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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 10 March 2025.

January

AED 179

February

AED 176

March

AED 157

April

AED 117

May

AED 84

June

AED 88

July

AED 106

August

AED 106

September

AED 99

October

AED 113

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.

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 10 March 2025.
Economy

Economy

AED 65+

Compact

Compact

AED 72+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 215+

SUV

SUV

AED 163+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 186+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 240+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

AED 328+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

AED 303+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 143+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 178+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 224+

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 10 March 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 104/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 35% 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 39% 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 47% 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 173/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 16% 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 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.

To rent a SUV in South Island, you would pay an average price of AED 155/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 9% 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 207/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 17% 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 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.

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 10 March 2025.

keddy by Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
1 review8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

EZI

9.7
Wonderful
5 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.7

Overall

9.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.7

Value

9.7

Avis

9.2
Wonderful
10 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

8.9

Dollar

8.8
Very Good
3 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

9.1

Hertz

8.7
Very Good
22 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.4

Thrifty

8.5
Very Good
10 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.1

Ace Rental Cars

8.5
Very Good
21 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.4

Apex

8.5
Very Good
18 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

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 10 March 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Island?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 107/day when booking a car hire in South Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 72/day from New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, booked on Mar. 2.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in South Island?

    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 (AED 70/day), EV Hire (AED 91/day), and Snap Rentals (AED 154/day).

  • 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 New Zealand Discount Car Rentals?

    Hiring a car in South Island for a week can be a great option for travel. New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around AED 1,054/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 48% on your car hire. For a below average price in South Island, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 50 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in South Island for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car rental in South Island is AED 4,518 (AED 151/day) on average.

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