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Cheap Car Hire in South Australia from R238

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in South Australia with a pick-up date of 27/2 and drop-off date of 18/3. 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.
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South Australia car hires in 2026

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 13 January 2026.

Most common car type

Mini
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Popular car types in South Australia

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in South Australia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 13 January 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in South Australia this past week from 3 343 hire locations out of 116 hire agencies. Prices for a South Australia small car hire start from R238/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Compact

Compact

R407+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R368+

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Full-size

Full-size

R922+

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SUV

SUV

R708+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 019+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R839+

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Mini

Mini

R238+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R929+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R335+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R389+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R721+

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Compare car hire deals in South Australia by type

Here are the best South Australia small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best South Australia SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen PoloR238/day
2
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A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Found 01/12/26
Renault SanderoR407/day
4
M
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Renault Sandero
Found 01/12/26
Renault SanderoR466/day
4
M
A/C
Renault Sandero
Found 01/12/26

Best car hire deals found in South Australia

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in South Australia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in South Australia with an average daily rate of R578. Data was last updated on 13 January 2026.
Volkswagen PoloR238/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Found 01/12/26
Ford EcoSportR335/day
4
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A/C
Ford EcoSport
Found 01/12/26
Volkswagen PoloR368/day
5
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A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Found 01/12/26

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 43 days before pickup. The average price then is just R476/day – about 1 234% less than the yearly average.

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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 Avis (rated 9.2/10). Thrifty (rated 9.2/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
9.2
Thrifty
Thrifty
9.2
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.7
Sixt
Sixt
8.7

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 R443/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in South Australia is December (R886/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

R542

February

R476

March

R509

April

R788

May

R460

June

R443

July

R558

August

R509

September

R574

October

R657

November

R624

December

R886

What car do most people hire in South Australia?

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

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

Both keddy by Europcar and Sunnycars have 5 locations in South Australia, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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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 13 January 2026.

Avis

2 locations
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Thrifty

4 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

3 locations
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Sixt

2 locations
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Simba Car Hire

2 locations
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Hertz

2 locations
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Budget

2 locations
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Ace Rental Cars

4 locations
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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 13 January 2026.

  • 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 R1 498 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.

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 13 January 2026.
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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 Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R20+).

Electric

Electric

R45+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R28+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R20+

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