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Cheap Car Rentals in South Island from ₹ 746

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Popular car types in South Island

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There are, in total, 118 car hire locations in South Island that are operated by 88 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: ₹ 746/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from South Island hire providers:

Economy

Economy

₹ 746+

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Compact

Compact

₹ 854+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 1,541+

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SUV

SUV

₹ 2,242+

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Minivan

Minivan

₹ 2,249+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 4,059+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

₹ 791+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₹ 1,733+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

₹ 2,289+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

₹ 2,574+

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Best car rental deals found in South Island

Ford Ka₹ 746/day
Ford Ka
Found 09/30/26
Suzuki Swift₹ 769/day
Suzuki Swift
Found 09/29/26
Honda Amaze₹ 854/day
Honda Amaze
Found 09/29/26

Cheapflights insights for South Island car rentals

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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 ₹ 3,597, which is about 8,179% 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 Bargain Rental Cars (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Hao Car Rentals Limited (rated 10.0/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Bargain Rental Cars
Bargain Rental Cars
10.0
Hao Car Rentals Limited
Hao Car Rentals Limited
10.0
Avis
Avis
9.3
Rental Cars 247
Rental Cars 247
9.2

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 ₹ 2,590 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 6,906. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 5,491

February

₹ 6,906

March

₹ 5,300

April

₹ 4,196

May

₹ 2,830

June

₹ 2,590

July

₹ 3,093

August

₹ 3,021

September

₹ 3,213

October

₹ 3,117

November

₹ 3,765

December

₹ 6,475

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 (Toyota RAV4 or similar), Compact cars (Toyota Prius c or similar), and Estate car cars (Toyota Corolla Wagon or similar).

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Top rental agencies in South Island

Bargain Rental Cars

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Hao Car Rentals Limited

10.0
Wonderful
3 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

9.3
Wonderful
10 reviews•9 locations
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.0

Rental Cars 247

9.2
Wonderful
7 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

9.0

JUCY

8.0
Very Good
4 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.7

New Zealand Discount Car Rentals

8.0
Very Good
19 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.3

National

4 locations
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NZZU

2 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 ₹ 4,718/day when booking a car hire in South Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 1,649/day from New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, booked on Sep. 26.

  • 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 ₹ 36,865 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 91% on a month-long rental by booking with New Zealand Discount Car Rentals. New Zealand Discount Car Rentals is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in South Island can cost you on average ₹ 157,992 a month or ₹ 5,266 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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