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Cheap Car Rentals in South Island from AED 53

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in South Island with a pick-up date of 30/8 and drop-off date of 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Driver's age: 26-65
Tue 30/7
Tue 6/8

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in South Island and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 23 July 2024.

January

AED 183

February

AED 205

March

AED 161

April

AED 117

May

AED 91

June

AED 91

July

AED 113

August

AED 124

September

AED 132

October

AED 121

November

AED 154

December

AED 235

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Island is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 23 July 2024.

At AED 53/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in South Island in the past week. Out of 62 car hire agencies operating in South Island, there are, in total, 87 hire locations. View below for 3 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

AED 53+

Compact

Compact

AED 55+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 158+

SUV

SUV

AED 155+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 311+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 247+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 117+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

AED 126+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 146+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 163+

Compare available car types for rental in South Island

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in South Island to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 July 2024.

Small cars

AED 63 - AED 221

All Car Types

AED 66 - AED 299

To rent a small car in South Island, you would pay an average price of AED 109/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a small car in South Island (~AED 63/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 221/day). In fact, July is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Island, renting a small car saves you 43% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Island small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in South Island, you would pay an average price of AED 126/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in South Island (~AED 118/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 384/day). In fact, November is about 8% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Island, renting a medium car saves you 34% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Island medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in South Island, you would pay an average price of AED 179/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a large car in South Island (~AED 66/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~AED 455/day). In fact, October is about 64% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Island, renting a large car saves you 7% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a van in South Island, you would pay an average price of AED 155/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a van in South Island (~AED 116/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~AED 489/day). In fact, November is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Island, renting a van saves you 19% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Suzuki SwiftAED 53/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Ford FocusAED 55/day
4
M
A/C
Ford Focus
Nissan SunnyAED 84/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Sunny

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 23 July 2024.

Hertz

8.6
Very Good
37 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.4

EZI

10.0
Wonderful
1 review10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

keddy by Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
1 review7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Avis

9.1
Wonderful
20 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.8

Ace Rental Cars

8.8
Very Good
13 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.5

Apex

8.6
Very Good
11 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.4

Thrifty

8.2
Very Good
8 reviews19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

7.6

Dollar

8.0
Very Good
3 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

9.0

Best South Island car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in South Island. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in South Island with an average daily rate of AED 130. Data was last updated on 23 July 2024.
Suzuki SwiftAED 53/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Ford FocusAED 55/day
4
M
A/C
Ford Focus
Nissan SunnyAED 84/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Sunny

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 23 July 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in South Island?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Bargain Rental Cars (10.0 rating), New Zealand Discount Car Rentals (10.0 rating) and EZI (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in South Island.

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

    Hiring a car in South Island for a week can be a great option for travel. Yesaway, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around AED 415/week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in South Island for the best price?

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 39% on your car hire. For a below average price in South Island, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 63 days in advance.

  • 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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