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Cheap Car Rentals in South Island from Rp 119,137

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 16/6 and drop-off date of 23/6. 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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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 11 June 2025.

January

Rp 795,325

February

Rp 779,094

March

Rp 600,551

April

Rp 535,627

May

Rp 357,084

June

Rp 389,547

July

Rp 503,165

August

Rp 454,471

September

Rp 438,240

October

Rp 503,165

November

Rp 584,320

December

Rp 1,055,023

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 11 June 2025.

There are currently 101 hire locations operating in South Island spread across 72 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in South Island is small car at Rp 252,881 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Rp 107,288+

Compact

Compact

Rp 119,137+

SUV

SUV

Rp 279,662+

People carrier

People carrier

Rp 2,589,514+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Rp 895,472+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Rp 318,779+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Rp 336,471+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Rp 419,575+

Compare available car types for rental in South Island

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 11 June 2025.

Small cars

Rp 192,338 - Rp 1,244,917

All Car Types

Rp 493,232 - Rp 2,378,273

To hire a small car in South Island, you would pay an average price of Rp 494,379/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Island (~Rp 192,338/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 1,244,917/day). In fact, October is about 62% 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 54% 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 Rp 1,011,936/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Island (~Rp 364,632/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 2,165,078/day). In fact, May is about 64% 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 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 large car in South Island, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,285,385/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Island (~Rp 820,970/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 2,921,309/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 18% 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 Rp 1,130,739/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Island (~Rp 443,677/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 2,627,566/day). In fact, July is about 61% 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 7% 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 Rp 1,277,688/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a van in South Island (~Rp 684,791/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~Rp 3,149,488/day). In fact, May is about 47% 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 18% 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:

Hyundai i20Rp 252,881/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20

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 11 June 2025.

EZI

9.6
Wonderful
3 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

9.6

Avis

9.4
Wonderful
9 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.8

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

9.0

Dollar

8.6
Very Good
2 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

9.0

Thrifty

8.4
Very Good
8 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.1

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
3 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.4

Hertz

8.3
Very Good
16 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.0

Apex

8.3
Very Good
13 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.1

Ace Rental Cars

8.2
Very Good
16 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.3

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 604,682. Data was last updated on 11 June 2025.
Hyundai i20Rp 119,137/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20
Toyota CorollaRp 252,881/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Toyota RAV4Rp 279,662/day
2
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A/C
Toyota RAV4

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 11 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Island?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 1,244,603/day when booking a car hire in South Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 690,310/day from Snap Rentals, booked on Jun. 8.

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

    From Snap Rentals you can hire a car in South Island from about Rp 5,918,926 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 Snap Rentals can potentially be 18% below the average car hire price in South Island. Check prices and availability for Snap Rentals and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in South Island is on average Rp 25,366,824 a month or Rp 845,561 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your South Island car hire.

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