South Island

Cheap Car Hire in South Island from S$ 17

Christchurch, New Zealand
26 Apr — 3 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Christchurch, New Zealand
Fri 26-4
Noon
Fri 3-5
Noon

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 19 April 2024.

January

S$ 69

February

S$ 76

March

S$ 59

April

S$ 47

May

S$ 42

June

S$ 44

July

S$ 55

August

S$ 51

September

S$ 51

October

S$ 48

November

S$ 59

December

S$ 87

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 19 April 2024.

In South Island, there are 80 active hire locations from 58 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in South Island in the past week - currently priced from S$ 17/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

S$ 17+

Compact

Compact

S$ 18+

Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 19+

SUV

SUV

S$ 33+

People carrier

People carrier

S$ 40+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 53+

Passenger van

Passenger van

S$ 38+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

S$ 26+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

S$ 30+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

S$ 30+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

S$ 32+

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 19 April 2024.

Small cars

S$ 45 - S$ 97

All Car Types

S$ 59 - S$ 129

To hire a small car in South Island, you would pay an average price of S$ 60/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Island (~S$ 45/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~S$ 97/day). In fact, July is about 27% 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 30% 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 S$ 80/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Island (~S$ 48/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~S$ 149/day). In fact, May is about 41% 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 7% 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 medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in South Island, you would pay an average price of S$ 118/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Island (~S$ 91/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~S$ 167/day). In fact, May is about 23% 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 27% 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 S$ 83/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Island (~S$ 57/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~S$ 135/day). In fact, May is about 33% 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 saves you 4% 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 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 S$ 135/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a van in South Island (~S$ 81/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~S$ 207/day). In fact, May is about 41% 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 37% 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in South Island, you would pay an average price of S$ 70/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in South Island (~S$ 86/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~S$ 219/day). In fact, November is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Island, hiring a pickup truck saves you 19% 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 luxury car in South Island, you would pay an average price of S$ 101/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in South Island (~S$ 66/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~S$ 217/day). In fact, August is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Island, hiring a luxury car is 15% 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.

Audi A1S$ 17/day
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A/C
Audi A1
Audi A1S$ 18/day
2
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A/C
Audi A1
Toyota CorollaS$ 18/day
4
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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 19 April 2024.

Hertz

8.7
Very Good
37 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.6

EZI

10.0
Wonderful
1 review11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Avis

9.1
Wonderful
20 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.8

Ace Rental Cars

8.8
Very Good
13 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.5

Apex

8.6
Very Good
10 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.4

Thrifty

8.3
Very Good
6 reviews19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

7.8

Alamo

8.2
Very Good
5 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

8.5

Dollar

8.0
Very Good
3 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

9.0

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 S$ 33. Data was last updated on 19 April 2024.
Audi A1S$ 17/day
2
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A/C
Audi A1
Audi A1S$ 18/day
2
M
A/C
Audi A1
Toyota CorollaS$ 18/day
4
M
A/C
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 19 April 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Island?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 59/day when booking a car hire in South Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 32/day from Mode Car & Camper Rentals, booked on Apr. 14.

  • 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: EZU Car Rental (S$ 17/day), Mode Car & Camper Rentals (S$ 18/day), and Rental Cars 247 (S$ 33/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Rental Cars 247 (10.0 rating), Bargain Rental Cars (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 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$ 363 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in South Island for the best price?

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 40% on your car hire. For a below average price in South Island, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 60 days in advance.

  • 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$ 1,556, with the average price for a rental being around S$ 52 a day. Book with Mode Car & Camper Rentals, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 74% less compared to the average price of car rentals in South Island.

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