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Cheap Car Hire in South Island from R249

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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: R249/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from South Island hire providers:

Economy

Economy

R293+

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Compact

Compact

R249+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R536+

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SUV

SUV

R615+

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People carrier

People carrier

R761+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R953+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R443+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R615+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R615+

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Best car hire deals found in South Island

BMW 1 SeriesR249/day
BMW 1 Series
Found 09/21/26
Toyota AgyaR293/day
Toyota Agya
Found 09/21/26
Citroen C3 AircrossR312/day
Citroen C3 Aircross
Found 09/21/26

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 71 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R584, which is about 1 286% 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 1 review). Rental Cars 247 (rated 9.5/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hao Car Rentals Limited
Hao Car Rentals Limited
10.0
Rental Cars 247
Rental Cars 247
9.5
JUCY
JUCY
9.3
Avis
Avis
8.8

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 R427 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 125. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R919

February

R1 125

March

R876

April

R660

May

R444

June

R427

July

R530

August

R487

September

R535

October

R503

November

R627

December

R1 071

What car do most people hire in South Island?

SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV, for example) are the most popular in South Island. Economy (Class Economy Car) 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
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Rental Cars 247

9,5
Wonderful
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9,5

Comfort

9,5

Overall

9,5

Pick-up/drop-off

9,5

Value

9,5

JUCY

9,3
Wonderful
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

9,3

Overall

9,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

9,3

Avis

8,8
Very Good
6 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

9,4

Overall

8,8

Pick-up/drop-off

9,1

Value

8,2

Snap Rentals

8,5
Very Good
7 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,5

Go Rentals

1 location
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Gold Car Rent a Car

2 locations
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National

1 location
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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 R506/day when booking a car hire in South Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for R234/day from EZU Car Rental, booked on Sep. 19.

  • 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 R5 066 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 710. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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