South Island

Cheap Car Hire in South Island from R208

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in South Island with a pick-up date of 2/6 and drop-off date of 16/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Queenstown, New Zealand
May 8 — May 15
Driver's age: 26-65
Queenstown, New Zealand
Wed 8/5
Noon
Wed 15/5
Noon

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in South Island?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in South Island and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 1 May 2024.

January

R1 027

February

R1 064

March

R896

April

R635

May

R579

June

R653

July

R1 102

August

R915

September

R765

October

R691

November

R821

December

R1 326

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Island is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in South Island

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in South Island and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 1 May 2024.

There are, in total, 80 car hire locations in South Island that are operated by 58 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R208/day). Explore 2 car types currently offered from South Island hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for rental in South Island

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in South Island to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 1 May 2024.

Small cars

R327 - R1 545

All Car Types

R327 - R4 994

To hire a small car in South Island, you would pay an average price of R703/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Island (~R327/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R1 545/day). In fact, September is about 54% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Island, renting a small car saves you 42% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Island small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in South Island, you would pay an average price of R427/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Island (~R677/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R1 138/day). In fact, November is about 58% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Island, renting a medium car saves you 65% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in South Island, you would pay an average price of R464/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Island (~R677/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R1 138/day). In fact, November is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Island, renting a SUV saves you 62% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Toyota Corolla QuestR208/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Volkswagen PoloR213/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen Polo VivoR234/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo

Top rental agencies in South Island

Explore the leading car hire agencies in South Island known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in South Island. Reviews were last updated on 1 May 2024.

Hertz

8,6
Very Good
34 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,9

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,7

Value

8,4

EZI

10,0
Wonderful
1 review8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Avis

9,2
Wonderful
20 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,6

Comfort

9,6

Overall

9,2

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

8,9

Ace Rental Cars

8,8
Very Good
13 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,2

Comfort

8,9

Overall

8,8

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

8,5

Apex

8,5
Very Good
9 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

8,3

Thrifty

8,4
Very Good
5 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

9,1

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,8

Value

8,2

Alamo

8,2
Very Good
5 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,7

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

8,5

Europcar

8,2
Very Good
6 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

7,7

Best South Island car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in South Island. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in South Island with an average daily rate of R483. Data was last updated on 1 May 2024.
Toyota Corolla QuestR208/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Volkswagen PoloR213/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen Polo VivoR234/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in South Island, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 May 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Island?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R230/day when booking a car hire in South Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for R197/day from Mode Car & Camper Rentals, booked on Apr. 28.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in South Island?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in South Island from the following companies over the past two weeks: Mode Car & Camper Rentals (R208/day), New Zealand Discount Car Rentals (R213/day), and Snap Rentals (R277/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in South Island?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Rental Cars 247 (10,0 rating), Bargain Rental Cars (10,0 rating) and EZI (10,0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in South Island.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South Island for a week from Mode Car & Camper Rentals?

    Mode Car & Camper Rentals is one of the most popular car hire companies in South Island, offering car hire for around R1 612 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in South Island for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in South Island it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 36%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 70 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in South Island?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in South Island.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in South Island for a month?

    The average cost of a car hire in South Island for a month is R6 909. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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