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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 13 January 2026.
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Economy

Economy

AED 407+

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Compact

Compact

AED 168+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 429+

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SUV

SUV

AED 405+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 590+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

AED 486+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 182+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 205+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 334+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

AED 397+

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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 64 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 175, which is about 186% 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 Dollar (rated 10.0/10). EZI (rated 9.6/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Dollar
Dollar
10.0
EZI
EZI
9.6
Avis
Avis
9.3
Thrifty
Thrifty
8.4

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 153 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 338. 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 276

February

AED 326

March

AED 230

April

AED 269

May

AED 179

June

AED 164

July

AED 166

August

AED 172

September

AED 185

October

AED 153

November

AED 204

December

AED 338

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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 13 January 2026.

Dollar

4 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

9.5

EZI

9.6
Wonderful
3 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

9.6

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

Thrifty

8.4
Very Good
8 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.1

Apex

8.4
Very Good
11 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.1

Ace Rental Cars

8.3
Very Good
16 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.4

New Zealand Discount Car Rentals

8.0
Very Good
19 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.3

Hertz

8.0
Very Good
15 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.7

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 13 January 2026.

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

    Hiring a car in South Island for a week can be a great option for travel. Go Rentals, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around AED 929/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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