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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 26 August 2025.

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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?

Book your rental car in South Australia 8 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around HK$227/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 547% off the average price.

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 9.0/10 with 3 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?

At South Australia, the best time to rent a car is at June, with an average daily rate of just HK$211. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging HK$383 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In South Australia, the best time to rent a car is in June, with an average daily rate of just HK$211. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging HK$383 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

HK$281

February

HK$227

March

HK$242

April

HK$367

May

HK$219

June

HK$211

July

HK$266

August

HK$234

September

HK$258

October

HK$297

November

HK$289

December

HK$383

What car do most people rent in South Australia?

The most popular types of cars to hire in South Australia are the following: Economy cars (Hyundai Accent Hatch or similar), Passenger van cars (Kia Carnival or similar), and Full-size cars (Kia Carnival or similar).

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

Sunnycars has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in South Australia at 5.

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 26 August 2025.

Thrifty

9.0
Wonderful
3 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.3

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

Budget

8.2
Very Good
13 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.0

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

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 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.2

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 26 August 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South Australia for a week from Alamo?

    Hiring a car in South Australia for a week can be a great option for travel. Alamo, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around HK$1,310/week on average.

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

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from South Australia it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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