Adelaide

Cheap Car Hire in Adelaide from RM 117

Adelaide, SA, Australia
25 Apr — 2 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Adelaide, SA, Australia
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Adelaide car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Adelaide. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 April 2024.

Most popular company

SIMBACARHIRE

Price of petrol per litre

RM 5.56

Average price per day

RM 170

Cheapest price per day

RM 117

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Adelaide?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Adelaide 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 18 April 2024.

January

RM 167

February

RM 167

March

RM 210

April

RM 205

May

RM 215

June

RM 158

July

RM 167

August

RM 162

September

RM 186

October

RM 191

November

RM 181

December

RM 215

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Adelaide is June. The most expensive time to rent a car is May. 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 Adelaide

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Adelaide and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 18 April 2024.

There are, in total, 61 car hire locations in Adelaide that are operated by 29 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: RM 117/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Adelaide hire providers:

Economy

Economy

RM 117+

Compact

Compact

RM 117+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 184+

SUV

SUV

RM 189+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 507+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 300+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 363+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

RM 331+

Compare available car types for rental in Adelaide

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Adelaide to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 April 2024.

Small cars

RM 151 - RM 303

All Car Types

RM 206 - RM 338

To rent a small car in Adelaide, Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 208/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Adelaide, Australia (~RM 151/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~RM 303/day). In fact, August is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Adelaide. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Adelaide, renting a small car saves you 22% 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 Adelaide small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Adelaide, Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 221/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Adelaide, Australia (~RM 165/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~RM 396/day). In fact, June is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Adelaide. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Adelaide, renting a medium car saves you 17% 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 Adelaide medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Adelaide, Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 300/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Adelaide, Australia (~RM 218/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~RM 498/day). In fact, March is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Adelaide. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Adelaide, renting a large car is 12% 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 Adelaide, Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 269/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Adelaide, Australia (~RM 212/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~RM 384/day). In fact, July is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Adelaide. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Adelaide, renting a SUV is 2% 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. Here are the best Adelaide SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Adelaide, Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 382/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a van in Adelaide, Australia (~RM 235/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~RM 842/day). In fact, February is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Adelaide. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Adelaide, renting a van is 31% 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. Here are the best Adelaide van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda CityRM 117/day
4
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A/C
Honda City
Proton SagaRM 117/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga

Top rental agencies in Adelaide

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Adelaide known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Adelaide. Reviews were last updated on 18 April 2024.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Adelaide, such as Thrifty, Avis and Firefly. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Thrifty

4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

8.5

Avis

9.1
Wonderful
6 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.5

Firefly

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Simba Car Hire

8.8
Very Good
4 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.7
Very Good
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

9.2

Sixt

8.6
Very Good
8 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.1

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.3

Hertz

8.5
Very Good
8 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.2

Budget

8.0
Very Good
10 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.8

Best Adelaide car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Adelaide. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Adelaide with an average daily rate of RM 204. Data was last updated on 18 April 2024.
Check out some of the very best car rental deals we've found in Adelaide. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Honda CityRM 117/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Proton SagaRM 117/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Honda CR-VRM 168/day
5
4
M
A/C
Honda CR-V

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Adelaide, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 April 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Adelaide?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 170/day when booking a car hire in Adelaide. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 115/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Apr. 14.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Adelaide?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Adelaide from the following companies over the past two weeks: JUCY (RM 117/day), Simba Car Hire (RM 124/day), and Europcar (RM 157/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, East Coast Car Rentals (9.6 rating), Avis (9.1 rating) and Thrifty (9.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Adelaide.

  • What are petrol prices like in Adelaide?

    The average price of petrol in Adelaide is RM 5.56/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 250 and RM 361 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Adelaide for a week from Simba Car Hire?

    Hiring a car in Adelaide 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 1,471/week on average.

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

    Booking early can save you upwards of 41% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Adelaide.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Adelaide?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Adelaide however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Adelaide can be found for about RM 6,303, with the average price for a rental being around RM 210 a day. Book with Bargain Car Rentals, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 57% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Adelaide.

  • How much is a car hire in Adelaide for a weekend?

    It costs RM 0 for a weekend car hire in Adelaide, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Compact as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Adelaide in May, prices are RM 290 per day on average.

  • What car do most people hire in Adelaide?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Adelaide is Mini (Kia Carnival) based on our Cheapflights data.

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Luxury car rentals in Adelaide

Find luxury car rental deals in Adelaide from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Adelaide cost an average of RM 622 per day. Price data was last updated on 18 April 2024.
Browse through some of the best options we've found for luxury car rentals in Adelaide. Before completing your reservation, make sure the deal you've selected matches your car rental needs and budget.
BMW 3 SeriesRM 309/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 359/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 608/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series

Car rentals by fuel type in Adelaide

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Adelaide. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Adelaide. Deals were last updated on 18 April 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Adelaide. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (RM 23+).

Electric

Electric

RM 38+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 26+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 23+

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