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Cheap Car Hire in South Island

Christchurch, New Zealand
3 Dec — 10 Dec
Driver's age: 26-65
Christchurch, New Zealand
Sun 3/12
Midday
Sun 10/12
Midday

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 26 November 2023.

January

£50

February

£56

March

£49

April

£38

May

£29

June

£28

July

£34

August

£30

September

£31

October

£29

November

£36

December

£52

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Island is June. The most expensive time to rent a car is February. 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 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 26 November 2023.

Compare available car types for hire in South Island

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 26 November 2023.

Small cars

£19 - £42

All Car Types

£33 - £64

To hire a small car in South Island, you would pay an average price of £29/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Island (~£19/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~£42/day). In fact, August is about 35% 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 36% 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 medium car in South Island, you would pay an average price of £39/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Island (~£30/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~£53/day). In fact, August is about 25% 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 12% 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 large car in South Island, you would pay an average price of £47/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Island (~£33/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~£66/day). In fact, October is about 30% 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 5% 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 £46/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Island (~£31/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£63/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 is 3% 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 van in South Island, you would pay an average price of £58/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in South Island (~£33/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£83/day). In fact, September is about 45% 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 24% 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 pickup truck in South Island, you would pay an average price of £54/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in South Island (~£66/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£139/day). In fact, June is about 20% 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 is 19% 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 luxury car in South Island, you would pay an average price of £37/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in South Island (~£18/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~£65/day). In fact, September is about 52% 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 saves you 18% 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.

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 26 November 2023.

Hertz

9.1
Wonderful
31 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

9.3

Dollar

9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Avis

9.2
Wonderful
16 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

9.0

Ace Rental Cars

8.8
Very Good
5 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.1

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.6

Apex

8.4
Very Good
7 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.3

Go Rentals

5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Thrifty

7.6
Good
2 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.8

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.6

Budget

7.4
Good
9 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.2

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 26 November 2023.

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 £17/day from Budget, booked on Nov. 23.

What car hire 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: New Zealand Discount Car Rentals (£16/day), Europcar (£21/day), and Budget (£27/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 Dollar (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 top picks in South Island. They can have you in a hire car for about £285 per week on average.

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

Booking early can save you upwards of 38% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 59 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in South Island.

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.

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