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Cheap Car Rentals in South Island

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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 14 November 2025.
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Economy

Economy

AED 174+

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Compact

Compact

AED 174+

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SUV

SUV

AED 261+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 615+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

AED 560+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 261+

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Cheapflights insights for South Island car rentals

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

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 78 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 194, which is about 248% 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 Bargain Rental Cars (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). EZI (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Bargain Rental Cars
Bargain Rental Cars
10.0
EZI
EZI
10.0
Dollar
Dollar
10.0
Avis
Avis
9.6

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

Planning to hire a car in South Island? October is the cheapest month, costing about AED 142 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 282. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

AED 240

February

AED 268

March

AED 216

April

AED 282

May

AED 165

June

AED 179

July

AED 162

August

AED 163

September

AED 154

October

AED 142

November

AED 209

December

AED 268

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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 14 November 2025.

Bargain Rental Cars

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

EZI

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Dollar

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

9.6
Wonderful
5 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

9.0

Budget

9.0
Wonderful
2 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

9.5

Apex

8.5
Very Good
7 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.3

Thrifty

7.5
Good
5 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.5

Hertz

6.6
Okay
7 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.1

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 14 November 2025.

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

    Hiring a car in South Island for a week can be a great option for travel. Mode, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around AED 1,104/week on average.

  • 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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