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Cheap Car Hire in South Island from R393
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in South Island with a pick-up date of 31/8 and drop-off date of 7/9. 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.
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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 26 August 2025.
There are, in total, 102 car hire locations in South Island that are operated by 73 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R393/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from South Island hire providers:
Compact
R393+
People carrier
R2 901+
Pick-up truck
R822+
Intermediate SUV
R443+
Compact SUV
R489+
Compare car hire deals in South Island by type
Here are the best South Island small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best South Island SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Nissan AlmeraR393/day
4
M
A/C
Best car hire deals found in South Island
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 R537. Data was last updated on 26 August 2025.
Nissan AlmeraR393/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota RushR443/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla CrossR489/day
4
M
A/C
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 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R748, which is about 1 411% cheaper than the typical rate.
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 Dollar (rated 10.0/10). EZI (rated 9.5/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Dollar
10.0
EZI
9.5
Avis
9.3
Thrifty
8.4
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in South Island?
Planning to hire a car in South Island? May is the cheapest month, costing about R570 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 345. 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 199
February
R1 088
March
R906
April
R915
May
R570
June
R605
July
R786
August
R743
September
R702
October
R681
November
R880
December
R1 345
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 26 August 2025.
Dollar
4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10,0
Comfort
10,0
Overall
10,0
Pick-up/drop-off
9,5
Value
9,5
EZI
2 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9,5
Comfort
9,5
Overall
9,5
Pick-up/drop-off
9,5
Value
9,5
Avis
10 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9,5
Comfort
9,6
Overall
9,3
Pick-up/drop-off
9,0
Value
8,6
Thrifty
8 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,9
Comfort
9,0
Overall
8,4
Pick-up/drop-off
8,7
Value
8,1
Apex
11 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,5
Comfort
7,9
Overall
8,4
Pick-up/drop-off
8,6
Value
8,1
Hertz
15 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,2
Comfort
8,6
Overall
8,3
Pick-up/drop-off
8,4
Value
7,9
Ace Rental Cars
16 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9,1
Comfort
8,7
Overall
8,2
Pick-up/drop-off
8,3
Value
8,3
New Zealand Discount Car Rentals
19 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,2
Comfort
7,9
Overall
8,0
Pick-up/drop-off
7,9
Value
8,3
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 26 August 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in South Island for a week from Mode?
Mode is one of the most popular car hire companies in South Island, offering car hire for around R3 928 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.