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Cheap Car Rentals in South Island from ₹ 941

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 20/5 and drop-off date of 25/5. 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 16 April 2025.

January

₹ 4,202

February

₹ 4,116

March

₹ 3,173

April

₹ 2,658

May

₹ 1,972

June

₹ 2,058

July

₹ 2,487

August

₹ 2,487

September

₹ 2,315

October

₹ 2,572

November

₹ 3,087

December

₹ 5,574

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 16 April 2025.

There are, in total, 99 car hire locations in South Island that are operated by 72 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: ₹ 941/day). Explore 2 car types currently offered from South Island hire providers:

Economy

Economy

₹ 941+

Compact

Compact

₹ 1,334+

Full-size

Full-size

₹ 5,014+

SUV

SUV

₹ 2,193+

Minivan

Minivan

₹ 2,631+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 4,319+

Passenger van

Passenger van

₹ 4,014+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

₹ 5,042+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₹ 1,653+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

₹ 2,220+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

₹ 2,480+

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 16 April 2025.

Small cars

₹ 1,517 - ₹ 6,418

All Car Types

₹ 2,796 - ₹ 8,901

To hire a small car in South Island, you would pay an average price of ₹ 3,725/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Island (~₹ 1,517/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 6,418/day). In fact, July is about 60% 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 34% 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 ₹ 5,081/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Island (~₹ 2,161/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 10,052/day). In fact, August 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 9% 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 ₹ 8,616/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Island (~₹ 4,818/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~₹ 13,709/day). In fact, August is about 45% 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 36% 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 ₹ 5,691/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Island (~₹ 3,218/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 8,993/day). In fact, August is about 44% 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 3% 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 ₹ 8,593/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a van in South Island (~₹ 1,110/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~₹ 17,237/day). In fact, July is about 88% 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 36% 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 convertible in South Island, you would pay an average price of ₹ 6,035/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in South Island (~₹ 7,436/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~₹ 10,707/day). In fact, October is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Island, hiring a convertible 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.

Hyundai i10₹ 941/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Honda City₹ 1,334/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Ford Ka₹ 1,334/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka

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 16 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 ₹ 1,651. Data was last updated on 16 April 2025.
Hyundai i10₹ 941/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Honda City₹ 1,334/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Ford Ka₹ 1,334/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka

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 16 April 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Island?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 3,246/day when booking a car hire in South Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 2,582/day from Autounion Car Rental, booked on Apr. 13.

  • 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: New Zealand Discount Car Rentals (₹ 941/day), Snap Rentals (₹ 1,334/day), and GoldStar (₹ 1,353/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 Apex?

    Apex offers hire cars in South Island for about ₹ 40,886 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.

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

    You can potentially save up to 80% on a month-long rental by booking with Autounion Car Rental. Autounion Car Rental is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in South Island can cost you on average ₹ 175,225 a month or ₹ 5,841 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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