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Cheap Car Rentals in South Island from HK$72

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 18-8 and drop-off date of 30-8. 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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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 2 July 2025.

There are, in total, 104 car hire locations in South Island that are operated by 74 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: HK$72/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from South Island hire providers:

Economy

Economy

HK$78+

Compact

Compact

HK$72+

SUV

SUV

HK$251+

People carrier

People carrier

HK$392+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

HK$556+

Passenger van

Passenger van

HK$218+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

HK$595+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

HK$150+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

HK$167+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

HK$212+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

HK$253+

Compare car rental deals in South Island by type

Here are the best South Island small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best South Island van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen GolfHK$72/day
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Volkswagen Golf
Mazda Mazda2HK$78/day
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Mazda Mazda2
Honda FitHK$92/day
4
5
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Honda Fit

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$280. Data was last updated on 2 July 2025.
Volkswagen GolfHK$72/day
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Volkswagen Golf
Mazda Mazda2HK$78/day
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Mazda Mazda2
Honda FitHK$92/day
4
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Honda Fit

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?

For the best savings on car rentals in South Island, make your reservation 55 days before pickup. The average price then is just HK$271/day – about 613% less than the yearly average.

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 keddy by Europcar (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). EZI (rated 9.7/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At South Island, the best time to rent a car is at May, with an average daily rate of just HK$177. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging HK$534 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In South Island, the best time to rent a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just HK$177. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging HK$534 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

HK$400

February

HK$389

March

HK$294

April

HK$271

May

HK$177

June

HK$204

July

HK$287

August

HK$259

September

HK$224

October

HK$243

November

HK$287

December

HK$534

What car do most people rent in South Island?

SUV cars (Toyota RAV4, for example) are the most popular in South Island. Intermediate (Toyota Corolla) and Passenger van (Toyota Estima) 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 2 July 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 reviews9 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

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 2 July 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Island?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$433/day when booking a car hire in South Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$301/day from Budget, booked on Jun. 29.

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

    EZI 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$1,748 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$7,493, with the average price for a rental being around HK$250 a day. Book with Budget, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 22% less compared to the average price of car rentals in South Island.

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