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Cheap Car Hire in South Island from £6

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Popular car types in South Island

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At £6/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in South Island in the past week. Out of 88 car hire agencies operating in South Island, there are, in total, 118 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

£7+

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Compact

Compact

£6+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

£7+

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SUV

SUV

£18+

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People carrier

People carrier

£16+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

£18+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

£48+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

£28+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

£5+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

£14+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

£18+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

£18+

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Best car hire deals found in South Island

Volkswagen Polo£6/day
Volkswagen Polo
Found 10/01/26
Kia XCeed£7/day
Kia XCeed
Found 09/30/26
Peugeot 208£7/day
Peugeot 208
Found 09/30/26

Cheapflights insights for South Island car hires

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 81 days before pickup. The average price then is just £32/day – about 32% 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 hire company in South Island is Bargain Rental Cars (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Hao Car Rentals Limited (rated 10.0/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Bargain Rental Cars
Bargain Rental Cars
10.0
Hao Car Rentals Limited
Hao Car Rentals Limited
10.0
Avis
Avis
9.3
Rental Cars 247
Rental Cars 247
9.2

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in South Island is June, when you can expect to pay £22/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in South Island is February (£59/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

£48

February

£59

March

£47

April

£36

May

£23

June

£22

July

£26

August

£24

September

£27

October

£28

November

£35

December

£56

What car do most people hire in South Island?

The most popular types of cars to hire in South Island are the following: SUV cars (Kia Stonic or similar), Compact cars (Toyota Corolla or similar), and Economy cars (Suzuki Swift or similar).

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Top hire agencies in South Island

Bargain Rental Cars

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Hao Car Rentals Limited

10.0
Wonderful
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Avis

9.3
Wonderful
10 reviews•9 locations
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.0

Rental Cars 247

9.2
Wonderful
7 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

9.0

JUCY

8.0
Very Good
4 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.7

New Zealand Discount Car Rentals

8.0
Very Good
19 reviews•3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.3

National

4 locations
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NZZU

2 locations
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car 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 £11/day from EZU Car Rental, booked on Sep. 26.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South Island for a week from EZU Car Rental?

    EZU Car Rental is one of the top picks in South Island. They can have you in a hire car for about £260 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in South Island?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from South Island it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

  • 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 £1,113, with the average price for a rental being around £37 a day. Book with EZU Car Rental, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 88% less compared to the average price of car rentals in South Island.

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