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Cheap Car Hire in South Island from R180

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There are, in total, 118 car hire locations in South Island that are operated by 88 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R180/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from South Island hire providers:

Economy

Economy

R180+

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Compact

Compact

R239+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R285+

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Full-size

Full-size

R1 831+

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SUV

SUV

R657+

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People carrier

People carrier

R999+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R528+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R385+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R808+

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Best car hire deals found in South Island

Toyota YarisR180/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 08/26/26
Volkswagen VentoR217/day
Volkswagen Vento
Found 08/25/26
Citroen C3 AircrossR239/day
Citroen C3 Aircross
Found 08/25/26

Cheapflights insights for South Island car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in South Island, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in South Island?

To get the best deal on car hire in South Island, book about 8 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R677, which is about 1 273% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in South Island?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in South Island is Bargain Rental Cars (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Hao Car Rentals Limited (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Bargain Rental Cars
Bargain Rental Cars
10.0
Hao Car Rentals Limited
Hao Car Rentals Limited
10.0
Avis
Avis
9.3
Rental Cars 247
Rental Cars 247
9.2

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in South Island?

Planning to hire a car in South Island? June is the cheapest month, costing about R478 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 259. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R1 064

February

R1 172

March

R929

April

R741

May

R558

June

R478

July

R666

August

R626

September

R606

October

R578

November

R757

December

R1 259

What car do most people hire in South Island?

SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV, for example) are the most popular in South Island. Intermediate (Toyota Camry) and Compact (Toyota Corolla) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting South Island.

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Top rental agencies in South Island

Bargain Rental Cars

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Hao Car Rentals Limited

10,0
Wonderful
2 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Avis

9,3
Wonderful
10 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

9,5

Comfort

9,6

Overall

9,3

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

8,6

Rental Cars 247

9,2
Wonderful
7 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9,2

Comfort

9,2

Overall

9,2

Pick-up/drop-off

9,2

Value

9,0

JUCY

8,0
Very Good
4 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,7

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,7

New Zealand Discount Car Rentals

8,0
Very Good
19 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

8,3

National

2 locations
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NZZU

2 locations
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Island?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R529/day when booking a car hire in South Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for R251/day from EZU Car Rental, booked on Aug. 22.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South Island for a week from New Zealand Discount Car Rentals?

    New Zealand Discount Car Rentals is one of the most popular car hire companies in South Island, offering car hire for around R4 977 per week on average.

  • 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 R21 328. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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