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Cheap Car Hire in South Island from £5
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 25/8 and drop-off date of 25/9. 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 15 August 2025.
At £5/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in South Island in the past week. Out of 73 car hire agencies operating in South Island, there are, in total, 102 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:
Economy
£5+
Compact
£6+
Intermediate
£8+
SUV
£16+
People carrier
£21+
Full-size SUV
£24+
Pick-up truck
£32+
Supplier choice
£4+
Compact SUV
£13+
Intermediate SUV
£17+
Standard SUV
£19+
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:
Renault Clio£5/day
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BMW 1 Series£6/day
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Ford Focus£6/day
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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 £21. Data was last updated on 15 August 2025.
Renault Clio£5/day
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BMW 1 Series£6/day
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Ford Focus£6/day
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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 £27/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 keddy by Europcar (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). EZI (rated 9.7/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
keddy by Europcar
10.0
EZI
9.7
Avis
9.2
Dollar
8.8
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 (£53/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
£42
February
£41
March
£33
April
£33
May
£21
June
£22
July
£26
August
£24
September
£23
October
£25
November
£32
December
£53
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), Compact cars (Mitsubishi ASX or similar), and Economy cars (Toyota Yaris 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 15 August 2025.
keddy by Europcar
1 review•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
EZI
5 reviews•11 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Overall
9.7
Pick-up/drop-off
9.7
Value
9.7
Avis
10 reviews•9 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.6
Overall
9.2
Pick-up/drop-off
9.4
Value
8.9
Dollar
2 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
8.8
Pick-up/drop-off
8.5
Value
9.1
Hertz
23 reviews•18 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.9
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.8
Value
8.5
Thrifty
10 reviews•21 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Overall
8.5
Pick-up/drop-off
8.8
Value
8.1
Ace Rental Cars
21 reviews•11 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
8.9
Overall
8.5
Pick-up/drop-off
8.4
Value
8.5
Alamo
3 reviews•5 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 15 August 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in South Island?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £27/day when booking a car hire in South Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for £17/day from Autounion Car Rental, booked on Aug. 10.
How much does it cost to hire a car in South Island for a week from Snap Rentals?
Snap Rentals is one of the top picks in South Island. They can have you in a hire car for about £207 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 £885, with the average price for a rental being around £30 a day. Book with Autounion Car Rental, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 83% less compared to the average price of car rentals in South Island.