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Cheap Car Hire in South Australia from R933

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 6/3 and drop-off date of 9/3. 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 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 December 2025.

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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 25 December 2025.
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SUV 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 SUV hire start from R933/day. Check out available deals for 1 car type currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

SUV

SUV

R955+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 179+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R933+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R969+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 121+

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Compare car hire deals in South Australia by type

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

Audi Q2R933/day
5
M
A/C
Audi Q2
Found 12/25/25
Toyota Urban CruiserR955/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Found 12/25/25
Volkswagen T-ROCR969/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen T-ROC
Found 12/25/25

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 R1 031. Data was last updated on 25 December 2025.
Audi Q2R933/day
5
M
A/C
Audi Q2
Found 12/25/25
Toyota Urban CruiserR955/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Found 12/25/25
Volkswagen T-ROCR969/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen T-ROC
Found 12/25/25

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 R466/day – about 1 216% 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 Thrifty (rated 9.3/10). Avis (rated 9.2/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Thrifty
Thrifty
9.3
Avis
Avis
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 R449/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in South Australia is December (R849/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

R549

February

R483

March

R516

April

R799

May

R466

June

R449

July

R566

August

R516

September

R583

October

R666

November

R632

December

R849

What car do most people hire in South Australia?

Intermediate cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Australia. Standard cars (Mitsubishi Outlander 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 Sunnycars and Thrifty have 10 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 25 December 2025.

Thrifty

10 locations
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Avis

4 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

4 locations
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Sixt

3 locations
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Hertz

9 locations
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Budget

5 locations
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Ace Rental Cars

4 locations
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Dollar

4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

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 December 2025.

  • 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 R4 171 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, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in South Australia. Deals were last updated on 25 December 2025.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in South Australia. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R51+).

Electric

Electric

R52+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R51+

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