Cheap Car Rentals in South Australia

Adelaide, SA, Australia

3 Feb — 10 Feb

Same drop-off

Fri 3/2

Noon

Fri 10/2

Noon

Driver's age:

26-65Other

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

January

1,078,040 ₫

February

1,101,476 ₫

March

1,640,496 ₫

April

2,320,131 ₫

May

1,663,932 ₫

June

1,570,189 ₫

July

1,429,575 ₫

August

1,242,090 ₫

September

1,359,268 ₫

October

1,429,575 ₫

November

1,476,447 ₫

December

1,499,882 ₫

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Australia is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is April. 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

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There are currently 2,886 rental locations operating in South Australia spread across 68 car rental agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to rent in South Australia is Small at 20 ₫ a day. Below are all the 2 car types available for renting in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Small

20 ₫+

SUV

62 ₫+

Top rental agencies in South Australia

All major car rental suppliers in South Australia

Budget

10.0

Wonderful

1 review•3 locations

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Enterprise

3 locations

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Sixt

9.2

Wonderful

6 reviews•3 locations

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6.0

Okay|May 2022

staff at Airport were quite abrupt and rude

8.0

Very good|Apr 2022

I had booked an SUV, but on arrival was offered a Camry Hybrid instead. After explaining my husband would have difficulty getting in and out of a sedan, I was then offered a Mitsubishi SUV. Staff were professional. The car was clean, performed well with no issues. I was, however, a little peeved that I was charged over $23 international transaction fees by my credit card provider for the payment I made when booking the car online.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

Help support- great and efficient.

8.0

Very good|Apr 2022

Check in staff were friendly and helpful. Wasn't happy about being charged a fee for an additional driver - have not been charged this with other car hire companies. Car was new and clean. Overall good service

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2022

Value for Money. Quick and easy check-in and check-out of the vehicle.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2022

The vehicle was clean, a pleasure to drive, staff explained the Toyota hybrid drive well, including traps for young players. When I returned the vehicle, there was a long line which was not a good look for them. I think that they should consider prioritising the returns, as new rentals were taking ages, while returns were flying through once they got served.

1 out of 2

Thrifty

9 locations

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Avis

8.8

Very good

5 reviews•4 locations

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8.0

Very good|Sep 2022

Drop off point at Melbourne is the worst

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2022

Everything well done with friendly knowledgeable service

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2022

No comment all good

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2019

Staff were so helpful and responsive. Car was great. I would go back to Avis any time!

2.0

Poor|Nov 2018

i booked a manual through the website but once i went there, there were no any manuals owned by them

1 out of 2

Hertz

8.6

Very good

7 reviews•8 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

They’re just such a brilliant team who always go above and beyond to make things excellent

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2022

Good service, quick and great car. No hassles or scams.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2022

The hybrid saved so much in petrol. Will be updating to hybrid myself. Everything was perfect.

2.0

Poor|Dec 2022

No transparency for pricing

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2021

staff were helpful and answered phones promptly.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2019

Central location friendly and fast staff

1 out of 3

Europcar

7.7

Good

7 reviews•4 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2022

The staff is so nice and good service

2.0

Poor|Dec 2021

I booked the car using kayak, which was good! The car was good too, however Europcar has charged me for the car (which I had already paid for) and the fuel (which we filled full tank while returning) out of my deposit. I have personally gone to their store in Adelaide city and spoken about it, they asked me to call and e-mail customer care which I did. I have provided proof of my payments and haven't heard back from them yet!

8.0

Very good|Jun 2022

Good service, vehicle upgrade and price

8.0

Very good|Jan 2022

Need more staff over Xmas/New Year in Adelaide

4.0

Mediocre|Jan 2022

Child car seat was left in vehicle, had us questioning the cleaning element.. $200 deposit required which was not stated in the paperwork.

9.6

Wonderful|Nov 2018

I loved the car I had it’s amazing

The preauthorisation for a debit card which was $400 and a cc was $100 is a bit harsh.

1 out of 3

Ace Rental Cars

6.0

Okay

2 reviews•3 locations

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6.0

Okay|Mar 2022

Very cheap car hire. Unfortunately pick up/drop off not located at the airport. Was a bit of a mission to organise shuttle pick up unable to get through on number provided on website. Man was quite rude when we returned the car, we advised that the tyre pressure was low as came up on the dash, he was quick to say we must have popped the tyre. Didn’t appreciate his manner, however no issues during handover.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2022

retty poor for an airport rental company. Should have read reviews first as I wouldn’t have booked with them if I had. Arrived at Adelaide airport and called for the shuttle bus and was told that the last one had left, they were about to close and I wouldn’t be able to collect the car until the next day!? WTF Nowhere during the booking process did I see that you need to be at the shuttle LATEST 5:30pm If that happens go to, I suggest going to the Budget rentals office at the airport. They had the best price and vehicles compared to Avis and Hertz (who wanted $500+$100 bond for 3 days small car rental) 😳

1 out of 1

Best South Australia Car Rental Deals Found

Volkswagen Polo20 ₫/day

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Toyota Innova62 ₫/day

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Car Rental FAQs

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

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Sunset Rent a Car (10.0 rating), Economy Rent a Car (10.0 rating) and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals (9.3 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in South Australia.

What are gas prices like in South Australia?

The average gas price in South Australia is 27,420 ₫/liter over the past month, costing you anywhere between 1,233,888 ₫ and 1,782,283 ₫ to fill up a car’s gas tank.

How much does it cost to rent a car in South Australia for a week from Sixt?

Sixt offers rental cars in South Australia for about 14,518,397 ₫ per week on average.

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

Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 7% on your car rental. For a below average price in South Australia, Cheapflights recommends booking your car rental at least 78 days in advance.