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Cheap Car Hire in South Australia from R260

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 15/2 and drop-off date of 17/2. 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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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 17 January 2025.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R1 658

Cheapest price per day

R260

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 17 January 2025.

January

R620

February

R583

March

R808

April

R677

May

R564

June

R526

July

R507

August

R489

September

R601

October

R714

November

R695

December

R921

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 17 January 2025.

medium car is the cheapest car type you can hire in South Australia this past week from 3 288 hire locations out of 98 hire agencies. Prices for a South Australia medium car hire start from R260/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

R1 397+

SUV

SUV

R1 099+

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 217+

Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 237+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

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 17 January 2025.

Small cars

R300 - R2 082

All Car Types

R326 - R2 540

To hire a small car in South Australia, you would pay an average price of R611/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Australia (~R300/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R2 082/day). In fact, May is about 51% 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 40% 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 R971/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Australia (~R364/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R3 612/day). In fact, July is about 63% 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 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 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 R678/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Australia (~R407/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R2 717/day). In fact, January 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, renting a large car saves you 33% 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 R1 087/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Australia (~R300/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R3 612/day). In fact, May is about 73% 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 is 7% 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:

Volkswagen Polo VivoR544/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Suzuki CiazR568/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Suzuki CiazR653/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 17 January 2025.

Thrifty

9,5
Wonderful
1 review4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,5

Comfort

9,5

Overall

9,5

Pick-up/drop-off

9,5

Value

8,5

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

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

Simba Car Hire

8,2
Very Good
9 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

8,4

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

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

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 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 R778. Data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Toyota CorollaR260/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Suzuki BalenoR544/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno
Suzuki CiazR568/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

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 17 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Australia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 658/day when booking a car hire in South Australia. The absolute best deal a user found was for R1 083/day from Europcar, booked on Jan. 12.

  • 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: Simba Car Hire (R260/day), Yesaway (R544/day), and Ace Rental Cars (R626/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 R19,94/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R897 and R1 296 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Europcar 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 R11 608 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 44% 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?

    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.

  • 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 R49 749, with the average price for a rental being around R1 658 a day. Book with Europcar, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 35% less compared to the average price of car rentals in South Australia.

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 R1 124 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Kia PicantoR701/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoR750/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoR961/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 17 January 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 (R30+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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