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Cheap Car Rentals in Adelaide from $42
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 12/9 and drop-off date of 26/9. 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 1 September 2025.
Most popular company | BARGAINCAR |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $1.70 |
Average price per day | $58 |
Cheapest price per day | $42 |
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 1 September 2025.
There are currently 64 hire locations operating in Adelaide spread across 32 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Adelaide is SUV at $42 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
$55+
Compact
$45+
Intermediate
$43+
Full-size
$110+
SUV
$93+
People mover
$86+
Full-size SUV
$87+
Mini
$44+
Compare car rental deals in Adelaide by type
Here are the best Adelaide small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Adelaide medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Adelaide SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Adelaide van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Holden Barina$43/day
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Ford Focus$45/day
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M
A/C
Nissan Versa$54/day
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A/C
Best car rental deals found in Adelaide
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 $61. Data was last updated on 1 September 2025.
Hyundai Kona$42/day
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Holden Commodore$43/day
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Holden Barina$43/day
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Cheapflights insights for Adelaide car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Adelaide, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Adelaide?
Book your rental car in Adelaide 53 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $51/day on average when booked 53 days ahead, which saves you 43% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Adelaide?
East Coast Car Rentals is currently the cheapest car hire company in Adelaide with deals as low as $23.80/day found in the past two weeks. Thrifty is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $55.89/day.
What is the best car rental company in Adelaide?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Adelaide is Thrifty (rated 9.0/10 with 2 reviews). Avis (rated 9.0/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Thrifty
9.0
Avis
9.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.7
Simba Car Hire
8.7
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Adelaide?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Adelaide is June, when you can expect to pay $46/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Adelaide is December ($83/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
$61
February
$49
March
$53
April
$80
May
$47
June
$46
July
$58
August
$51
September
$58
October
$66
November
$63
December
$83
What car do most people hire in Adelaide?
SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Adelaide. Economy cars (Suzuki Swift or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (MG 3 or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Adelaide?
Both keddy by Europcar and Sunnycars have 5 locations in Adelaide, more than any other rental company in the area.
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 1 September 2025.
Thrifty
2 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Overall
9.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
8.3
Avis
4 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Overall
9.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
8.3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.7
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.5
Value
9.2
Simba Car Hire
9 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
8.8
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.5
Value
9.0
Sixt
8 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Overall
8.6
Pick-up/drop-off
9.1
Value
8.3
Budget
12 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.4
Overall
8.1
Pick-up/drop-off
8.4
Value
7.8
Ace Rental Cars
3 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
6.8
Overall
7.6
Pick-up/drop-off
7.2
Value
8.0
Hertz
7 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.7
Overall
7.5
Pick-up/drop-off
7.7
Value
7.2
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Adelaide, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 September 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Adelaide?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $58/day when booking a car hire in Adelaide. The absolute best deal a user found was for $51/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Aug. 24.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Adelaide for a week from Yesaway?
Yesaway is one of the top picks in Adelaide. They can have you in a hire car for about $384 per week on average.
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 $1,646, with the average price for a rental being around $55 a day. Book with Bargain Car Rentals, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 50% 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 $117 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 SUV to save money on your trip to $117. Our users have found prices for Intermediate SUV car hire in October to be on average $106 per day.
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 1 September 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 ($26+).
Electric
$43+
Hybrid
$31+
Petrol/Diesel
$26+