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Cheap Car Hire in South Island from $11

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There are 88 hire agencies servicing South Island. These agencies, altogether, have 118 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in South Island with prices from $11 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in South Island:

Economy

Economy

$11+

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Compact

Compact

$11+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$15+

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Full-size

Full-size

$119+

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SUV

SUV

$30+

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People mover

People mover

$40+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$43+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

$176+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

$51+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

$44+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$11+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$25+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$32+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$37+

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Best car hire deals found in South Island

Toyota Corolla$11/day
Toyota Corolla
Found 09/17/26
Kia Forte$11/day
Kia Forte
Found 09/18/26
Suzuki Baleno$11/day
Suzuki Baleno
Found 09/17/26

Cheapflights insights for South Island car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in South Island, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in South Island?

To get the best deal on car hire in South Island, book about 89 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $64, which is about 21% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in South Island?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in South Island is Avis (rated 0.0/10). NZZU (rated 0.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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What is the cheapest month to hire a car in South Island?

Planning to hire a car in South Island? June is the cheapest month, costing about $44 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $115. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$107

February

$115

March

$90

April

$72

May

$52

June

$44

July

$55

August

$50

September

$57

October

$58

November

$78

December

$111

What car do most people hire in South Island?

SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander, for example) are the most popular in South Island. Passenger van (Class Full-size Van) and Economy (Toyota Yaris) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting South Island.

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Top hire agencies in South Island

Avis

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NZZU

1 location
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Budget

1 location
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Hertz

1 location
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Thrifty

2 locations
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Sunnycars

2 locations
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Island?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $62/day when booking a car hire in South Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for $17/day from Autounion Car Rental, booked on Sep. 12.

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

    Snap Rentals is one of the most popular car hire companies in South Island, offering car hire for around $417 per week on average.

  • 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 $1,786. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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