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Cheap Car Rentals in South Island from ₹ 630

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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: ₹ 630/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from South Island hire providers:

Economy

Economy

₹ 630+

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Compact

Compact

₹ 718+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 2,321+

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SUV

SUV

₹ 2,851+

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Minivan

Minivan

₹ 2,308+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 3,726+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

₹ 7,012+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

₹ 1,626+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₹ 1,743+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

₹ 2,148+

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Best car rental deals found in South Island

Ford Ikon₹ 630/day
Ford Ikon
Found 08/30/26
Hyundai i20₹ 679/day
Hyundai i20
Found 08/29/26
Toyota Corolla₹ 718/day
Toyota Corolla
Found 08/29/26

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 76 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ₹ 3,771, which is about 8,598% 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 Hao Car Rentals Limited (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews). Avis (rated 9.3/10 with 11 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hao Car Rentals Limited
Hao Car Rentals Limited
10.0
Avis
Avis
9.3
Snap Rentals
Snap Rentals
7.8
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
2.0

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 ₹ 2,578 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 6,826. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 5,466

February

₹ 6,826

March

₹ 5,251

April

₹ 4,201

May

₹ 2,840

June

₹ 2,578

July

₹ 3,079

August

₹ 2,960

September

₹ 3,055

October

₹ 3,031

November

₹ 3,843

December

₹ 6,540

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

Hao Car Rentals Limited

10.0
Wonderful
2 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
11 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.7

Snap Rentals

7.8
Good
12 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.7

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

3 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

3 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 ₹ 4,706/day when booking a car hire in South Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 1,797/day from New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, booked on Aug. 29.

  • 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 ₹ 34,736 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 ₹ 148,867 a month or ₹ 4,962 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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