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Cheap Car Rentals in South Australia from RM 144
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 18 September 2025.
Most popular company | Bargain Car Rentals |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | RM 105 |
Cheapest price per day | RM 144 |
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 18 September 2025.
There are currently 3,299 hire locations operating in South Australia spread across 108 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in South Australia is small car at RM 144 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
RM 144+
Compact
RM 187+
Intermediate
RM 189+
Full-size
RM 377+
SUV
RM 241+
People carrier
RM 281+
Full-size SUV
RM 455+
Mini
RM 201+
Passenger van
RM 248+
Intermediate SUV
RM 181+
Supplier choice
RM 189+
Standard SUV
RM 190+
Compact SUV
RM 206+
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:
Here are the best South Australia van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Perodua MyviRM 144/day
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Honda CivicRM 187/day
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Toyota CorollaRM 194/day
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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 221. Data was last updated on 18 September 2025.
Perodua MyviRM 144/day
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Honda BR-VRM 181/day
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Toyota CorollaRM 187/day
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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 126/day – about 255% 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 Europcar, offering prices from just RM 123.98/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Simba Car Hire, with rates starting at RM 126.70/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 9.0/10 with 4 reviews). Thrifty (rated 9.0/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Avis
9.0
Thrifty
9.0
Budget
8.8
Sixt
8.6
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 113. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging RM 205 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 113. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging RM 205 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 121
March
RM 130
April
RM 197
May
RM 117
June
RM 113
July
RM 142
August
RM 130
September
RM 147
October
RM 163
November
RM 155
December
RM 205
Which car hire company has the most locations in South Australia?
Both Firefly and Sunnycars have 10 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 18 September 2025.
Avis
4 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Overall
9.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
8.3
Thrifty
3 reviews•7 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Overall
9.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
8.3
Budget
5 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.2
Overall
8.8
Pick-up/drop-off
8.8
Value
8.0
Sixt
8 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Overall
8.6
Pick-up/drop-off
9.1
Value
8.3
Simba Car Hire
9 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.4
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
8.2
Value
8.4
Hertz
9 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.1
Pick-up/drop-off
8.3
Value
7.4
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
7.3
Value
9.3
Ace Rental Cars
3 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
6.8
Overall
7.6
Pick-up/drop-off
7.2
Value
8.0
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 18 September 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in South Australia?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 105/day when booking a car hire in South Australia. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 77/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Sep. 14.
How much does it cost to hire a car in South Australia for a week from Yesaway?
Hiring a car in South Australia for a week can be a great option for travel. Yesaway, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around RM 822/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 3,523. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.
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 18 September 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 34+).
Electric
RM 71+
Hybrid
RM 46+
Petrol/Diesel
RM 34+