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Cheap Car Rentals in Adelaide from $23

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 Adelaide with a pick-up date of 2/2 and drop-off date of 5/2. 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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Adelaide car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Adelaide. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 January 2025.

Most popular company

SIMBACARHIRE

Price of petrol per litre

$1.88

Average price per day

$46

Cheapest price per day

$23

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Adelaide?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Adelaide 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 20 January 2025.

January

$60

February

$55

March

$76

April

$64

May

$53

June

$50

July

$48

August

$46

September

$57

October

$67

November

$66

December

$87

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Adelaide 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.

Popular car types in Adelaide

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Adelaide and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 20 January 2025.

There are currently 65 hire locations operating in Adelaide spread across 32 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Adelaide is medium car at $23 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

SUV

SUV

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Compare available car types for rental in Adelaide

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Adelaide to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 January 2025.

Small cars

$65 - $128

All Car Types

$80 - $119

To hire a small car in Adelaide, Australia, you would pay an average price of $90/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Adelaide, Australia (~$65/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$128/day). In fact, January is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Adelaide. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Adelaide, hiring a small car saves you 13% 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 Adelaide small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Adelaide, Australia, you would pay an average price of $90/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Adelaide, Australia (~$68/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$110/day). In fact, July is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Adelaide. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Adelaide, hiring a medium car saves you 12% 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 Adelaide medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Adelaide, Australia, you would pay an average price of $139/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Adelaide, Australia (~$81/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$260/day). In fact, June is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Adelaide. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Adelaide, hiring a large car is 27% 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.

To hire a SUV in Adelaide, Australia, you would pay an average price of $98/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Adelaide, Australia (~$82/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$127/day). In fact, July is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Adelaide. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Adelaide, hiring a SUV 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. Here are the best Adelaide SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Adelaide, Australia, you would pay an average price of $159/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a van in Adelaide, Australia (~$76/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$280/day). In fact, June is about 53% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Adelaide. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Adelaide, hiring a van is 36% 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 Adelaide van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai i20$28/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Toyota Yaris$30/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Hyundai i20$35/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

Top rental agencies in Adelaide

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Adelaide known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Adelaide. Reviews were last updated on 20 January 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Adelaide, including Thrifty, Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Thrifty

9.6
Wonderful
1 review4 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 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.7
Very Good
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

9.2

Simba Car Hire

8.7
Very Good
9 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

9.0

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

Budget

8.1
Very Good
12 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

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

Hertz

7.5
Good
7 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.2

Best Adelaide car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Adelaide. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Adelaide with an average daily rate of $51. Data was last updated on 20 January 2025.
These are the best deals we've found on rentals cars in Adelaide. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Tesla Model 3$23/day
5
7
4
M
A/C
Tesla Model 3
Holden Trax$24/day
4
M
A/C
Holden Trax
Hyundai i20$28/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Adelaide, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Adelaide?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $46/day when booking a car hire in Adelaide. The absolute best deal a user found was for $33/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Jan. 12.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Adelaide?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Adelaide from the following companies over the past two weeks: Simba Car Hire ($23/day), Yesaway ($30/day), and East Coast Car Rentals ($38/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (9.5 rating), East Coast Car Rentals (9.1 rating) and Avis (9.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Adelaide.

  • What are petrol prices like in Adelaide?

    The average price of petrol in Adelaide is $1.88/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $85 and $122 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Adelaide for a week from Simba Car Hire?

    Simba Car Hire is one of the top picks in Adelaide. They can have you in a hire car for about $394 per week on average.

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

    Booking early can save you upwards of 43% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Adelaide.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Adelaide?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Adelaide.

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

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Adelaide can be found for about $1,690, with the average price for a rental being around $56 a day. Book with Bargain Car Rentals, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 66% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Adelaide.

  • How much is a car hire in Adelaide for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in Adelaide are typically $0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Intermediate to save money on your trip to $0. Our users have found prices for Intermediate car hire in February to be on average $46 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Adelaide?

    Kia Carnival, which is a Premium vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Adelaide according to Cheapflights users.

Car rentals by fuel type in Adelaide

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Adelaide. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Adelaide. Deals were last updated on 20 January 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Adelaide. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($14+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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