There are, in total, 118 car hire locations in South Island that are operated by 88 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: HK$88/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from South Island hire providers:
Economy
HK$88+
Compact
HK$107+
Full-size
HK$510+
SUV
HK$198+
People carrier
HK$466+
Full-size SUV
HK$338+
Passenger van
HK$559+
Premium SUV
HK$633+
Compact SUV
HK$150+
Intermediate SUV
HK$259+
Standard SUV
HK$263+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in South Island, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
HK$419
February
HK$498
March
HK$361
April
HK$290
May
HK$196
June
HK$200
July
HK$274
August
HK$247
September
HK$231
October
HK$223
November
HK$274
December
HK$521
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in South Island, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 August 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$428/day when booking a car hire in South Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$175/day from Hao Car Rentals Limited, booked on Aug. 22.
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$2,462 per week.
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.
Generally, a month-long car rental in South Island can be found for about HK$10,550, with the average price for a rental being around HK$352 a day. Book with Hao Car Rentals Limited, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 87% less compared to the average price of car rentals in South Island.