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Cheap Car Hire in South Australia from R688

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 3/4 and drop-off date of 6/4. 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 hires 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 25 March 2025.

Most common car type

Intermediate

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 25 March 2025.

January

R654

February

R545

March

R636

April

R654

May

R527

June

R509

July

R509

August

R472

September

R582

October

R691

November

R654

December

R891

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 25 March 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in South Australia this past week from 3 289 hire locations out of 100 hire agencies. Prices for a South Australia small car hire start from R848/day. Check out available deals for 2 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

R1 145+

Full-size

Full-size

R1 662+

SUV

SUV

R1 191+

Mini

Mini

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R1 047+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R1 376+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 708+

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 25 March 2025.

Small cars

R237 - R1 605

All Car Types

R303 - R2 456

To hire a small car in South Australia, you would pay an average price of R544/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Australia (~R237/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R1 605/day). In fact, February is about 57% 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, renting a small car saves you 44% 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 R899/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Australia (~R352/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R3 493/day). In fact, July is about 61% 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, renting a medium car saves you 8% 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 SUV in South Australia, you would pay an average price of R960/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Australia (~R272/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R3 493/day). In fact, May is about 72% 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, renting a SUV saves you 2% 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:

Kia PicantoR848/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Suzuki BalenoR963/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno
Suzuki CiazR1 145/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

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 25 March 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 reviews8 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 reviews6 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 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

7,1

Best South Australia car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in South Australia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in South Australia with an average daily rate of R1 180. Data was last updated on 25 March 2025.
Kia PicantoR848/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Suzuki BalenoR963/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno
Ford EcoSportR1 047/day
4
M
A/C
Ford EcoSport

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 25 March 2025.
  • 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 R19,29/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R868 and R1 253 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South Australia for a week from Avis?

    Avis is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in South Australia. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R4 928 per week.

  • 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 43% on a hire car in South Australia. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 8 days prior to your desired date.

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

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For South Australia however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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 R818 per day. Price data was last updated on 25 March 2025.
Kia PicantoR688/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoR721/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoR823/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

Car hires by fuel type in South Australia

Browse car hires by fuel type in South Australia. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in South Australia. Deals were last updated on 25 March 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in South Australia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R44+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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