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Cheap Car Rentals in South Island from S$ 15

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In South Island, there are 118 active hire locations from 88 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in South Island in the past week - currently priced from S$ 15/day. View deals for 2 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

S$ 15+

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Compact

Compact

S$ 18+

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SUV

SUV

S$ 40+

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People carrier

People carrier

S$ 70+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 69+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

S$ 66+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

S$ 27+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

S$ 29+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

S$ 39+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

S$ 62+

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Best car rental deals found in South Island

Volkswagen PoloS$ 15/day
Volkswagen Polo
Found 10/29/26
Hyundai AvanteS$ 18/day
Hyundai Avante
Found 10/29/26
Kia ForteS$ 19/day
Kia Forte
Found 10/29/26

Cheapflights insights for South Island car rentals

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?

For the best savings on car hire in South Island, make your reservation 51 days before pickup. The average price then is just S$ 47/day – about 14% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in South Island?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in South Island is Hao Car Rentals Limited (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews). Avis (rated 9.7/10 with 6 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hao Car Rentals Limited
Hao Car Rentals Limited
10.0
Avis
Avis
9.7
Snap Rentals
Snap Rentals
7.0
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
2.0

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in South Island is May, when you can expect to pay S$ 31/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in South Island is December (S$ 85/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

S$ 68

February

S$ 84

March

S$ 58

April

S$ 47

May

S$ 31

June

S$ 33

July

S$ 44

August

S$ 42

September

S$ 42

October

S$ 38

November

S$ 45

December

S$ 85

What car do most people rent in South Island?

SUV cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Island. Compact cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Kia Carnival or similar).

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Top rental agencies in South Island

Hao Car Rentals Limited

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Avis

9.7
Wonderful
6 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.7

Overall

9.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

9.1

Snap Rentals

7.0
Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.6

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

1 location
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Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

6.0

Gold Car Rent a Car

2 locations
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GO Rent A Car

1 location
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Maui

1 location
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Joy Car Rental

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 65/day when booking a car hire in South Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 25/day from Hao Car Rentals Limited, booked on Oct. 24.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South Island for a week from New Zealand Discount Car Rentals?

    New Zealand Discount Car Rentals is one of the most popular car hire companies in South Island, offering car hire for around S$ 313 per week on average.

  • 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?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in South Island can be found for about S$ 1,343, with the average price for a rental being around S$ 45 a day. Book with Hao Car Rentals Limited, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 83% less compared to the average price of car rentals in South Island.

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