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Cheap Car Rentals in South Australia from HK$245

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 23-7 and drop-off date of 28-7. 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 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 7 July 2025.

Most common car type

Compact

Popular car types in South Australia

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in South Australia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 7 July 2025.

There are, in total, 3,285 car hire locations in South Australia that are operated by 104 companies. In the past week, medium car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: HK$245/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from South Australia hire providers:

Economy

Economy

HK$279+

Compact

Compact

HK$264+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$245+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

HK$489+

Passenger van

Passenger van

HK$611+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

HK$235+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

HK$322+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

HK$366+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

HK$369+

Compare car rental deals in South Australia by type

Here are the best South Australia small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best South Australia medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen GolfHK$264/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Golf
BYD e6HK$279/day
2
M
A/C
BYD e6
Volkswagen GolfHK$362/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Golf

Best car rental deals found in South Australia

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in South Australia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in South Australia with an average daily rate of HK$375. Data was last updated on 7 July 2025.
Toyota CorollaHK$245/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Honda JazzHK$264/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Jazz
BYD e6HK$279/day
2
M
A/C
BYD e6

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$220/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 543% 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 9.6/10 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?

At South Australia, the best time to rent a car is at June, with an average daily rate of just HK$212. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging HK$385 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$212. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging HK$385 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$283

February

HK$228

March

HK$243

April

HK$369

May

HK$220

June

HK$212

July

HK$228

August

HK$212

September

HK$251

October

HK$298

November

HK$283

December

HK$385

What car do most people rent in South Australia?

The most popular types of cars to hire in South Australia are the following: SUV cars (Toyota Yaris or similar), Intermediate cars (MG ZS or similar), and Compact cars (Toyota Auris or similar).

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

Sunnycars has 8 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in South Australia at 7.

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 7 July 2025.

Thrifty

9.6
Wonderful
2 reviews7 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 reviews3 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 reviews4 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
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

Hertz

8.1
Very Good
9 reviews6 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 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

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 7 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South Australia for a week from Simba Car Hire?

    Hiring a car in South Australia for a week can be a great option for travel. Simba Car Hire, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around HK$707/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.

Car rentals by fuel type in South Australia

Browse car rentals by fuel type in South Australia. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in South Australia. Deals were last updated on 7 July 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in South Australia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (HK$32+).

Electric

Electric

HK$42+

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$35+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$32+

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