South Island

Cheap Car Rentals in South Island from Rp 395,890

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 1/5 and drop-off date of 5/5. 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.
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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 13 April 2026.

There are currently 107 hire locations operating in South Island spread across 79 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in South Island is small car at Rp 395,890 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Rp 464,041+

Compact

Compact

Rp 395,890+

SUV

SUV

Rp 688,185+

People carrier

People carrier

Rp 1,357,020+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 1,461,815+

Passenger van

Passenger van

Rp 1,894,863+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Rp 490,582+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Rp 546,575+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Rp 569,692+

Standard estate car

Standard estate car

Rp 651,027+

Compare car rental deals in South Island by type

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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai i20Rp 395,890/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Toyota CorollaRp 505,479/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

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 905,853. Data was last updated on 13 April 2026.
Hyundai i20Rp 395,890/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Toyota CorollaRp 505,479/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Hyundai i20Rp 506,849/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

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 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 616,438, which is about 1,537,727% cheaper than the typical rate.

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). Avis (rated 9.2/10 with 10 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 410,959. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,130,137 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 410,959. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,130,137 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 907,534

February

Rp 1,061,644

March

Rp 787,671

April

Rp 684,932

May

Rp 410,959

June

Rp 445,205

July

Rp 642,123

August

Rp 547,945

September

Rp 505,137

October

Rp 496,575

November

Rp 616,438

December

Rp 1,130,137

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 SUV (Mitsubishi Montero) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting South Island.

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 13 April 2026.

keddy by Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
1 review8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Avis

9.2
Wonderful
10 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

8.9

EZI

9.0
Wonderful
8 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Dollar

9.0
Wonderful
3 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

9.2

Ace Rental Cars

8.7
Very Good
23 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.6

Thrifty

8.5
Very Good
10 reviews21 locations
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 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.4

Apex

8.3
Very Good
20 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.3

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 13 April 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Island?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 1,113,050/day when booking a car hire in South Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 511,440/day from Autounion Car Rental, booked on Apr. 4.

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

    From Budget you can hire a car in South Island from about Rp 8,279,538 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 Autounion Car Rental can potentially be 93% below the average car hire price in South Island. Check prices and availability for Autounion Car Rental and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in South Island is on average Rp 35,483,732 a month or Rp 1,182,791 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your South Island car hire.

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