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Cheap Car Rentals in South Island

Christchurch, New Zealand
14 dic. — 21 dic.
Driver's age: 26-65
Christchurch, New Zealand
jue. 14/12
Noon
jue. 21/12
Noon

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 7 diciembre 2023.

January

AED 231

February

AED 257

March

AED 227

April

AED 179

May

AED 135

June

AED 132

July

AED 161

August

AED 139

September

AED 146

October

AED 135

November

AED 165

December

AED 238

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Island is June. The most expensive time to rent a car is February. 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.

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 7 diciembre 2023.

Small cars

AED 66 - AED 406

All Car Types

AED 66 - AED 433

To rent a small car in South Island, you would pay an average price of AED 151/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a small car in South Island (~AED 66/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 406/day). In fact, September is about 57% 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 30% 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 medium car in South Island, you would pay an average price of AED 199/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in South Island (~AED 156/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~AED 849/day). In fact, April is about 22% 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 8% 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 large car in South Island, you would pay an average price of AED 103/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 November (~AED 383/day). In fact, October is about 37% 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 52% 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 SUV in South Island, you would pay an average price of AED 183/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in South Island (~AED 141/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~AED 572/day). In fact, July is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Island, renting a SUV saves you 15% 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.

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 7 diciembre 2023.

Dollar

6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

New Zealand Discount Car Rentals

10.0
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.0

Avis

9.5
Wonderful
20 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.1

Hertz

8.7
Very Good
25 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.8

Apex

8.5
Very Good
6 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.2

Ace Rental Cars

8.5
Very Good
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.2

Budget

7.9
Good
20 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

8.0

Thrifty

7.0
Good
2 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.0

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 7 diciembre 2023.

What is the cheapest hire car found in South Island?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 186/day when booking a car hire in South Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 184/day from Avis, booked on Dec. 3.

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in South Island?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Rental Cars 247 (10.0 rating), Bargain Rental Cars (10.0 rating) and Dollar (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 Apex?

Hiring a car in South Island for a week can be a great option for travel. Apex, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around AED 1,511/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 38% on your car hire. For a below average price in South Island, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 71 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.

How much does it cost to rent a car in South Island for a month?

The monthly cost of a car rental in South Island is AED 6,477 (AED 216/day) on average.

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