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Cheap Car Rentals in South Island from ₹ 1,882

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 14/3 and drop-off date of 22/3. 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 2 February 2026.
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There are, in total, 106 car hire locations in South Island that are operated by 78 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: ₹ 1,882/day). Explore 2 car types currently offered from South Island hire providers:

Economy

Economy

₹ 1,882+

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Compact

Compact

₹ 1,940+

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Full-size

Full-size

₹ 6,329+

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SUV

SUV

₹ 3,709+

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Minivan

Minivan

₹ 4,800+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 5,120+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

₹ 13,932+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₹ 3,029+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

₹ 3,502+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

₹ 3,626+

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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₹ 1,882/day
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Suzuki Swift
Found 02/01/26
Hyundai i10₹ 1,890/day
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Hyundai i10
Found 02/01/26
Suzuki Swift₹ 1,970/day
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A/C
Suzuki Swift
Found 02/01/26

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 ₹ 4,351. Data was last updated on 2 February 2026.
Suzuki Swift₹ 1,882/day
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A/C
Suzuki Swift
Found 02/01/26
Hyundai i10₹ 1,890/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai i10
Found 02/01/26
Ford EcoSport₹ 1,940/day
4
M
A/C
Ford EcoSport
Found 01/31/26

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 ₹ 3,176, which is about 7,572% 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 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.

keddy by Europcar
keddy by Europcar
10.0
Avis
Avis
9.2
EZI
EZI
9.0
Dollar
Dollar
9.0

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 ₹ 2,504 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 6,138. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 4,947

February

₹ 5,253

March

₹ 4,092

April

₹ 4,184

May

₹ 2,504

June

₹ 2,657

July

₹ 3,390

August

₹ 2,993

September

₹ 2,932

October

₹ 2,871

November

₹ 3,542

December

₹ 6,138

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 (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar), Compact cars (Toyota Prius c 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 2 February 2026.

keddy by Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•8 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Avis

9.2
Wonderful
10 reviews•9 locations
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Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

8.9

EZI

9.0
Wonderful
8 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Dollar

9.0
Wonderful
3 reviews•8 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

9.2

Ace Rental Cars

8.6
Very Good
23 reviews•11 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.6

Hertz

8.5
Very Good
23 reviews•18 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.3

Thrifty

8.5
Very Good
10 reviews•21 locations
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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 reviews•5 locations
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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 2 February 2026.

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 7,219/day when booking a car hire in South Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 3,732/day from A RENTALS, booked on Jan. 31.

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

    Yes Rentals offers hire cars in South Island for about ₹ 30,317 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 64% on a month-long rental by booking with A RENTALS. A RENTALS is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in South Island can cost you on average ₹ 129,931 a month or ₹ 4,331 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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