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Cheap Car Rentals in South Island from Rp 258,476

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 20/6 and drop-off date of 28/6. 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 15 April 2025.

January

Rp 822,423

February

Rp 805,639

March

Rp 621,013

April

Rp 520,308

May

Rp 386,035

June

Rp 402,819

July

Rp 486,740

August

Rp 486,740

September

Rp 453,172

October

Rp 503,524

November

Rp 604,229

December

Rp 1,090,970

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 15 April 2025.

There are currently 99 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 258,476 a day. Below are all the 2 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Rp 258,476+

Compact

Compact

Rp 258,476+

Full-size

Full-size

Rp 1,441,423+

SUV

SUV

Rp 556,059+

People carrier

People carrier

Rp 1,364,048+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 819,067+

Passenger van

Passenger van

Rp 2,367,070+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Rp 380,497+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Rp 447,801+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Rp 542,800+

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 15 April 2025.

Small cars

Rp 198,892 - Rp 1,298,708

All Car Types

Rp 443,086 - Rp 2,428,031

To hire a small car in South Island, you would pay an average price of Rp 547,480/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Island (~Rp 198,892/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 1,298,708/day). In fact, October is about 64% 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 51% 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 978,600/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Island (~Rp 417,533/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 2,139,065/day). In fact, May is about 58% 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 12% 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 1,292,567/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Island (~Rp 1,121,013/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 2,957,191/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 15% 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 1,199,805/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Island (~Rp 477,844/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 2,682,902/day). In fact, May is about 61% 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 8% 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 1,334,252/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in South Island (~Rp 808,828/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~Rp 3,256,797/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 18% 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 258,476/day
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Toyota Corolla
Hyundai i20Rp 296,240/day
4
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A/C
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 15 April 2025.

EZI

9.5
Wonderful
3 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

9.5

Avis

9.4
Wonderful
9 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.8

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

9.0

Dollar

8.6
Very Good
2 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

9.0

Thrifty

8.4
Very Good
8 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.1

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
3 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.4

Hertz

8.3
Very Good
16 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.0

Apex

8.3
Very Good
13 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.1

Ace Rental Cars

8.2
Very Good
16 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

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 471,887. Data was last updated on 15 April 2025.
Toyota CorollaRp 258,476/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Hyundai i20Rp 296,240/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Toyota RAV4Rp 556,059/day
2
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A/C
Toyota RAV4

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 15 April 2025.
  • 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 Yes Rentals?

    From Yes Rentals you can hire a car in South Island from about Rp 2,181,772 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 49%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 8 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.

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