South Island

Cheap Car Hire in South Island

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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 R688, which is about 1 311% 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 Avis (rated 9.2/10 with 10 reviews). Snap Rentals (rated 7.8/10 with 12 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 R489 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 289. 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 107

February

R1 198

March

R978

April

R767

May

R518

June

R489

July

R742

August

R642

September

R618

October

R584

November

R771

December

R1 289

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 21 May 2026.

Avis

9,2
Wonderful
10 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,4

Comfort

9,6

Overall

9,2

Pick-up/drop-off

9,4

Value

8,9

Snap Rentals

7,8
Good
12 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,7

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

7 locations
Overview

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

GO Rent A Car

2 locations

Maui

2 locations

Right Cars

6 locations

Joy Car Rental

1 location

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 21 May 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Island?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R522/day when booking a car hire in South Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for R272/day from EZU Car Rental, booked on May 18.

  • 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 R12 214 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 R52 344. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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