South Australia

Cheap Car Hire in South Australia from £17

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 4/5 and drop-off date of 17/5. 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
30 Apr — 7 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Adelaide, SA, Australia
Tue 30/4
Midday
Tue 7/5
Midday

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 23 April 2024.

Most popular company

Bargain Car Rentals

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

£38

Cheapest price per day

£17

South Australia car hire prices in popular cities

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across South Australia, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 21 pickup locations in South Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 April 2024.

Price

£23 - £85

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 23 April 2024.

January

£28

February

£28

March

£35

April

£34

May

£35

June

£26

July

£28

August

£27

September

£31

October

£32

November

£30

December

£36

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 23 April 2024.

There are 84 hire agencies servicing South Australia. These agencies, altogether, have 3,156 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in South Australia with prices from £17 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in South Australia:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Passenger van

Passenger van

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Commercial

Commercial

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

Compare available car types for hire 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 23 April 2024.

Small cars

£26 - £53

All Car Types

£35 - £59

To hire a small car in South Australia, you would pay an average price of £40/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Australia (~£26/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£53/day). In fact, August is about 35% 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, hiring a small car saves you 17% 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 £45/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Australia (~£34/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~£58/day). In fact, November is about 25% 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, hiring a medium car saves you 7% 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 medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in South Australia, you would pay an average price of £62/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Australia (~£41/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£90/day). In fact, September is about 34% 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, hiring a large car is 23% 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 large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in South Australia, you would pay an average price of £50/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Australia (~£33/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£65/day). In fact, June is about 36% 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, hiring a SUV is 6% 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:

To hire a van in South Australia, you would pay an average price of £77/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in South Australia (~£58/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~£139/day). In fact, September is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for South Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Australia, hiring a van is 38% 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in South Australia, you would pay an average price of £37/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in South Australia (~£46/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~£138/day). In fact, March is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for South Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Australia, hiring a pickup truck saves you 21% 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 luxury car in South Australia, you would pay an average price of £32/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in South Australia (~£42/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£120/day). In fact, October is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for South Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Australia, hiring a luxury car saves you 32% 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.

Toyota Aygo£17/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo
Ford Focus£18/day
4
M
A/C
Ford Focus
Peugeot 2008£29/day
4
M
A/C
Peugeot 2008

Top hire 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 23 April 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

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

Simba Car Hire

8.0
Very Good
4 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.5

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 hire deals in South Australia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in South Australia with an average daily rate of £26. Data was last updated on 23 April 2024.
Toyota Aygo£17/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo
Ford Focus£18/day
4
M
A/C
Ford Focus
Mitsubishi Lancer£19/day
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Lancer

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 23 April 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Australia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £38/day when booking a car hire in South Australia. The absolute best deal a user found was for £21/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Apr. 21.

  • 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: East Coast Car Rentals (£17/day), Apex (£19/day), and Europcar (£21/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), Fox (10.0 rating) and Sunset Rent a Car (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 £0.92/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £41 and £59 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 one of the most popular car hire companies in South Australia, offering car hire for around £158 per week on average.

  • 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 41% 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?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in South Australia for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in South Australia for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Bargain Car Rentals can potentially be 36% below the average car hire price in South Australia. Check prices and availability for Bargain Car Rentals and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in South Australia is on average £679 a month or £23 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your South Australia car hire.

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Small car hires in South Australia

Find small car hire deals in South Australia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in South Australia cost an average of £31 per day. Price data was last updated on 23 April 2024.
Chevrolet Spark£20/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Hyundai i10£20/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10£20/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10

Luxury car hires in South Australia

Find luxury car hire deals in South Australia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in South Australia cost an average of £45 per day. Price data was last updated on 23 April 2024.
Audi A6£35/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A6
Audi A6£37/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A6
Audi A6£40/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A6

People carrier hires in South Australia

Find people carrier hire deals in South Australia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in South Australia cost an average of £47 per day. Price data was last updated on 23 April 2024.
Ford Galaxy£35/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Galaxy
Citroen Berlingo£36/day
5
M
A/C
Citroen Berlingo
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer£38/day
5
M
A/C
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer

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 23 April 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in South Australia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (£20+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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