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Cheap Car Hire in South Island from R181

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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: R181/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from South Island hire providers:

Economy

Economy

R181+

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Compact

Compact

R240+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R261+

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Full-size

Full-size

R1 835+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 463+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R531+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R387+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R810+

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Best car hire deals found in South Island

Toyota YarisR181/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 08/24/26
Volkswagen VentoR184/day
Volkswagen Vento
Found 08/24/26
Citroen C3 AircrossR240/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 R679, which is about 1 275% 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 Hao Car Rentals Limited (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews). Avis (rated 9.3/10 with 11 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hao Car Rentals Limited
Hao Car Rentals Limited
10.0
Avis
Avis
9.3
Snap Rentals
Snap Rentals
7.8
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
2.0

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 R479 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 262. 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 066

February

R1 174

March

R930

April

R743

May

R559

June

R479

July

R667

August

R627

September

R607

October

R579

November

R759

December

R1 262

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

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
11 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

9,5

Comfort

9,6

Overall

9,3

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

8,7

Snap Rentals

7,8
Good
12 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,7

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

3 locations
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Cleanliness

2,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

6,0

Gold Car Rent a Car

4 locations
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GO Rent A Car

2 locations
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Maui

2 locations
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Right Cars

3 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 R531/day when booking a car hire in South Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for R252/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 987 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 373. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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