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Cheap Car Rentals in South Australia from RM 204

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 7/1 and drop-off date of 9/1. 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 2024

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 8 December 2024.

Most popular company

Simba Car Hire

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

RM 270

Cheapest price per day

RM 204

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in South Australia?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in South Australia and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 8 December 2024.

January

RM 150

February

RM 145

March

RM 194

April

RM 159

May

RM 136

June

RM 123

July

RM 119

August

RM 114

September

RM 141

October

RM 167

November

RM 163

December

RM 203

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Australia is August. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 8 December 2024.

There are currently 3,285 hire locations operating in South Australia spread across 98 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in South Australia is small car at RM 212 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

RM 212+

Compact

Compact

RM 221+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 214+

Standard

Standard

RM 419+

SUV

SUV

RM 346+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 408+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

RM 183+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 211+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

RM 240+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

RM 288+

Compare available car types for rental in South Australia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in South Australia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 8 December 2024.

Small cars

RM 99 - RM 443

All Car Types

RM 154 - RM 372

To rent a small car in South Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 184/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a small car in South Australia (~RM 99/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~RM 443/day). In fact, May is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for South Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Australia, renting a small car saves you 21% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Australia small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in South Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 202/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in South Australia (~RM 123/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~RM 383/day). In fact, April is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for South Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Australia, renting a medium car saves you 13% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Australia medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in South Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 292/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a large car in South Australia (~RM 194/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~RM 416/day). In fact, July is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for South Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Australia, renting a large car is 21% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in South Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 209/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in South Australia (~RM 74/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~RM 414/day). In fact, January is about 65% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for South Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Australia, renting a SUV saves you 10% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Australia SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in South Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 292/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a van in South Australia (~RM 187/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~RM 776/day). In fact, September is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for South Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Australia, renting a van is 21% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Proton PersonaRM 212/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Honda CivicRM 221/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic

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 6 car rental companies in South Australia. Reviews were last updated on 8 December 2024.

Avis

2 locations

Budget

2 locations

Alamo

1 location

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location

Firefly

1 location

Sunnycars

1 location

Best South Australia car rental deals found

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 6 rental car agencies in South Australia with an average daily rate of RM 301. Data was last updated on 8 December 2024.
Proton PersonaRM 212/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Honda CivicRM 214/day
5
M
A/C
Honda Civic
Honda CivicRM 221/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic

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 8 December 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Australia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 270/day when booking a car hire in South Australia. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 102/day from Simba Car Hire, booked on Dec. 1.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in South Australia?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in South Australia from the following companies over the past two weeks: Yesaway (RM 183/day), Simba Car Hire (RM 211/day), and Budget (RM 221/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in South Australia?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, MINI Car Rentals (10.0 rating), EverythingFleet (10.0 rating) and YesDrive Car Rental (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in South Australia.

  • What are petrol prices like in South Australia?

    The average price of petrol in South Australia is RM 4.69/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 211 and RM 304 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • 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 2,787/week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in South Australia for the best price?

    Booking early can save you upwards of 47% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in South Australia.

  • 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 11,944. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

Small car rentals in South Australia

Find small car rental deals in South Australia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in South Australia cost an average of RM 282 per day. Price data was last updated on 8 December 2024.
Perodua AxiaRM 204/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Perodua AxiaRM 231/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Perodua AxiaRM 263/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia

Luxury car rentals in South Australia

Find luxury car rental deals in South Australia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in South Australia cost an average of RM 391 per day. Price data was last updated on 8 December 2024.
BMW 3 SeriesRM 388/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 394/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series

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 8 December 2024.

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 30+).

Electric

Electric

RM 60+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 50+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 30+

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