Cheap Car Hire in South Island

Most popular company	BARGAINCAR
Price of gas per gallon	$2.09
Average price per day	$30
Cheapest price per day	$13

Cheapest time to hire a car in South Island

January

$40

February

$43

March

$34

April

$35

May

$27

June

$27

July

$28

August

$28

September

$27

October

$28

November

$30

December

$51

Currently, the cheapest month to hire 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 car hire, and of course, car type.

Best South Island Car Hire Deals Found on Cheapflights

Check out some of the best deals for car hire in South Island recently found on Cheapflights

Toyota Passo $25/day

4-5

Aircon

Found 04/13/21

Mitsubishi Lancer $17/day

4-5

Aircon

Found 04/13/21

Isuzu Ascender $45/day

4-5

Aircon

Found 04/13/21

Car Rental FAQs

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

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $30/day when booking a car hire in South Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for $13/day from Avis, booked on Jul. 28.

Which 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: New Zealand Discount Car Rentals ($17/day), Yesaway ($25/day), and Mode Car & Camper Rentals ($29/day).

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

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Avis (9.6 rating), Hertz (8.9 rating) and Budget (8.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in South Island.

What is the price of petrol in South Island?

The average price of petrol in South Island is $2.09/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $94 and $136 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

How much does it cost to hire a car for a week from Bargain Car Rentals?

A car hire in Bargain Car Rentals costs about $115 per week on average.

How far in advance should I book my car hire in South Island for the best price?

Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting the vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 7% on your car rental. For a below average price, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 14 days in advance.