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Cheap Car Rentals in South Island from Rp 184,364

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 14/10 and drop-off date of 16/10. 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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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 14 September 2024.

January

Rp 769,467

February

Rp 861,803

March

Rp 677,131

April

Rp 492,459

May

Rp 384,733

June

Rp 384,733

July

Rp 461,680

August

Rp 446,291

September

Rp 477,069

October

Rp 507,848

November

Rp 630,963

December

Rp 984,918

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 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 14 September 2024.

There are currently 92 hire locations operating in South Island spread across 67 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in South Island is small car at Rp 184,364 a day. Below are all the 2 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Rp 184,364+

Compact

Compact

Rp 184,364+

SUV

SUV

Rp 349,646+

People carrier

People carrier

Rp 571,407+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 874,423+

Passenger van

Passenger van

Rp 1,407,048+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Rp 389,504+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Rp 501,539+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Rp 618,036+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Rp 649,277+

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 14 September 2024.

Small cars

Rp 329,068 - Rp 1,383,666

All Car Types

Rp 564,852 - Rp 2,030,931

To hire a small car in South Island, you would pay an average price of Rp 670,985/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Island (~Rp 329,068/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 1,383,666/day). In fact, August is about 51% 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 44% 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 911,841/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Island (~Rp 370,652/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~Rp 3,470,206/day). In fact, May is about 60% 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 24% 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 1,453,310/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Island (~Rp 1,092,720/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~Rp 3,061,788/day). In fact, July is about 25% 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 1,393,342/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Island (~Rp 506,617/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~Rp 3,354,416/day). In fact, May is about 64% 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 15% 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 2,394,882/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a van in South Island (~Rp 880,514/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~Rp 9,454,447/day). In fact, April is about 64% 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 51% 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.

Toyota CorollaRp 184,364/day
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Toyota Corolla

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 14 September 2024.

Dollar

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

EZI

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

keddy by Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
1 review4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Avis

9.1
Wonderful
8 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.8

Ace Rental Cars

8.8
Very Good
11 reviews6 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
10 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.1

Hertz

8.4
Very Good
17 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.2

Thrifty

8.1
Very Good
6 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.0

Best South Island car rental deals found

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 381,310. Data was last updated on 14 September 2024.
Toyota CorollaRp 184,364/day
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Toyota Corolla
Hyundai i20Rp 192,213/day
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Hyundai i20
Toyota CorollaRp 230,379/day
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Toyota Corolla

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 14 September 2024.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in South Island?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in South Island from the following companies over the past two weeks: EZU Car Rental (Rp 184,364/day), Go Rentals (Rp 660,203/day), and Snap Rentals (Rp 662,204/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in South Island?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Bargain Rental Cars (10.0 rating), New Zealand Discount Car Rentals (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 Ace Rental Cars?

    From Ace Rental Cars you can hire a car in South Island from about Rp 5,174,592 per week on average.

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

    Generally, for a better deal in South Island it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 39%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 63 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • 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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