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Cheap Car Rentals in South Island from Rp 361,289

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 3/3 and drop-off date of 9/3. 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 26 December 2024.

January

Rp 785,760

February

Rp 898,011

March

Rp 689,544

April

Rp 513,149

May

Rp 400,898

June

Rp 400,898

July

Rp 481,077

August

Rp 465,041

September

Rp 432,969

October

Rp 497,113

November

Rp 577,293

December

Rp 1,042,334

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 26 December 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 Rp 361,289 a day. Below are all the 2 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Rp 434,253+

Compact

Compact

Rp 361,289+

Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 773,412+

Full-size

Full-size

Rp 1,292,816+

SUV

SUV

Rp 1,408,435+

People carrier

People carrier

Rp 940,667+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 1,209,590+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Rp 522,130+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Rp 776,940+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Rp 826,010+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Rp 1,016,036+

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 26 December 2024.

Small cars

Rp 190,025 - Rp 1,344,235

All Car Types

Rp 627,089 - Rp 2,274,541

To hire a small car in South Island, you would pay an average price of Rp 596,999/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Island (~Rp 190,025/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 1,344,235/day). In fact, October is about 69% 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 1,061,955/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Island (~Rp 378,688/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~Rp 2,854,050/day). In fact, May is about 65% 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 8% 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 1,234,645/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Island (~Rp 1,071,039/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 2,551,821/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 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.

To hire a SUV in South Island, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,227,580/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Island (~Rp 527,902/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 2,588,155/day). In fact, May is about 57% 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.

To hire a van in South Island, you would pay an average price of Rp 2,067,408/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a van in South Island (~Rp 878,287/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~Rp 9,851,667/day). In fact, April is about 58% 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 45% 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 361,289/day
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Hyundai i20Rp 362,733/day
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Hyundai i20
Toyota CorollaRp 387,749/day
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Toyota Corolla

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 26 December 2024.

EZI

10.0
Wonderful
5 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

keddy by Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
1 review6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Avis

9.4
Wonderful
8 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

9.8

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

9.0

Go Rentals

5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.0

Ace Rental Cars

8.7
Very Good
15 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.5

Hertz

8.6
Very Good
21 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.4

Apex

8.5
Very Good
13 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.2

Thrifty

8.4
Very Good
9 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.1

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 630,051. Data was last updated on 26 December 2024.
Toyota CorollaRp 361,289/day
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Toyota Corolla
Hyundai i20Rp 362,733/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20
Toyota CorollaRp 387,749/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 26 December 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Island?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 1,919,019/day when booking a car hire in South Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 1,918,217/day from Europcar, booked on Dec. 22.

  • 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: Snap Rentals (Rp 387,749/day), New Zealand Discount Car Rentals (Rp 434,253/day), and Apex (Rp 773,412/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), New Zealand Discount Car Rentals (10.0 rating) and Alamo (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 EZU Car Rental?

    From EZU Car Rental you can hire a car in South Island from about Rp 10,987,733 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 83 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 Europcar can potentially be 22% below the average car hire price in South Island. Check prices and availability for Europcar and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in South Island is on average Rp 47,090,284 a month or Rp 1,569,676 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your South Island car hire.

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