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Cheap Car Rentals in South Island from ₹ 646

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 22/8 and drop-off date of 3/9. 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 28 June 2026.
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There are, in total, 116 car hire locations in South Island that are operated by 86 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: ₹ 646/day). Explore 2 car types currently offered from South Island hire providers:

Economy

Economy

₹ 646+

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Compact

Compact

₹ 795+

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SUV

SUV

₹ 1,925+

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Minivan

Minivan

₹ 4,564+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 5,986+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₹ 1,625+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

₹ 2,152+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

₹ 2,486+

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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 ₹ 1,863. Data was last updated on 28 June 2026.
Suzuki Swift₹ 646/day
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Honda Amaze₹ 795/day
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Honda Amaze
Found 06/27/26
Suzuki Swift₹ 795/day
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Suzuki Swift
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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 71 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ₹ 3,298, which is about 7,505% 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 Avis (rated 9.4/10 with 10 reviews). Snap Rentals (rated 7.8/10 with 12 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
9.4
Snap Rentals
Snap Rentals
7.8
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
2.0
Gold Car Rent a Car
Gold Car Rent a Car
0.0

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

Planning to hire a car in South Island? June is the cheapest month, costing about ₹ 2,662 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 6,666. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 5,394

February

₹ 6,666

March

₹ 5,159

April

₹ 4,122

May

₹ 2,803

June

₹ 2,662

July

₹ 3,062

August

₹ 2,874

September

₹ 2,992

October

₹ 2,897

November

₹ 3,840

December

₹ 6,548

What car do most people rent in South Island?

The most popular types of cars to hire in South Island are the following: SUV cars (Kia Seltos or similar), Compact cars (Kia Niro or similar), and Premium cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar).

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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 28 June 2026.

Avis

9.4
Wonderful
10 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.8

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

9.0

Snap Rentals

7.8
Good
12 reviews•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.7

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

4 locations
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Overview

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

5 locations
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Joy Car Rental

1 location
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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 28 June 2026.

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 5,127/day when booking a car hire in South Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 1,864/day from GoldStar, booked on Jun. 20.

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

    EZU Car Rental offers hire cars in South Island for about ₹ 35,451 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?

    You can potentially save up to 86% on a month-long rental by booking with GoldStar. GoldStar is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in South Island can cost you on average ₹ 151,933 a month or ₹ 5,064 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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