South Australia

Cheap Car Rentals in South Australia from RM 218

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 19/12 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 27 November 2025.

Most common car type

Supplier choice

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 27 November 2025.

There are currently 3,300 hire locations operating in South Australia spread across 111 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in South Australia is SUV at RM 218 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

RM 343+

Compact

Compact

RM 240+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 240+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 454+

SUV

SUV

RM 294+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 463+

Mini

Mini

RM 373+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 218+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

RM 294+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

RM 301+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

RM 333+

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:

Honda CityRM 240/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Perodua AxiaRM 250/day
4
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Perodua BezzaRM 343/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Bezza

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 306. Data was last updated on 27 November 2025.
Hyundai KonaRM 218/day
4
2
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Kona
Perodua AxiaRM 240/day
4
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Honda AccordRM 240/day
5
M
A/C
Honda Accord

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 8 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 120/day – about 238% less than the yearly average.

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 112. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging RM 198 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 112. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging RM 198 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 120

March

RM 128

April

RM 198

May

RM 116

June

RM 112

July

RM 140

August

RM 128

September

RM 145

October

RM 165

November

RM 153

December

RM 198

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

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

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 27 November 2025.

Avis

2 locations

Thrifty

5 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

3 locations

Sixt

2 locations

Simba Car Hire

2 locations

Hertz

3 locations

Budget

3 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 27 November 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South Australia for a week from East Coast Car Rentals?

    Hiring a car in South Australia for a week can be a great option for travel. East Coast Car Rentals, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around RM 1,093/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 27 November 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 50+).

Electric

Electric

RM 90+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 61+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 50+

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