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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 14 1月 2025.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R1 684

Cheapest price per day

R1 100

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in South Australia?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in South Australia and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 14 1月 2025.

January

R630

February

R592

March

R821

April

R687

May

R573

June

R534

July

R515

August

R496

September

R611

October

R725

November

R706

December

R936

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Australia is August. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in South Australia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in South Australia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 1月 2025.

Small cars

R305 - R2 115

All Car Types

R331 - R2 580

To hire a small car in South Australia, you would pay an average price of R621/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Australia (~R305/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R2 115/day). In fact, May is about 51% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for South Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Australia, renting a small car saves you 40% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in South Australia, you would pay an average price of R986/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Australia (~R369/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R3 668/day). In fact, July is about 63% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for South Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Australia, renting a medium car saves you 4% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in South Australia, you would pay an average price of R689/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Australia (~R413/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R2 760/day). In fact, January is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for South Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Australia, renting a large car saves you 33% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in South Australia, you would pay an average price of R1 103/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Australia (~R305/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R3 668/day). In fact, May is about 73% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for South Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Australia, renting a SUV is 7% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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 14 1月 2025.

Thrifty

9,6
Wonderful
2 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,6

Comfort

9,6

Overall

9,6

Pick-up/drop-off

9,6

Value

8,8

Avis

9,0
Wonderful
4 reviews4 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
9 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,2

Comfort

9,0

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

8,3

Hertz

8,1
Very Good
9 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

7,4

Budget

8,0
Very Good
6 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,7

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,0
Very Good
2 reviews4 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

Europcar

6,8
Okay
8 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

7,1

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 14 1月 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Australia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 684/day when booking a car hire in South Australia. The absolute best deal a user found was for R1 100/day from Europcar, booked on Jan. 5.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in South Australia?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, MINI Car Rentals (10,0 rating), YesDrive Car Rental (10,0 rating) and Fox (10,0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in South Australia.

  • What are petrol prices like in South Australia?

    The average price of petrol in South Australia is R20,25/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R911 and R1 316 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South Australia for a week from Europcar?

    Europcar 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 R11 790 per week.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in South Australia for the best price?

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 44% on a hire car in South Australia. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

  • 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 R50 528, with the average price for a rental being around R1 684 a day. Book with Europcar, 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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