South Australia

Cheap Car Rentals in South Australia

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South Australia car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in South Australia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 July 2025.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

Rp 605,337

Cheapest price per day

Rp 189,799

Cheapflights insights for South Australia car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in South Australia, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in South Australia?

For the best savings on car hire in South Australia, make your reservation 35 days before pickup. The average price then is just Rp 474,089/day – about 1,377,262% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in South Australia?

Looking to hire a car in South Australia? Simba Car Hire had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only Rp 208,272.03/day. JUCY also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at Rp 456,269.41/day.

What is the best car rental company in South Australia?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in South Australia is Thrifty (rated 9.6/10 with 2 reviews). Avis (rated 9.0/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in South Australia?

Planning to hire a car in South Australia? June is the cheapest month, costing about Rp 441,393 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 801,046. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

Rp 588,524

February

Rp 474,089

March

Rp 506,784

April

Rp 768,351

May

Rp 457,741

June

Rp 441,393

July

Rp 555,828

August

Rp 441,393

September

Rp 523,132

October

Rp 604,872

November

Rp 588,524

December

Rp 801,046

What car do most people hire in South Australia?

SUV cars (Mazda CX-9 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Australia. Full-size cars (Kia Carnival or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Mitsubishi ASX or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in South Australia?

Both Firefly and Sunnycars have 10 locations in South Australia, more than any other rental company in the area.

Top rental agencies in South Australia

Explore the leading car rental agencies in South Australia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in South Australia. Reviews were last updated on 27 July 2025.

Thrifty

9.6
Wonderful
2 reviews9 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 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.3

Budget

8.8
Very Good
5 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

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

8.1
Very Good
9 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very Good
2 reviews5 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

6.4
Okay
9 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.7

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in South Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 July 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Australia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 605,337/day when booking a car hire in South Australia. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 547,554/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Jul. 20.

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

    Budget is one of the most popular car hire companies in South Australia, offering car hire for around Rp 5,823,606 per week on average.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in South Australia for a month is certainly possible.

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

    The monthly cost of a car rental in South Australia is Rp 24,958,312 (Rp 831,944/day) on average.

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