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Cheap Car Rentals in South Australia from RM 171

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South Australia car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Simba Car Hire

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

RM 158

Cheapest price per day

RM 171
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Popular car types in South Australia

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There are currently 3,543 hire locations operating in South Australia spread across 133 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in South Australia is small car at RM 171 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

RM 171+

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Compact

Compact

RM 177+

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Standard

Standard

RM 209+

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Full-size

Full-size

RM 227+

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SUV

SUV

RM 190+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 272+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

RM 306+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

RM 291+

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Best car rental deals found in South Australia

Perodua AxiaRM 171/day
Perodua Axia
Found 09/23/26
Proton SagaRM 177/day
Proton Saga
Found 09/23/26
Toyota RAV4RM 190/day
Toyota RAV4
Found 09/23/26

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 40 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 139/day – about 255% less than the yearly average.

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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 East Coast Car Rentals (rated 9.3/10). Avis (rated 9.2/10) is also highly rated by our users.

East Coast Car Rentals
East Coast Car Rentals
9.3
Avis
Avis
9.2
Thrifty
Thrifty
9.1
Ace Rental Cars
Ace Rental Cars
7.6

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 126. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging RM 216 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 126. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging RM 216 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 151

February

RM 175

March

RM 179

April

RM 196

May

RM 139

June

RM 126

July

RM 143

August

RM 126

September

RM 143

October

RM 155

November

RM 155

December

RM 216

What car do most people hire in South Australia?

The most popular types of cars to hire in South Australia are the following: SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar), Compact cars (Class Compact Car or similar), and Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar).

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

Avis has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. East Coast Car Rentals has the second-highest number of locations in South Australia at 1.

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Top rental agencies in South Australia

East Coast Car Rentals

1 location
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Avis

4 locations
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Thrifty

8 locations
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Ace Rental Cars

4 locations
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Europcar

4 locations
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JUCY

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.2

National

2 locations
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Ace

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Australia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 158/day when booking a car hire in South Australia. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 108/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Sep. 19.

  • 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 RM 1,114/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.

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

    The average cost of a car rental in South Australia for a month is RM 4,776. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

Car rentals by fuel type in South Australia

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in South Australia. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (RM 38+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 43+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 38+

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