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Cheap Car Rentals in South Island from C$ 32

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in South Island with a pick-up date of 1/3 and drop-off date of 14/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. 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 18 December 2024.

January

C$ 75

February

C$ 79

March

C$ 68

April

C$ 48

May

C$ 38

June

C$ 41

July

C$ 57

August

C$ 52

September

C$ 42

October

C$ 45

November

C$ 52

December

C$ 99

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 18 December 2024.

There are 68 rental agencies servicing South Island. These agencies, altogether, have 93 rental locations available. Need an affordable rental? small car is the cheapest car type to rent in South Island with prices from C$ 32 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can rent in South Island:

Economy

Economy

C$ 34+

Compact

Compact

C$ 32+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 64+

SUV

SUV

C$ 69+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 91+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 93+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 43+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 62+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

C$ 66+

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 18 December 2024.

Small cars

C$ 31 - C$ 90

All Car Types

C$ 41 - C$ 99

To rent a small car in South Island, you would pay an average price of C$ 50/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a small car in South Island (~C$ 31/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 90/day). In fact, May is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Island, renting a small car saves you 24% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in South Island, you would pay an average price of C$ 66/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in South Island (~C$ 37/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~C$ 104/day). In fact, May is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Island, renting a medium car saves you 2% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in South Island, you would pay an average price of C$ 106/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a large car in South Island (~C$ 63/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 189/day). In fact, August is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Island, renting a large car 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.

To rent a SUV in South Island, you would pay an average price of C$ 70/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in South Island (~C$ 36/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 117/day). In fact, June is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Island, renting a SUV is 6% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in South Island, you would pay an average price of C$ 107/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a van in South Island (~C$ 59/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~C$ 191/day). In fact, September is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Island, renting a van is 38% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Nissan SylphyC$ 32/day
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Nissan Sylphy
Honda FitC$ 34/day
2
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Honda Fit
Toyota YarisC$ 34/day
2
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Toyota Yaris

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 18 December 2024.

EZI

10.0
Wonderful
5 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

keddy by Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
1 review8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Avis

9.3
Wonderful
7 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.7

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

8.8

Ace Rental Cars

8.7
Very good
15 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.5

Hertz

8.6
Very good
21 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.4

Apex

8.6
Very good
15 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.3

Dollar

8.4
Very good
3 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

9.2

Thrifty

8.3
Very good
9 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

7.8

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 C$ 65. Data was last updated on 18 December 2024.
Nissan SylphyC$ 32/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Sylphy
Honda FitC$ 34/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Toyota YarisC$ 34/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

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 18 December 2024.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found in South Island?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 66/day when booking a rental car in South Island. The best deal a user found was for C$ 46/day from JUCY , booked on Dec. 16.

  • What car rental company is typically the cheapest in South Island?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in South Island from the following companies over the past two weeks: Rental Cars 247 (C$ 34/day), EZU Car Rental (C$ 34/day), and Snap Rentals (C$ 40/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Bargain Rental Cars (10.0 rating), New Zealand Discount Car Rentals (10.0 rating) and Alamo (10.0 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in South Island.

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

    From Yes Rentals you can rent a car in South Island from about C$ 281 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I rent 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 43%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 83 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, you can rent a car for a month in South Island check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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

    JUCY currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 61% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in South Island. Typically, a monthly car rental in South Island can be found for C$ 1,205. You can find car rental deals to be on average C$ 40 a day.

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