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Cheap Car Rentals in South Australia from S$ 29

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 25-2. 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 rentals in 2024

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 13 December 2024.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

S$ 59

Cheapest price per day

S$ 29

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 13 December 2024.

January

S$ 45

February

S$ 44

March

S$ 59

April

S$ 48

May

S$ 41

June

S$ 37

July

S$ 36

August

S$ 34

September

S$ 43

October

S$ 51

November

S$ 49

December

S$ 61

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 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 13 December 2024.

There are, in total, 3,284 car hire locations in South Australia that are operated by 98 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: S$ 29/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from South Australia hire providers:

Economy

Economy

S$ 31+

Compact

Compact

S$ 29+

Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 33+

Standard

Standard

S$ 63+

SUV

SUV

S$ 51+

People carrier

People carrier

S$ 83+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 65+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

S$ 40+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

S$ 41+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

S$ 45+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

S$ 50+

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

S$ 62+

Compare available car types for rental in South Australia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 13 December 2024.

Small cars

S$ 33 - S$ 93

All Car Types

S$ 58 - S$ 112

To hire a small car in South Australia, you would pay an average price of S$ 49/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Australia (~S$ 33/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~S$ 93/day). In fact, August is about 34% 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, hiring a small car saves you 41% 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 S$ 71/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Australia (~S$ 32/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~S$ 104/day). In fact, July is about 55% 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, hiring a medium car saves you 16% 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 S$ 119/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Australia (~S$ 87/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~S$ 158/day). In fact, September is about 27% 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, hiring a large car is 30% 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.

To hire a SUV in South Australia, you would pay an average price of S$ 77/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Australia (~S$ 56/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~S$ 98/day). In fact, January is about 28% 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, hiring a SUV saves you 9% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in South Australia, you would pay an average price of S$ 140/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in South Australia (~S$ 62/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~S$ 195/day). In fact, September is about 57% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for South Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Australia, hiring a van is 41% 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.

To hire a luxury car in South Australia, you would pay an average price of S$ 51/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in South Australia (~S$ 74/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~S$ 168/day). In fact, June is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for South Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Australia, hiring a luxury 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Ford FiestaS$ 29/day
4
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Audi A1S$ 31/day
2
M
A/C
Audi A1
Mazda Mazda3S$ 33/day
4
M
A/C
Mazda Mazda3

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 13 December 2024.

Thrifty

9.5
Wonderful
2 reviews11 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

Sixt

8.6
Very Good
9 reviews4 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 reviews10 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

Budget

7.7
Good
5 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.4

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 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.6

Best South Australia car rental deals found

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 S$ 47. Data was last updated on 13 December 2024.
Ford FiestaS$ 29/day
4
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Audi A1S$ 31/day
2
M
A/C
Audi A1
Toyota CorollaS$ 33/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 59/day when booking a car hire in South Australia. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 38/day from Simba Car Hire, booked on Dec. 8.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in South Australia?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in South Australia from the following companies over the past two weeks: Simba Car Hire (S$ 29/day), Ace Rental Cars (S$ 33/day), and East Coast Car Rentals (S$ 41/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 S$ 1.43/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between S$ 64 and S$ 93 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 S$ 481 per week.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in South Australia for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in South Australia it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 47%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • 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?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in South Australia can be found for about S$ 2,060, with the average price for a rental being around S$ 69 a day. Book with Simba Car Hire, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 65% less compared to the average price of car rentals in South Australia.

Small car rentals in South Australia

Find small car rental deals in South Australia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in South Australia cost an average of S$ 74 per day. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.
Honda FitS$ 33/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitS$ 40/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitS$ 46/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit

Luxury car rentals in South Australia

Find luxury car rental deals in South Australia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in South Australia cost an average of S$ 153 per day. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.
Audi Q5S$ 71/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi Q5
Audi Q5S$ 78/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi Q5
Audi Q5S$ 98/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi Q5

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 13 December 2024.

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 (S$ 19+).

Electric

Electric

S$ 37+

Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 22+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

S$ 19+

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