South Island

Cheap Car Hire in South Island from R318

Christchurch, New Zealand
Apr 5 — Apr 12
Driver's age: 26-65
Christchurch, New Zealand
Fri 5/4
Noon
Fri 12/4
Noon

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in South Island?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in South Island and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

January

R965

February

R1 060

March

R851

April

R776

May

R605

June

R643

July

R795

August

R719

September

R738

October

R681

November

R832

December

R1 211

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Island is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 29 March 2024.

There are, in total, 80 car hire locations in South Island that are operated by 58 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R318/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from South Island hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Standard

Standard

R1 141+

Full-size

Full-size

R2 232+

SUV

SUV

People carrier

People carrier

R1 001+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 592+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 027+

Compare available car types for rental in South Island

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in South Island to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Small cars

R504 - R3 777

All Car Types

R553 - R3 309

To hire a small car in South Island, you would pay an average price of R1 078/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Island (~R504/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R3 777/day). In fact, May is about 54% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Island, renting a small car saves you 24% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Island small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in South Island, you would pay an average price of R756/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Island (~R283/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R2 631/day). In fact, October is about 63% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Island, renting a medium car saves you 47% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Island medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in South Island, you would pay an average price of R797/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Island (~R846/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R2 220/day). In fact, May is about 6% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Island, renting a SUV saves you 44% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Volkswagen PoloR318/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Toyota Corolla QuestR468/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Suzuki CiazR512/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

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 29 March 2024.

Dollar

10,0
Wonderful
1 review7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

EZI

10,0
Wonderful
1 review5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Avis

9,3
Wonderful
26 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,6

Comfort

9,5

Overall

9,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,7

Value

8,8

Ace Rental Cars

8,8
Very Good
11 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,8

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,5

Apex

8,6
Very Good
8 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

8,2

Hertz

8,6
Very Good
25 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

9,1

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,8

Value

8,4

Thrifty

8,2
Very Good
4 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,7

Value

8,2

Snap Rentals

8,0
Very Good
10 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,1

Best South Island car hire deals found

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 R1 097. Data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Volkswagen PoloR318/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Toyota Corolla QuestR468/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Suzuki CiazR512/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

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 29 March 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Island?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R571/day when booking a car hire in South Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for R468/day from Discount Car & Truck Rentals, booked on Jul. 28.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in South Island?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in South Island from the following companies over the past two weeks: New Zealand Discount Car Rentals (R907/day), Sixt (R993/day), and Mode Car & Camper Rentals (R1 173/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in South Island?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Rental Cars 247 (10,0 rating), Bargain Rental Cars (10,0 rating) and EZI (10,0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in South Island.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South Island for a week from Sixt?

    Sixt is one of the most popular car hire companies in South Island, offering car hire for around R12 953 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in South Island for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in South Island it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 45%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 71 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • 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 R55 513. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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