South Island

Cheap Car Hire in South Island from £9

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in South Island with a pick-up date of 13/5 and drop-off date of 28/5. 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.
Christchurch, New Zealand
3 May — 10 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Christchurch, New Zealand
Fri 3/5
Midday
Fri 10/5
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 April 2024.

January

£40

February

£44

March

£35

April

£26

May

£24

June

£25

July

£32

August

£30

September

£30

October

£28

November

£35

December

£51

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 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 April 2024.

At £9/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in South Island in the past week. Out of 58 car hire agencies operating in South Island, there are, in total, 80 hire locations. View below for 4 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

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

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 April 2024.

Small cars

£22 - £56

All Car Types

£28 - £61

To hire a small car in South Island, you would pay an average price of £33/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Island (~£22/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£56/day). In fact, May is about 36% 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 20% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in South Island, you would pay an average price of £41/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Island (~£24/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~£62/day). In fact, May is about 43% 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 0% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in South Island, you would pay an average price of £62/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Island (~£40/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~£83/day). In fact, October is about 37% 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 34% 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 £45/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Island (~£34/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£61/day). In fact, May is about 27% 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 9% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in South Island, you would pay an average price of £60/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a van in South Island (~£34/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£99/day). In fact, May 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 32% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in South Island, you would pay an average price of £39/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in South Island (~£46/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~£120/day). In fact, February is about 15% 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 saves you 5% 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 luxury car in South Island, you would pay an average price of £34/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in South Island (~£51/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£71/day). In fact, March is about 50% 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 20% 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.

Toyota Aygo£9/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo
Ford Focus£10/day
4
M
A/C
Ford Focus
Citroen C3£10/day
4
M
A/C
Citroen C3

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 April 2024.

EZI

10.0
Wonderful
1 review6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Avis

9.2
Wonderful
19 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.9

Ace Rental Cars

8.8
Very Good
11 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.5

Apex

8.5
Very Good
9 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.2

Hertz

8.4
Very Good
28 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.2

Thrifty

8.2
Very Good
4 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.2

Budget

7.8
Good
25 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.8

Dollar

7.3
Good
2 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

8.6

Best South Island car hire deals found

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 £33. Data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Toyota Aygo£9/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo
Audi A3£9/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A3
Citroen C3£10/day
4
M
A/C
Citroen C3

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 April 2024.
  • 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 £15/day from Mode Car & Camper Rentals, booked on Apr. 21.

  • 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 (£9/day), Yes Rentals (£10/day), and Mode Car & Camper Rentals (£11/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 EZI (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 Budget?

    Budget is one of the top picks in South Island. They can have you in a hire car for about £232 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 39% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 63 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.

  • 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 £996, with the average price for a rental being around £33 a day. Book with Mode Car & Camper Rentals, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 76% less compared to the average price of car rentals in South Island.

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