South Australia car hires in 2025
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 10 June 2025.
Most common car type | Intermediate |
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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 10 June 2025.
January
R638
February
R531
March
R549
April
R833
May
R496
June
R478
July
R514
August
R478
September
R567
October
R673
November
R638
December
R868
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 10 June 2025.
Small cars | R231 - R994 | |
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All Car Types | R295 - R2 394 |
To hire a small car in South Australia, you would pay an average price of R465/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Australia (~R231/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R994/day). In fact, February is about 51% 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 51% 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 R957/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Australia (~R343/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R3 405/day). In fact, July is about 65% 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 is 1% 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.
To hire a SUV in South Australia, you would pay an average price of R939/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Australia (~R265/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R3 405/day). In fact, May is about 72% 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 saves you 1% 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.
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 10 June 2025.
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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 10 June 2025.
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.