South Australia

Cheap Car Rentals in South Australia from RM 187

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 18/12 and drop-off date of 22/12. 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 9 December 2025.

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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 9 December 2025.

There are currently 3,342 hire locations operating in South Australia spread across 116 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in South Australia is small car at RM 187 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

RM 187+

Compact

Compact

RM 194+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 211+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 281+

SUV

SUV

RM 239+

Mini

Mini

RM 204+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

RM 281+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

RM 389+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 196+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

RM 237+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

RM 239+

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:

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

Proton PersonaRM 187/day
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Proton Persona
Perodua AxiaRM 194/day
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Perodua Axia
Proton PersonaRM 200/day
4
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A/C
Proton Persona

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 RM 242. Data was last updated on 9 December 2025.
Proton PersonaRM 187/day
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Proton Persona
Perodua AxiaRM 194/day
4
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A/C
Perodua Axia
Honda HR-VRM 196/day
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A/C
Honda HR-V

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 43 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 119/day – about 238% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in South Australia?

In South Australia, the most affordable car hire company right now is East Coast Car Rentals, offering prices from just RM 137.30/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Budget, with rates starting at RM 181.49/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 Avis (rated 9.2/10). Thrifty (rated 9.2/10) 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 RM 111. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging RM 197 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 RM 111. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging RM 197 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 140

February

RM 119

March

RM 127

April

RM 197

May

RM 115

June

RM 111

July

RM 140

August

RM 127

September

RM 144

October

RM 164

November

RM 156

December

RM 197

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

Both keddy by Europcar and Sunnycars have 5 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 9 December 2025.

Avis

2 locations

Thrifty

4 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

3 locations

Sixt

2 locations

Simba Car Hire

2 locations

Hertz

2 locations

Budget

2 locations

Ace Rental Cars

4 locations

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 9 December 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South Australia for a week from Apex?

    Hiring a car in South Australia for a week can be a great option for travel. Apex, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around RM 2,270/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.

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 9 December 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 (RM 47+).

Electric

Electric

RM 49+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 49+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 47+

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