January
$77
February
$87
March
$68
April
$50
May
$39
June
$39
July
$47
August
$46
September
$42
October
$49
November
$57
December
$103
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Island is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.
There are 68 hire agencies servicing South Island. These agencies, altogether, have 93 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in South Island with prices from $33 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in South Island:
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All Car Types | $61 - $127 |
To hire a small car in South Island, you would pay an average price of $56/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Island (~$36/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$90/day). In fact, September is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Island, hiring a small car saves you 34% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Island small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a medium car in South Island, you would pay an average price of $82/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Island (~$53/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$139/day). In fact, May is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Island, hiring a medium car saves you 5% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Island medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a large car in South Island, you would pay an average price of $128/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Island (~$89/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$192/day). In fact, May is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Island, hiring a large car is 34% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To hire a SUV in South Island, you would pay an average price of $87/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Island (~$59/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$141/day). In fact, May is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Island, hiring a SUV is 3% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Island SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a van in South Island, you would pay an average price of $136/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a van in South Island (~$88/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$198/day). In fact, May is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Island, hiring a van is 38% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Island van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a pickup truck in South Island, you would pay an average price of $127/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in South Island (~$78/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$177/day). In fact, October is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Island, hiring a pickup truck is 33% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Island pickup truck hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a luxury car in South Island, you would pay an average price of $122/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in South Island (~$55/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$188/day). In fact, May is about 56% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Island, hiring a luxury car is 31% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To hire a convertible in South Island, you would pay an average price of $104/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in South Island (~$100/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$174/day). In fact, October is about 4% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Island, hiring a convertible is 18% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
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In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $80/day when booking a car hire in South Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for $40/day from Mode Car & Camper Rentals, booked on Dec. 16.
According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in South Island from the following companies over the past two weeks: New Zealand Discount Car Rentals ($36/day), EZU Car Rental ($37/day), and Snap Rentals ($43/day).
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Bargain Rental Cars (10.0 rating), New Zealand Discount Car Rentals (10.0 rating) and Alamo (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in South Island.
EZU Car Rental is one of the most popular car hire companies in South Island, offering car hire for around $663 per week on average.
Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 43% on your car hire. For a below average price in South Island, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 83 days in advance.
Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in South Island.
The average cost of a car hire in South Island for a month is $2,842. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.