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Cheap Car Rentals in South Island from ₱1,586

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in South Island with a pick-up date of 10/9 and drop-off date of 10/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. 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 July 18, 2026.
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At ₱1,586/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for rental in South Island in the past week. Out of 86 car rental agencies operating in South Island, there are, in total, 116 rental locations. View below for 3 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

₱1,586+

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Compact

Compact

₱2,204+

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SUV

SUV

₱3,639+

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Minivan

Minivan

₱2,181+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₱5,930+

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Pickup Truck

Pickup Truck

₱7,822+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₱2,663+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

₱3,815+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

₱4,051+

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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 ₱3,145. Data was last updated on July 18, 2026.
Toyota Avanza₱1,586/day
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Toyota Avanza
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Hyundai H-1₱2,181/day
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Hyundai H-1
Found 07/17/26
Kia Rio₱2,204/day
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Kia Rio
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Cheapflights insights for South Island car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in South Island, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent 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 ₱2,216/day – about 5,528% less than the yearly average.

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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 Avis (rated 9.4/10 with 10 reviews). Snap Rentals (rated 7.8/10 with 12 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
9.4
Snap Rentals
Snap Rentals
7.8
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
2.0
Gold Car Rent a Car
Gold Car Rent a Car
0.0

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

The cheapest month to rent a car in South Island is May where you can expect to pay ₱1,539/day on average. The most expensive month to rent a car in South Island is December (₱4,094/day on average). The average daily rental price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you rent.

January

₱3,294

February

₱3,848

March

₱2,832

April

₱2,278

May

₱1,539

June

₱1,570

July

₱2,124

August

₱1,847

September

₱1,755

October

₱1,724

November

₱2,186

December

₱4,094

What car do most people rent in South Island?

Passenger van rentals (Toyota HiAce, for example) are the most popular in South Island. SUV (Mitsubishi ASX) and Standard (Class Special Sedan) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting South Island.

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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 July 18, 2026.

Avis

9.4
Wonderful
10 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.8

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

9.0

Snap Rentals

7.8
Good
12 reviews•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.7

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

6.0

Gold Car Rent a Car

4 locations
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GO Rent A Car

2 locations
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Maui

2 locations
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Right Cars

4 locations
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Joy Car Rental

1 location
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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 July 18, 2026.

  • What is the cheapest rental car found in South Island?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₱1,601/day when booking a rental car in South Island. The best deal a user found was for ₱994/day from EZU Car Rental, booked on Jul. 11.

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

    From EZU Car Rental you can rent a car in South Island from about ₱13,160 per week on average.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in South Island for a month is certainly possible.

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

    Our recent data shows that EZU Car Rental can potentially be 75% below the average car rental price in South Island. Check prices and availability for EZU Car Rental and save on this extended rental. The cost of renting a vehicle in South Island is on average ₱56,400 a month or ₱1,880 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your South Island car rental.

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