South Australia

Cheap Car Hire in South Australia

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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 25 August 2025.

Most common car type

Full-size

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 8 days before pickup. The average price then is just R505/day – about 1 346% 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 9.0/10 with 3 reviews). Avis (rated 9.0/10 with 4 reviews) 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 R470/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in South Australia is December (R854/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

R627

February

R505

March

R540

April

R819

May

R488

June

R471

July

R592

August

R523

September

R575

October

R662

November

R645

December

R854

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 (Mitsubishi Outlander 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?

Sunnycars has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in South Australia at 5.

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 25 August 2025.

Thrifty

9,0
Wonderful
3 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

8,3

Avis

9,0
Wonderful
4 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

9,3

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

8,3

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

Budget

8,2
Very Good
13 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,9

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,0

Simba Car Hire

8,2
Very Good
9 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

8,4

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

Hertz

7,5
Good
7 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

7,2

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 25 August 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.

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