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 June 2025.
Economy
AED 57+
Compact
AED 113+
Intermediate
AED 107+
Full-size
AED 125+
Intermediate estate car
AED 145+
Compact SUV
AED 157+
Intermediate SUV
AED 179+
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 17 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 165, which is about 184% cheaper than the typical rate.
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 EZI (rated 9.6/10 with 3 reviews). Avis (rated 9.4/10 with 9 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in South Island?
Planning to hire a car in South Island? August is the cheapest month, costing about AED 161 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 274. 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 260
February
AED 264
March
AED 233
April
AED 274
May
AED 166
June
AED 170
July
AED 169
August
AED 161
September
AED 171
October
AED 174
November
AED 217
December
AED 258
What car do most people hire in South Island?
Supplier choice cars (Class Special Sedan, for example) are the most popular in South Island. Intermediate (Subaru Forester) and SUV (Subaru Forester) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting South Island.
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 June 2025.
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Alamo
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Apex
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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 June 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in South Island for a week from Yes Rentals?
Hiring a car in South Island for a week can be a great option for travel. Yes Rentals, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around AED 181/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.