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Cheap Car Rentals in South Island from Rp 671,231

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 16/1 and drop-off date of 19/1. 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 rent in South Island and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 19 December 2025.
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There are currently 106 hire locations operating in South Island spread across 78 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in South Island is small car at Rp 671,231 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Rp 663,049+

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Compact

Compact

Rp 671,231+

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Full-size

Full-size

Rp 1,379,362+

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SUV

SUV

Rp 819,335+

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People carrier

People carrier

Rp 1,567,874+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 1,549,674+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Rp 937,218+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Rp 1,140,090+

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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 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:

Hyundai i20Rp 671,231/day
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Hyundai i20
Found 12/19/25
Toyota CorollaRp 679,412/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Found 12/19/25

Best car rental deals found in South Island

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in South Island. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in South Island with an average daily rate of Rp 979,796. Data was last updated on 19 December 2025.
Hyundai i20Rp 671,231/day
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A/C
Hyundai i20
Found 12/19/25
Toyota CorollaRp 679,412/day
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Found 12/19/25
Toyota RAV4Rp 819,335/day
2
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A/C
Toyota RAV4
Found 12/19/25

Cheapflights insights for South Island car rentals

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?

To get the best deal on car hire in South Island, book about 34 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 542,662, which is about 1,434,183% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in South Island?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in South Island is keddy by Europcar (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). EZI (rated 9.8/10 with 7 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

keddy by Europcar
keddy by Europcar
10.0
EZI
EZI
9.8
Avis
Avis
9.2
Dollar
Dollar
9.0

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

At South Island, the best time to rent a car is at May, with an average daily rate of just Rp 375,689. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,127,066 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In South Island, the best time to rent a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just Rp 375,689. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,127,066 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

Rp 826,515

February

Rp 826,515

March

Rp 634,497

April

Rp 576,056

May

Rp 375,689

June

Rp 425,781

July

Rp 634,497

August

Rp 551,010

September

Rp 509,267

October

Rp 492,570

November

Rp 601,102

December

Rp 1,127,066

What car do most people hire in South Island?

Full-size cars (Kia Carnival, for example) are the most popular in South Island. Passenger van (Toyota HiAce) and Intermediate (Toyota RAV4) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting South Island.

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Top rental agencies in South Island

Explore the leading car rental agencies in South Island known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in South Island. Reviews were last updated on 19 December 2025.

keddy by Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•8 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

EZI

9.8
Wonderful
7 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

9.8

Overall

9.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.8

Value

9.8

Avis

9.2
Wonderful
10 reviews•9 locations
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Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

8.9

Dollar

9.0
Wonderful
3 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

9.2

Ace Rental Cars

8.6
Very Good
23 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.6

Hertz

8.5
Very Good
23 reviews•18 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.3

Thrifty

8.5
Very Good
10 reviews•21 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.1

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
3 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.4

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in South Island, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 December 2025.

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

    From Yesaway you can hire a car in South Island from about Rp 7,316,163 per week on average.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in South Island.

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