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Cheap Car Rentals in South Island from ₹ 760
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 24/9 and drop-off date of 8/10. 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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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 2025.
There are, in total, 101 car hire locations in South Island that are operated by 73 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: ₹ 760/day). Explore 2 car types currently offered from South Island hire providers:
Economy
₹ 809+
Compact
₹ 760+
SUV
₹ 3,010+
Minivan
₹ 2,814+
Full-size SUV
₹ 3,847+
Pick-up truck
₹ 5,536+
Compact SUV
₹ 1,981+
Intermediate SUV
₹ 2,578+
Standard SUV
₹ 2,879+
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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Suzuki Swift Dzire₹ 760/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift₹ 781/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20₹ 1,213/day
4
M
A/C
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 ₹ 2,772. Data was last updated on 14 September 2025.
Suzuki Swift Dzire₹ 760/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift₹ 781/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Celerio₹ 809/day
2
M
A/C
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 53 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ₹ 3,119, which is about 7,401% 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). EZI (rated 9.7/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
keddy by Europcar
10.0
EZI
9.7
Avis
9.2
Dollar
8.8
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in South Island?
Planning to hire a car in South Island? May is the cheapest month, costing about ₹ 2,413 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 6,238. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
₹ 4,885
February
₹ 4,708
March
₹ 3,825
April
₹ 3,972
May
₹ 2,413
June
₹ 2,589
July
₹ 3,266
August
₹ 2,943
September
₹ 2,795
October
₹ 2,854
November
₹ 3,560
December
₹ 6,238
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 (Nissan X-Trail or similar), Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar), and Premium cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar).
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 2025.
keddy by Europcar
1 review•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
EZI
5 reviews•11 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Overall
9.7
Pick-up/drop-off
9.7
Value
9.7
Avis
10 reviews•9 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.6
Overall
9.2
Pick-up/drop-off
9.4
Value
8.9
Dollar
2 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
8.8
Pick-up/drop-off
8.5
Value
9.1
Hertz
23 reviews•18 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.9
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.8
Value
8.5
Ace Rental Cars
22 reviews•11 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.0
Overall
8.6
Pick-up/drop-off
8.5
Value
8.6
Thrifty
10 reviews•21 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Overall
8.5
Pick-up/drop-off
8.8
Value
8.1
Alamo
3 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Overall
8.4
Pick-up/drop-off
8.4
Value
8.4
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 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in South Island?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 3,606/day when booking a car hire in South Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 2,751/day from EZU Car Rental, booked on Sep. 7.
How much does it cost to hire a car in South Island for a week from Ace Rental Cars?
Ace Rental Cars offers hire cars in South Island for about ₹ 24,303 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 83% on a month-long rental by booking with EZU Car Rental. EZU Car Rental is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in South Island can cost you on average ₹ 104,157 a month or ₹ 3,472 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.