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Cheap Car Rentals in South Island from C$ 9

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There are 88 rental agencies servicing South Island. These agencies, altogether, have 118 rental locations available. Need an affordable rental? small car is the cheapest car type to rent in South Island with prices from C$ 9 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can rent in South Island:

Economy

Economy

C$ 9+

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Compact

Compact

C$ 10+

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SUV

SUV

C$ 41+

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Minivan

Minivan

C$ 62+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 71+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

C$ 93+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

C$ 73+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

C$ 11+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 26+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 30+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

C$ 31+

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Best car rental deals found in South Island

Toyota YarisC$ 9/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 09/04/26
Kia RioC$ 10/day
Kia Rio
Found 09/03/26
Kia SoulC$ 10/day
Kia Soul
Found 09/03/26

Cheapflights insights for South Island car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in South Island, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent a car in South Island?

To get the best deal on a rental car in South Island, book about 71 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around C$ 55, which is about 21% 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 10 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?

At South Island, the best time to rent a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just C$ 38. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging C$ 104 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In South Island, the best time to rent a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just C$ 38. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging C$ 104 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

C$ 83

February

C$ 100

March

C$ 76

April

C$ 60

May

C$ 38

June

C$ 41

July

C$ 51

August

C$ 44

September

C$ 49

October

C$ 47

November

C$ 61

December

C$ 104

What car do most people rent in South Island?

Compact rentals (Toyota Prius c, for example) are the most popular in South Island. SUV (Mitsubishi Outlander) and Passenger Van (Kia Carnival) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting South Island.

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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
10 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.6

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

2 locations
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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

2 locations
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Car rental FAQs

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 50/day when booking a rental car in South Island. The best deal a user found was for C$ 18/day from DISCOUNT.QUEBEC , booked on Aug. 29.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in South Island for a week from New Zealand Discount Car Rentals?

    From New Zealand Discount Car Rentals you can rent a car in South Island from about C$ 327 per week on average.

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

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in South Island check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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

    DISCOUNT.QUEBEC currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 86% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in South Island. Typically, a monthly car rental in South Island can be found for C$ 1,402. You can find car rental deals to be on average C$ 47 a day.

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