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Car rentals in South Island

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Christchurch, New Zealand
May 6 — May 13
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Best deals found for South Island car rentals

Find great deals below on a variety of popular rental cars in South Island
Toyota Yaris
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

$10/day

28 May - 7 Jun
Toyota Yaris
Ford Focus
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

$10/day

28 May - 11 Jun
Ford Focus
Toyota Yaris
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

$11/day

14 Jun - 28 Jun
Toyota Yaris
Ford Fusion
or similar Intermediate
Up to 5 passengers

$12/day

28 May - 7 Jun
Ford Fusion
Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Up to 5 passengers

$12/day

14 Jun - 28 Jun
Toyota Corolla
Ford Escape
or similar Intermediate SUV
Up to 5 passengers

$15/day

8 Jun - 25 Jun
Ford Escape
Mini Hatch
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

$15/day

14 May - 21 May
Mini Hatch
Hyundai Tucson
or similar Intermediate SUV
Up to 5 passengers
4-door vehicles

$17/day

11 Jun - 21 Jun
Hyundai Tucson
Ford Transit
or similar Passenger van
Up to 5 passengers

$23/day

14 May - 24 May
Ford Transit

South Island car rental deals found on momondo

Find the rental car in South Island that's right for you

Small cars

$31 - $69

All Car Types

$45 - $97

The average price of a small car rental in South Island is $46. The cheapest time to rent a small car in South Island is in May. The price is 35% lower than the rest of the year at just $31 per day. A small car rental is typically 30% less expensive than the average rental car in South Island. The average price of a vehicle rental in South Island can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for South Island small car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car rental in South Island is $61. The cheapest time to rent a medium car in South Island is in May. The price is 52% lower than the rest of the year at just $30 per day. A medium car rental is typically 8% less expensive than the average rental car in South Island. The average price of a vehicle rental in South Island can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for South Island medium car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car rental in South Island is $96. The cheapest time to rent a large car in South Island is in May. The price is 28% lower than the rest of the year at just $70 per day. A large car rental is typically 31% more expensive than the average rental car in South Island. The average price of a vehicle rental in South Island can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

The average price of a SUV rental in South Island is $66. The cheapest time to rent a SUV in South Island is in May. The price is 38% lower than the rest of the year at just $42 per day. A SUV rental is typically 0% less expensive than the average rental car in South Island. The average price of a vehicle rental in South Island can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for South Island SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van rental in South Island is $100. The cheapest time to rent a van in South Island is in September. The price is 19% lower than the rest of the year at just $82 per day. A van rental is typically 34% more expensive than the average rental car in South Island. The average price of a vehicle rental in South Island can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for South Island van rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a pickup truck rental in South Island is $108. The cheapest time to rent a pickup truck in South Island is in February. The price is 35% lower than the rest of the year at just $71 per day. A pickup truck rental is typically 38% more expensive than the average rental car in South Island. The average price of a vehicle rental in South Island can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

The average price of a luxury car rental in South Island is $98. The cheapest time to rent a luxury car in South Island is in May. The price is 39% lower than the rest of the year at just $60 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 32% more expensive than the average rental car in South Island. The average price of a vehicle rental in South Island can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

The average price of a convertible rental in South Island is $62. The cheapest time to rent a convertible in South Island is in May. The price is 28% lower than the rest of the year at just $81 per day. A convertible rental is typically 6% less expensive than the average rental car in South Island. The average price of a vehicle rental in South Island can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

Toyota Yaris
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

$10/day

28 May - 7 Jun
Toyota Yaris
Ford Focus
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

$10/day

28 May - 11 Jun
Ford Focus
Toyota Yaris
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

$11/day

14 Jun - 28 Jun
Toyota Yaris

Rental cars insight and trends in South Island

Useful insights to help you book the perfect rental car in South Island

What is the best rental car company in South Island?

The best car rental company in South Island is Hertz, which has a rating of 8.7/10 from 30 momondo users. Hertz has 8 locations in South Island, including the city of Queenstown.

What is the most popular type of car to rent in South Island?

32% of momondo users prefer to rent Intermediate vehicles when visiting South Island. You can expect daily rental prices for this type of car to be $62 on average. Rates might be different depending on what agency you rent your car from and what city you intend to visit. Keep in mind that there are also other types of rental cars available in South Island if this one doesn’t suit your needs.

South Island car rental directory

All major car rental suppliers in South Island

Hertz

8.7
Very good
34 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.5

Dollar

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

EZI

10.0
Wonderful
1 review6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Avis

9.1
Wonderful
16 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.8

Apex

8.6
Very good
7 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.2

Ace Rental Cars

8.5
Very good
9 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.2

Thrifty

8.2
Very good
4 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.2

Go Rentals

4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Car rental in South Island

Learn everything there is to know about renting a car in South Island so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

When did momondo last update prices for cars in South Island?

Prices for cars in South Island are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in South Island?

How old do you have to be to hire a car in South Island?

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including South Island. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in South Island?

When renting a car in South Island, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.


Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car rental in South Island?

You should use momondo to book a car rental in South Island because it could save you time and money. momondo fetches and allows you to compare car rental prices and policies from thousands of car rental websites.

How does momondo help me find the best car rental deal in South Island?

momondo enables you to find the best car rental deal in South Island by providing useful filters to narrow your search. Filters include, but are not limited to: price, body type, rental company and specific policies that you may want.

Does momondo show car rental deals in South Island with free cancellation?

Free cancellation is a policy that can be filtered on momondo car rental searches for South Island and all other locations. Availability may vary by location.

Can I rent a car with a fair fuel policy in South Island on momondo?

Absolutely! momondo offers this feature when searching for a rental car in South Island.

Can I find a car rental in South Island which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?

You can specifically filter for enhanced cleaning on rental cars in South Island on momondo.

Can I search for rental cars in South Island with unlimited mileage on momondo?

momondo offers a filter specifically for unlimited mileage on car rentals in South Island.


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