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Cheap Car Hire in South Island from R221

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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: R221/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from South Island hire providers:

Economy

Economy

R221+

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Compact

Compact

R227+

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SUV

SUV

R1 428+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 871+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 580+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R1 695+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R924+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R2 269+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R2 360+

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Best car hire deals found in South Island

Volkswagen VentoR221/day
Volkswagen Vento
Found 09/25/26
Suzuki CiazR227/day
Suzuki Ciaz
Found 09/24/26
Toyota YarisR259/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 09/24/26

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 R586, which is about 1 292% 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 Avis (rated 0.0/10). NZZU (rated 0.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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NZZU
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Budget
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Hertz
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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 R429 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 129. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R922

February

R1 129

March

R879

April

R662

May

R445

June

R429

July

R526

August

R488

September

R537

October

R505

November

R629

December

R1 074

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

Avis

1 location
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NZZU

1 location
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Budget

1 location
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Hertz

1 location
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Thrifty

2 locations
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Sunnycars

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 R508/day when booking a car hire in South Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for R235/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 082 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 781. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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