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Cheap Car Rentals in South Island from HK$169

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in South Island with a pick-up date of 21-6 and drop-off date of 2-7. 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.
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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 1 June 2025.

January

HK$384

February

HK$376

March

HK$290

April

HK$258

May

HK$172

June

HK$188

July

HK$235

August

HK$219

September

HK$211

October

HK$243

November

HK$282

December

HK$509

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 1 June 2025.

There are, in total, 101 car hire locations in South Island that are operated by 72 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: HK$169/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from South Island hire providers:

Economy

Economy

HK$215+

Compact

Compact

HK$169+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$324+

Passenger van

Passenger van

HK$1,168+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

HK$146+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

HK$184+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

HK$222+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

HK$411+

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 1 June 2025.

Small cars

HK$114 - HK$534

All Car Types

HK$178 - HK$674

To hire a small car in South Island, you would pay an average price of HK$321/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Island (~HK$114/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~HK$534/day). In fact, June is about 65% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Island, hiring a small car saves you 25% 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 hire a medium car in South Island, you would pay an average price of HK$407/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Island (~HK$199/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~HK$702/day). In fact, June is about 52% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Island, hiring a medium car saves you 4% 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 hire a large car in South Island, you would pay an average price of HK$561/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Island (~HK$171/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~HK$970/day). In fact, June is about 70% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Island, hiring a large car is 25% more expensive. 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 hire a SUV in South Island, you would pay an average price of HK$410/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Island (~HK$259/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~HK$679/day). In fact, June is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Island, hiring a SUV saves you 4% 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 hire a van in South Island, you would pay an average price of HK$761/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a van in South Island (~HK$331/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~HK$1,451/day). In fact, July is about 57% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for South Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Island, hiring a van is 45% more expensive. 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda JazzHK$169/day
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Mazda Mazda2HK$215/day
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Honda FitHK$216/day
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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 1 June 2025.

keddy by Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
1 review8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

EZI

9.7
Wonderful
5 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.7

Overall

9.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.7

Value

9.7

Avis

9.2
Wonderful
10 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

8.9

Dollar

9.0
Wonderful
3 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

9.2

Hertz

8.7
Very Good
23 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.5

Thrifty

8.5
Very Good
10 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.1

Ace Rental Cars

8.5
Very Good
21 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.5

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
3 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.4

Best car rental deals found in South Island

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 HK$389. Data was last updated on 1 June 2025.
Honda JazzHK$169/day
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Honda Jazz
Mazda Mazda2HK$215/day
2
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Mazda Mazda2
Honda FitHK$216/day
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Honda Fit

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 1 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Island?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$198/day when booking a car hire in South Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$114/day from EZU Car Rental, booked on May 25.

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

    EZU Car Rental is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in South Island. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about HK$1,612 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in South Island?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from South Island it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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

    Generally, a month-long car rental in South Island can be found for about HK$6,909, with the average price for a rental being around HK$230 a day. Book with EZU Car Rental, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 63% less compared to the average price of car rentals in South Island.

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