South Australia

Cheap Car Hire in South Australia from R548

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in South Australia with a pick-up date of 29/5 and drop-off date of 31/5. 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.
Adelaide, SA, Australia
May 5 — May 12
Driver's age: 26-65
Adelaide, SA, Australia
Sun 5/5
Noon
Sun 12/5
Noon

South Australia car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in South Australia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Most common car type

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in South Australia?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in South Australia 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 28 April 2024.

January

R658

February

R658

March

R827

April

R733

May

R827

June

R620

July

R658

August

R620

September

R733

October

R752

November

R714

December

R846

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Australia is June. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in South Australia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in South Australia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Small cars

R367 - R1 879

All Car Types

R427 - R2 037

To hire a small car in South Australia, you would pay an average price of R564/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Australia (~R367/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R1 879/day). In fact, February is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for South Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Australia, renting a small car saves you 30% 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 medium car in South Australia, you would pay an average price of R536/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Australia (~R470/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R2 208/day). In fact, June is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for South Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Australia, renting a medium car saves you 34% 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 SUV in South Australia, you would pay an average price of R938/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Australia (~R652/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R3 268/day). In fact, February is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for South Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Australia, renting a SUV is 15% 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.

Top rental agencies in South Australia

Explore the leading car hire agencies in South Australia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in South Australia. Reviews were last updated on 28 April 2024.

Thrifty

9,3
Wonderful
1 review7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

9,3

Overall

9,3

Pick-up/drop-off

9,3

Value

8,0

Avis

9,1
Wonderful
6 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,4

Comfort

9,4

Overall

9,1

Pick-up/drop-off

9,1

Value

8,5

Hertz

8,9
Very Good
10 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

8,9

Overall

8,9

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

8,1

Budget

8,6
Very Good
5 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

8,0

Sixt

8,6
Very Good
8 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

9,1

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

9,1

Value

8,3

Simba Car Hire

8,4
Very Good
5 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,0
Very Good
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

9,3

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

9,3

Ace Rental Cars

7,6
Good
3 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

6,8

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

8,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in South Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 April 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in South Australia?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, MINI Car Rentals (10,0 rating), CarWiz (10,0 rating) and Fox (10,0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in South Australia.

  • What are petrol prices like in South Australia?

    The average price of petrol in South Australia is R22,01/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R990 and R1 430 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South Australia for a week from Bargain Car Rentals?

    Bargain Car Rentals is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in South Australia. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R2 725 per week.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in South Australia for the best price?

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 42% on a hire car in South Australia. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

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

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For South Australia however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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Small car hires in South Australia

Find small car hire deals in South Australia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in South Australia cost an average of R1 012 per day. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.
Renault KwidR548/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Suzuki CelerioR804/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Celerio
Chevrolet SparkR906/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark

Car hires by fuel type in South Australia

Browse car hires by fuel type in South Australia. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in South Australia. Deals were last updated on 28 April 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in South Australia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R28+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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