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Cheap Car Hire in South Australia from R351

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South Australia car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Bargain Car Rentals

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R481

Cheapest price per day

R351
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Popular car types in South Australia

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medium car is the cheapest car type you can hire in South Australia this past week from 3 536 hire locations out of 133 hire agencies. Prices for a South Australia medium car hire start from R351/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Compact

Compact

R661+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R351+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 139+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R795+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 084+

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Best car hire deals found in South Australia

Nissan AlmeraR351/day
Nissan Almera
Found 08/26/26
BMW 1 SeriesR661/day
BMW 1 Series
Found 08/26/26
Hyundai TucsonR795/day
Hyundai Tucson
Found 08/26/26

Cheapflights insights for South Australia car hires

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in South Australia?

For the best savings on car hire in South Australia, make your reservation 88 days before pickup. The average price then is just R495/day – about 1 159% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in South Australia?

Looking to hire a car in South Australia? Simba Car Hire had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R11,23/day. East Coast Car Rentals also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R16,54/day.

What is the best car rental company in South Australia?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in South Australia is East Coast Car Rentals (rated 9.3/10). Avis (rated 9.1/10) is also highly rated by our users.

East Coast Car Rentals
East Coast Car Rentals
9.3
Avis
Avis
9.1
Thrifty
Thrifty
9.1
Ace Rental Cars
Ace Rental Cars
7.6

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in South Australia?

The cheapest month to hire a car in South Australia is June, when you can expect to pay R511/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in South Australia is December (R847/day on average). The average daily car hire 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 hire.

January

R591

February

R687

March

R703

April

R767

May

R543

June

R511

July

R559

August

R511

September

R575

October

R639

November

R607

December

R847

What car do most people hire in South Australia?

Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Australia. Economy cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in South Australia?

Both Avis and East Coast Car Rentals have 2 locations in South Australia, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in South Australia

East Coast Car Rentals

1 location
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Avis

2 locations
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Thrifty

3 locations
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Ace Rental Cars

4 locations
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Europcar

2 locations
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JUCY

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,0

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

6,2

Ace

1 location
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National

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Australia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R481/day when booking a car hire in South Australia. The absolute best deal a user found was for R316/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Aug. 22.

  • 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 207 per week.

  • 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.

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

    Generally, a month-long car rental in South Australia can be found for about R9 460, with the average price for a rental being around R315 a day. Book with Bargain Car Rentals, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 35% less compared to the average price of car rentals in South Australia.

Car hires by fuel type in South Australia

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in South Australia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R30+).

Electric

Electric

R60+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R30+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R35+

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