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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 17 July 2025.
Economy
AED 56+
Compact
AED 63+
Intermediate
AED 109+
Full-size
AED 169+
SUV
AED 102+
Full-size SUV
AED 273+
Compact SUV
AED 119+
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 164, which is about 194% 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 Dollar (rated 10.0/10). EZI (rated 9.5/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Dollar
10.0
EZI
9.5
Avis
9.3
Thrifty
8.4
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 150 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 277. 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 249
February
AED 258
March
AED 211
April
AED 277
May
AED 164
June
AED 167
July
AED 171
August
AED 150
September
AED 171
October
AED 164
November
AED 213
December
AED 256
What car do most people hire in South Island?
Supplier choice cars (Class Special Sedan, for example) are the most popular in South Island. SUV (Subaru Forester) and Intermediate (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 17 July 2025.
Dollar
4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.5
Value
9.5
EZI
2 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Overall
9.5
Pick-up/drop-off
9.5
Value
9.5
Avis
10 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Overall
9.3
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
8.6
Thrifty
8 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Overall
8.4
Pick-up/drop-off
8.7
Value
8.1
Apex
11 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.4
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
8.1
Hertz
15 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.3
Pick-up/drop-off
8.4
Value
7.9
Ace Rental Cars
16 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.7
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
8.3
Value
8.3
New Zealand Discount Car Rentals
19 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
7.9
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 17 July 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in South Island for a week from Europcar?
Hiring a car in South Island for a week can be a great option for travel. Europcar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around AED 1,954/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.