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Cheap Car Hire in South Australia from R402

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 18/1 and drop-off date of 20/1. 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 2024

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 19 December 2024.

Most popular company

Ace Rental Cars

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R530

Cheapest price per day

R402

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 19 December 2024.

January

R616

February

R579

March

R779

April

R652

May

R561

June

R507

July

R489

August

R471

September

R579

October

R688

November

R670

December

R833

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 19 December 2024.

SUV is the cheapest car type you can hire in South Australia this past week from 3 284 hire locations out of 98 hire agencies. Prices for a South Australia SUV hire start from R402/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

SUV

SUV

R1 246+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 075+

Mini

Mini

R1 010+

Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 139+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

R1 031+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

R1 069+

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 19 December 2024.

Small cars

R289 - R2 006

All Car Types

R314 - R2 447

To hire a small car in South Australia, you would pay an average price of R594/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Australia (~R289/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R2 006/day). In fact, May is about 52% 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 39% 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 R946/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Australia (~R350/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R3 479/day). In fact, July is about 64% 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 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 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 R654/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Australia (~R392/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R2 618/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 061/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Australia (~R289/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R3 479/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 10% 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:

Suzuki CiazR517/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Suzuki BalenoR530/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno
Suzuki CiazR703/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 19 December 2024.

Thrifty

9,5
Wonderful
2 reviews13 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 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

9,3

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

8,3

Budget

8,6
Very Good
4 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

8,0

Sixt

8,6
Very Good
9 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,2

Comfort

9,0

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

8,3

Hertz

8,3
Very Good
9 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

7,6

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

7,2
Good
7 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,6

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 R698. Data was last updated on 19 December 2024.
Ford EcoSportR402/day
4
M
A/C
Ford EcoSport
Suzuki CiazR517/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Volkswagen Polo VivoR530/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo

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 19 December 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Australia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R530/day when booking a car hire in South Australia. The absolute best deal a user found was for R469/day from Provider's pick, booked on Dec. 16.

  • 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 (R402/day), Yesaway (R530/day), and Budget (R703/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), EverythingFleet (10,0 rating) and YesDrive Car Rental (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 R19,21/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R864 and R1 248 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 R4 127 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 46% 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 R17 687, with the average price for a rental being around R590 a day. Book with Provider's pick, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 34% 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 102 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2024.
Kia PicantoR1 010/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoR1 058/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoR1 058/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 19 December 2024.

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 (R29+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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