can rent a car in Christchurch Airport for as long as you need, depending on availability. If you know your travel dates, start searching on Skyscanner today.

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