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Cheap Car Rentals in South Island from Rp 127,023

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There are currently 118 hire locations operating in South Island spread across 88 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in South Island is small car at Rp 127,023 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Rp 217,277+

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Compact

Compact

Rp 127,023+

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SUV

SUV

Rp 461,471+

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People carrier

People carrier

Rp 748,944+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 1,235,925+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Rp 1,955,137+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Rp 324,771+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Rp 336,559+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Rp 478,888+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Rp 778,853+

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Best car rental deals found in South Island

Toyota CorollaRp 127,023/day
Toyota Corolla
Found 08/21/26
Toyota YarisRp 217,277/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 08/20/26
Toyota CorollaRp 243,315/day
Toyota Corolla
Found 08/20/26

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 69 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 633,357, which is about 1,605,162% 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 Hao Car Rentals Limited (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews). Avis (rated 9.2/10 with 10 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hao Car Rentals Limited
Hao Car Rentals Limited
10.0
Avis
Avis
9.2
Snap Rentals
Snap Rentals
7.8
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
2.0

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 439,831. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,169,951 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 439,831. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,169,951 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 941,239

February

Rp 1,108,374

March

Rp 809,289

April

Rp 642,153

May

Rp 439,831

June

Rp 448,628

July

Rp 615,764

August

Rp 545,391

September

Rp 510,204

October

Rp 483,814

November

Rp 615,764

December

Rp 1,169,951

What car do most people hire in South Island?

Premium cars (Hyundai Staria, for example) are the most popular in South Island. SUV (Toyota Highlander) and Full-size (Kia Carnival) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting South Island.

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Top rental agencies in South Island

Hao Car Rentals Limited

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

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

Snap Rentals

7.8
Good
12 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.7

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

7 locations
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Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

6.0

Gold Car Rent a Car

4 locations
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GO Rent A Car

2 locations
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Maui

2 locations
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Right Cars

6 locations
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Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Island?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 976,923/day when booking a car hire in South Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 456,133/day from EZU Car Rental, booked on Aug. 15.

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

    From EZU Car Rental you can hire a car in South Island from about Rp 4,397,784 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in South Island for a month?

    Our recent data shows that EZU Car Rental can potentially be 81% below the average car hire price in South Island. Check prices and availability for EZU Car Rental and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in South Island is on average Rp 18,847,642 a month or Rp 628,255 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your South Island car hire.

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