South Australia

Cheap Car Hire in South Australia

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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 17 April 2026.

Most popular company

Bargain Car Rentals

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R464

Cheapest price per day

R279

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 27 days before pickup. The average price then is just R557/day – about 1 341% less than the yearly average.

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 Thrifty (rated 9.2/10). Avis (rated 9.1/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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 R442/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in South Australia is December (R884/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

R590

February

R704

March

R721

April

R835

May

R475

June

R442

July

R540

August

R508

September

R590

October

R671

November

R622

December

R884

What car do most people hire in South Australia?

Economy cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Australia. Intermediate cars (Honda Civic 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 keddy by Europcar and Sunnycars have 5 locations in South Australia, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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 17 April 2026.

Thrifty

3 locations

Avis

2 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

3 locations

Sixt

2 locations

Simba Car Hire

2 locations

Hertz

2 locations

Ace Rental Cars

4 locations

Budget

3 locations

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 17 April 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Australia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R464/day when booking a car hire in South Australia. The absolute best deal a user found was for R332/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Apr. 11.

  • 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 263 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 699, with the average price for a rental being around R323 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.

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