Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Adelaide. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 3 September 2026.
Most popular company | BARGAINCAR |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $2.42 |
Average price per day | $52 |
Cheapest price per day | $22 |
There are currently 63 hire locations operating in Adelaide spread across 32 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Adelaide is small car at $22 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
$44+
Compact
$22+
Intermediate
$36+
SUV
$63+
People mover
$88+
Full-size SUV
$70+
Compact SUV
$32+
Supplier choice
$45+
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January
$63
February
$74
March
$75
April
$82
May
$58
June
$53
July
$60
August
$53
September
$62
October
$67
November
$65
December
$91
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Adelaide, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 3 September 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $52/day when booking a car hire in Adelaide. The absolute best deal a user found was for $31/day from Provider's pick, booked on Aug. 29.
Bargain Car Rentals is one of the top picks in Adelaide. They can have you in a hire car for about $256 per week on average.
Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Adelaide.
Generally, a month-long car rental in Adelaide can be found for about $1,098, with the average price for a rental being around $37 a day. Book with Provider's pick, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 48% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Adelaide.
Car hire prices in Adelaide are typically $0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Compact to save money on your trip to $0. Our users have found prices for Compact car hire in October to be on average $59 per day.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Adelaide. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($21+).
Electric
$38+
Hybrid
$21+
Petrol/Diesel
$25+