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Adelaide car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Adelaide. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 June 2025.

Price of petrol per litre

RM 4.23

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

RM 66

Cheapest price per day

RM 52

Cheapflights insights for Adelaide car rentals

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in Adelaide?

To get the best deal on car hire in Adelaide, book about 8 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 118, which is about 245% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Adelaide?

In Adelaide, the most affordable car hire company right now is Simba Car Hire, offering prices from just RM 76.39/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Ace Rental Cars, with rates starting at RM 129.75/day.

What is the best car rental company in Adelaide?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Adelaide is Thrifty (rated 9.6/10 with 1 review). 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 Adelaide?

At Adelaide, the best time to rent a car is at June, with an average daily rate of just RM 114. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging RM 207 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 Adelaide, the best time to rent a car is in June, with an average daily rate of just RM 114. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging RM 207 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

RM 152

February

RM 127

March

RM 131

April

RM 198

May

RM 118

June

RM 114

July

RM 122

August

RM 114

September

RM 135

October

RM 160

November

RM 152

December

RM 207

What car do most people hire in Adelaide?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Adelaide are the following: SUV cars (Nissan Qashqai or similar), Full-size cars (Toyota Highlander or similar), and Intermediate cars (Mitsubishi ASX or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Adelaide?

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

Top rental agencies in Adelaide

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Adelaide known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Adelaide. Reviews were last updated on 13 June 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Adelaide, such as Thrifty, Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Thrifty

9.6
Wonderful
1 review4 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 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.7
Very Good
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

9.2

Simba Car Hire

8.7
Very Good
9 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

9.0

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

Budget

8.1
Very Good
12 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

7.8

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 reviews2 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 Adelaide, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Adelaide?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 66/day when booking a car hire in Adelaide. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 52/day from Provider's pick, booked on Jun. 8.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Adelaide for a week from Ace Rental Cars?

    Hiring a car in Adelaide for a week can be a great option for travel. Ace Rental Cars, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around RM 971/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Adelaide?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Adelaide however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Adelaide can be found for about RM 4,162, with the average price for a rental being around RM 139 a day. Book with Provider's pick, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 64% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Adelaide.

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