Cheap Car Rentals in South Island from $25
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 15/12 and drop-off date of 20/12. 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.
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 20 November 2024.
January
$83
February
$91
March
$72
April
$54
May
$42
June
$42
July
$50
August
$49
September
$45
October
$50
November
$62
December
$110
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 20 November 2024.
There are currently 93 hire locations operating in South Island spread across 68 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in South Island is small car at $25 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
$25+
Compact
$35+
Intermediate
$83+
Standard
$77+
Full-size
$117+
SUV
$65+
People mover
$79+
Full-size SUV
$78+
Passenger van
$175+
Pick-up truck
$119+
Premium SUV
$137+
Supplier choice
$42+
Intermediate SUV
$48+
Compact SUV
$50+
Standard SUV
$68+
Supplier choice saloon
$87+
Standard estate car
$171+
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 20 November 2024.
Small cars | $33 - $144 | |
|---|---|---|
All Car Types | $59 - $174 |
To hire a small car in South Island, you would pay an average price of $60/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Island (~$33/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$144/day). In fact, September is about 45% 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, hiring a small car saves you 35% 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 $91/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Island (~$48/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$180/day). In fact, June is about 48% 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, hiring a medium car is 2% more expensive. 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 large car in South Island, you would pay an average price of $127/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Island (~$93/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$207/day). In fact, June is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Island, hiring a large car is 29% more expensive. 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.
To hire a SUV in South Island, you would pay an average price of $95/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Island (~$60/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$176/day). In fact, May is about 38% 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, hiring a SUV is 6% more expensive. 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a van in South Island, you would pay an average price of $145/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a van in South Island (~$95/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$231/day). In fact, June is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Island, hiring a van is 38% more expensive. 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a pickup truck in South Island, you would pay an average price of $160/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in South Island (~$99/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$246/day). In fact, May is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Island, hiring a pickup truck is 44% more expensive. 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.
To hire a luxury car in South Island, you would pay an average price of $124/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in South Island (~$60/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$226/day). In fact, August is about 52% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Island, hiring a luxury car is 28% more expensive. 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.
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 6 car hire companies in South Island. Reviews were last updated on 20 November 2024.
Thrifty
Avis
Budget
Hertz
keddy by Europcar
Sunnycars