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Cheap Car Rentals in South Australia from $25

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 South Australia with a pick-up date of 1/3 and drop-off date of 7/3. 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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South Australia car rentals in 2025

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 28 January 2025.

Most popular company

Bargain Car Rentals

Most common car type

Premium

Average price per day

$45

Cheapest price per day

$25

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 28 January 2025.

January

$59

February

$54

March

$75

April

$63

May

$52

June

$49

July

$47

August

$45

September

$56

October

$66

November

$65

December

$86

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Australia 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 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 28 January 2025.

In South Australia, there are 3,291 active hire locations from 99 car hire companies. SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in South Australia in the past week - currently priced from $25/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

SUV

SUV

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

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 28 January 2025.

Small cars

$56 - $126

All Car Types

$83 - $122

To hire a small car in South Australia, you would pay an average price of $89/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Australia (~$56/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$126/day). In fact, January is about 38% 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 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 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 $90/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Australia (~$67/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$118/day). In fact, July is about 26% 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 11% 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 $133/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Australia (~$79/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$255/day). In fact, February is about 41% 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 25% 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 South Australia, you would pay an average price of $98/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Australia (~$80/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$125/day). In fact, July is about 19% 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 saves you 3% 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 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 $150/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a van in South Australia (~$75/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$275/day). In fact, June is about 51% 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 34% 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:

Toyota Corolla$28/day
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Toyota Corolla
Holden Barina$31/day
2
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A/C
Holden Barina

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 28 January 2025.

Thrifty

9.6
Wonderful
2 reviews11 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 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.3

Sixt

8.6
Very Good
9 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.3

Hertz

8.1
Very Good
9 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.4

Budget

8.0
Very Good
6 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very Good
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

9.3

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

Europcar

6.8
Okay
8 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.1

Best South Australia car rental 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 $50. Data was last updated on 28 January 2025.
Holden Trax$25/day
4
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A/C
Holden Trax
Hyundai Elantra$26/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Elantra
Toyota Corolla$28/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in South Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Australia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $45/day when booking a car hire in South Australia. The absolute best deal a user found was for $32/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Jan. 26.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in South Australia?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in South Australia from the following companies over the past two weeks: Simba Car Hire ($25/day), Yesaway ($31/day), and Alamo ($44/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), YesDrive Car Rental (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 $1.87/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $84 and $121 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?

    Hiring a car in South Australia for a week can be a great option for travel. Bargain Car Rentals, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $222/week on average.

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

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 43%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in South Australia.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in South Australia?

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

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

    Generally, a month-long car rental in South Australia can be found for about $952, with the average price for a rental being around $32 a day. Book with Bargain Car Rentals, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 39% less compared to the average price of car rentals in South Australia.

Car rentals by fuel type in South Australia

Browse car rentals by fuel type in South Australia. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in South Australia. Deals were last updated on 28 January 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in South Australia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($18+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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