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Cheap Car Rentals in South Island

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in South Island?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in South Island and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 16 April 2025.

January

AED 179

February

AED 176

March

AED 135

April

AED 113

May

AED 84

June

AED 88

July

AED 106

August

AED 106

September

AED 99

October

AED 110

November

AED 132

December

AED 238

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.

Compare available car types for rental in South Island

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in South Island to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 April 2025.

Small cars

AED 69 - AED 291

All Car Types

AED 100 - AED 395

To rent a small car in South Island, you would pay an average price of AED 106/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in South Island (~AED 69/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 291/day). In fact, November is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Island, renting a small car saves you 37% 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.

To rent a medium car in South Island, you would pay an average price of AED 124/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in South Island (~AED 67/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 335/day). In fact, July is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Island, renting a medium car saves you 27% 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.

To rent a large car in South Island, you would pay an average price of AED 177/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a large car in South Island (~AED 203/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 577/day). In fact, July is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Island, renting a large car is 6% 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 rent a SUV in South Island, you would pay an average price of AED 156/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in South Island (~AED 132/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 440/day). In fact, October is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Island, renting a SUV saves you 8% 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.

To rent a van in South Island, you would pay an average price of AED 186/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a van in South Island (~AED 172/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 592/day). In fact, November is about 9% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Island, renting a van is 10% 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.

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 16 April 2025.

EZI

9.5
Wonderful
3 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

9.5

Avis

9.4
Wonderful
9 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.8

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

9.0

Dollar

8.6
Very Good
2 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

9.0

Thrifty

8.4
Very Good
8 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.1

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
3 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.4

Hertz

8.3
Very Good
16 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.0

Apex

8.3
Very Good
13 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.1

Ace Rental Cars

8.2
Very Good
16 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.3

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 16 April 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in South Island?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Bargain Rental Cars (10.0 rating), Alamo (10.0 rating) and EZI (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in South Island.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South Island for a week from Mode Car & Camper Rentals?

    Hiring a car in South Island for a week can be a great option for travel. Mode Car & Camper Rentals, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around AED 1,079/week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in South Island for the best price?

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 49% on your car hire. For a below average price in South Island, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 8 days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in South Island?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For South Island however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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