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Cheap Car Hire in South Australia from R340

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 3/8 and drop-off date of 12/8. 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 16 July 2026.

Most popular company

Bargain Car Rentals

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

R442

Cheapest price per day

R340
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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 16 July 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in South Australia this past week from 3 488 hire locations out of 131 hire agencies. Prices for a South Australia small car hire start from R340/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Compact

Compact

R535+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R496+

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Full-size

Full-size

R1 040+

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SUV

SUV

R662+

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People carrier

People carrier

R946+

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Mini

Mini

R340+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 165+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R973+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R476+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

R504+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R612+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R937+

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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 R675. Data was last updated on 16 July 2026.
Volkswagen PoloR340/day
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Volkswagen Polo
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Ford EcoSportR476/day
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Ford EcoSport
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Toyota CorollaR496/day
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Toyota Corolla
Found 07/14/26

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 88 days before pickup. The average price then is just R539/day – about 1 276% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in South Australia?

Looking to hire a car in South Australia? Simba Car Hire had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R10,61/day. East Coast Car Rentals also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R16,60/day.

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 East Coast Car Rentals (rated 9.3/10). Avis (rated 9.1/10) is also highly rated by our users.

East Coast Car Rentals
East Coast Car Rentals
9.3
Avis
Avis
9.1
Thrifty
Thrifty
9.1
Ace Rental Cars
Ace Rental Cars
7.6

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 R507/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in South Australia is December (R882/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

R605

February

R703

March

R719

April

R784

May

R556

June

R507

July

R539

August

R507

September

R588

October

R654

November

R637

December

R882

What car do most people hire in South Australia?

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

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

Both Avis and East Coast Car Rentals have 2 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 16 July 2026.

East Coast Car Rentals

1 location
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Avis

2 locations
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Thrifty

3 locations
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Ace Rental Cars

4 locations
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Europcar

2 locations
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JUCY

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,0

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

6,2

Ace

1 location
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National

1 location
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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 16 July 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Australia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R442/day when booking a car hire in South Australia. The absolute best deal a user found was for R288/day from Provider's pick, booked on Jul. 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 060 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 R8 828, with the average price for a rental being around R294 a day. Book with Provider's pick, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 34% less compared to the average price of car rentals in South Australia.

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 16 July 2026.
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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 Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R27+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

R34+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R27+

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