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Cheap Car Rentals in South Island from Rp 592,864

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 10/6 and drop-off date of 18/6. 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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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 10 March 2025.

January

Rp 798,305

February

Rp 782,013

March

Rp 700,553

April

Rp 521,342

May

Rp 374,714

June

Rp 391,006

July

Rp 472,466

August

Rp 472,466

September

Rp 439,882

October

Rp 505,050

November

Rp 586,510

December

Rp 1,058,976

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 rent in South Island and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 10 March 2025.

There are currently 98 hire locations operating in South Island spread across 72 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in South Island is small car at Rp 592,864 a day. Below are all the 2 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Rp 536,494+

Compact

Compact

Rp 592,864+

Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 551,808+

SUV

SUV

Rp 718,964+

People carrier

People carrier

Rp 767,351+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 895,243+

Passenger van

Passenger van

Rp 1,323,884+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Rp 918,540+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Rp 1,182,307+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Rp 1,596,611+

Compare available car types for rental in South Island

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 10 March 2025.

Small cars

Rp 193,059 - Rp 1,260,623

All Car Types

Rp 455,604 - Rp 2,365,425

To hire a small car in South Island, you would pay an average price of Rp 561,270/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Island (~Rp 193,059/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 1,260,623/day). In fact, October is about 66% 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 49% 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 Rp 926,466/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Island (~Rp 405,289/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 2,076,335/day). In fact, May is about 57% 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 saves you 15% 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.

To hire a large car in South Island, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,259,744/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Island (~Rp 1,088,139/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 2,872,408/day). In fact, September is about 14% 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 14% 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 Rp 1,161,444/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Island (~Rp 536,331/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 2,566,021/day). In fact, May is about 54% 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 7% 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 Rp 1,295,742/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in South Island (~Rp 785,109/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~Rp 3,161,290/day). In fact, February is about 40% 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 17% 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.

Toyota CorollaRp 592,864/day
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Toyota Corolla
Hyundai i20Rp 862,170/day
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Hyundai i20

Top rental agencies in South Island

Explore the leading car rental agencies in South Island known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in South Island. Reviews were last updated on 10 March 2025.

keddy by Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
1 review8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

EZI

9.7
Wonderful
5 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.7

Overall

9.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.7

Value

9.7

Avis

9.2
Wonderful
10 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

8.9

Dollar

8.8
Very Good
3 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

9.1

Hertz

8.7
Very Good
22 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.4

Thrifty

8.5
Very Good
10 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.1

Ace Rental Cars

8.5
Very Good
21 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.4

Apex

8.5
Very Good
18 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.3

Best South Island car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in South Island. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in South Island with an average daily rate of Rp 724,666. Data was last updated on 10 March 2025.
Toyota CorollaRp 592,864/day
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Toyota Corolla
Toyota RAV4Rp 718,964/day
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A/C
Toyota RAV4
Toyota CorollaRp 862,170/day
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Toyota Corolla

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in South Island, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 March 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Island?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 549,528/day when booking a car hire in South Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 403,705/day from New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, booked on Mar. 2.

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

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in South Island from the following companies over the past two weeks: Mode Car & Camper Rentals (Rp 536,494/day), New Zealand Discount Car Rentals (Rp 592,864/day), and Go Rentals (Rp 862,170/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Bargain Rental Cars (10.0 rating), Alamo (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 Mode Car & Camper Rentals?

    From Mode Car & Camper Rentals you can hire a car in South Island from about Rp 8,703,812 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 48%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 50 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 rented out for an entire month in South Island.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in South Island for a month?

    Our recent data shows that New Zealand Discount Car Rentals can potentially be 87% below the average car hire price in South Island. Check prices and availability for New Zealand Discount Car Rentals and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in South Island is on average Rp 37,302,052 a month or Rp 1,243,402 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your South Island car hire.

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