South Island

Cheap Car Hire in South Island from £15

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 8/3 and drop-off date of 15/3. 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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Popular car types in South Island

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in South Island and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 19 January 2026.

At £15/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in South Island in the past week. Out of 78 car hire agencies operating in South Island, there are, in total, 106 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

£101+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare car hire deals in South Island by type

Here are the best South Island small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best South Island medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best South Island SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best South Island van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best South Island pickup truck hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

MG ZS£15/day
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MG ZS
Renault Clio£16/day
2
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A/C
Renault Clio
Hyundai Ioniq£16/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai Ioniq

Best car hire deals found in South Island

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in South Island. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in South Island with an average daily rate of £53. Data was last updated on 19 January 2026.
MG ZS£15/day
4
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A/C
MG ZS
Renault Clio£16/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Clio
Hyundai Ioniq£16/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Ioniq

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 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just £30/day – about 36% less than the yearly average.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). keddy by Europcar (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in South Island is May, when you can expect to pay £21/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in South Island is December (£54/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

£44

February

£46

March

£38

April

£38

May

£21

June

£23

July

£26

August

£26

September

£27

October

£26

November

£35

December

£54

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 (Class Compact SUV or similar), Economy cars (Toyota Yaris or similar), and Passenger van cars (Class Compact Van or similar).

Top hire agencies in South Island

Explore the leading car hire agencies in South Island known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in South Island. Reviews were last updated on 19 January 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10.0
Wonderful
1 review4 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 review5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Avis

9.4
Wonderful
9 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.8

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

9.0

Dollar

8.8
Very Good
2 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

9.1

EZI

8.7
Very Good
5 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.7

Thrifty

8.5
Very Good
10 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.1

Apex

8.5
Very Good
15 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.2

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
3 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.4

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in South Island, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 January 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Island?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £43/day when booking a car hire in South Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for £26/day from GoldStar, booked on Jan. 10.

  • 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 £181 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 £775, with the average price for a rental being around £26 a day. Book with GoldStar, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 78% less compared to the average price of car rentals in South Island.

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