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Cheap Car Hire in South Australia from R488

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in South Australia with a pick-up date of 6/6 and drop-off date of 8/6. 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.
Adelaide, SA, Australia
May 15 — May 22
Driver's age: 26-65
Adelaide, SA, Australia
Wed 15/5
Noon
Wed 22/5
Noon

South Australia car hires in 2024

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 8 May 2024.

Most common car type

Standard

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 8 May 2024.

January

R646

February

R646

March

R813

April

R683

May

R776

June

R591

July

R646

August

R609

September

R720

October

R739

November

R702

December

R831

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Australia is June. 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.

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 8 May 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in South Australia this past week from 3 175 hire locations out of 85 hire agencies. Prices for a South Australia small car hire start from R488/day. Check out available deals for 2 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

SUV

SUV

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

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 8 May 2024.

Small cars

R332 - R1 847

All Car Types

R332 - R2 002

To hire a small car in South Australia, you would pay an average price of R583/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Australia (~R332/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R1 847/day). In fact, August is about 44% 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 31% 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. Here are the best South Australia small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in South Australia, you would pay an average price of R617/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Australia (~R372/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R2 171/day). In fact, May is about 40% 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 27% 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 R922/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Australia (~R641/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R3 213/day). In fact, February is about 31% 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 10% 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. Here are the best South Australia SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Corolla QuestR488/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Volkswagen Polo VivoR573/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Chevrolet SparkR802/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark

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 8 May 2024.

Avis

9,1
Wonderful
6 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,4

Comfort

9,4

Overall

9,1

Pick-up/drop-off

9,1

Value

8,5

Thrifty

4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

7,0

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

Hertz

8,5
Very Good
8 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,7

Value

8,2

Simba Car Hire

8,4
Very Good
5 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,0

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

Budget

8,0
Very Good
10 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,1

Value

7,8

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

Best South Australia car hire deals found

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 R685. Data was last updated on 8 May 2024.
Toyota Corolla QuestR488/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Toyota RAV4R539/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota RAV4
Volkswagen Polo VivoR573/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo

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 8 May 2024.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in South Australia?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in South Australia from the following companies over the past two weeks: Simba Car Hire (R431/day), Apex (R573/day), and Europcar (R802/day).

  • 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), CarWiz (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 R21,82/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R982 and R1 418 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • 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 413 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 42% 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.

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