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Cheap Car Rentals in South Australia from $24

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 25/9 and drop-off date of 5/10. 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 hire in South Australia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 6 July 2025.

Most popular company

Simba Car Hire

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

$64

Cheapest price per day

$24

Popular car types in South Australia

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in South Australia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 6 July 2025.

In South Australia, there are 3,284 active hire locations from 104 car hire companies. SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in South Australia in the past week - currently priced from $24/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

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 large 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:

Toyota Yaris$41/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Skoda Fabia$54/day
2
M
A/C
Skoda Fabia
Hyundai i30$56/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i30

Best car rental deals found in South Australia

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in South Australia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in South Australia with an average daily rate of $75. Data was last updated on 6 July 2025.
Ford EcoSport$24/day
4
M
A/C
Ford EcoSport
Toyota Yaris$41/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Mazda Mazda2$54/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mazda Mazda2

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 rentals in South Australia, make your reservation 8 days before pickup. The average price then is just $46/day – about 5% 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 Simba Car Hire, offering prices from just $19.50/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is CalAuto, with rates starting at $23.81/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 Thrifty (rated 9.6/10 with 2 reviews). Avis (rated 9.0/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in South Australia?

Planning to hire a car in South Australia? November is the cheapest month, costing about $65 per day. In contrast, January is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $106. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$106

February

$83

March

$94

April

$70

May

$77

June

$74

July

$86

August

$68

September

$67

October

$72

November

$65

December

$70

What car do most people hire in South Australia?

SUV cars (Class Standard SUV, for example) are the most popular in South Australia. Intermediate (Mitsubishi ASX) and Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting South Australia.

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

Thrifty has 11 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in South Australia at 10.

Top rental agencies in South Australia

Explore the leading car hire agencies in South Australia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in South Australia. Reviews were last updated on 6 July 2025.

Thrifty

9.6
Wonderful
2 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

8.8

Avis

9.0
Wonderful
4 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.3

Budget

8.8
Very Good
5 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.0

Sixt

8.6
Very Good
9 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.3

Hertz

8.1
Very Good
9 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very Good
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

9.3

Ace Rental Cars

7.6
Good
3 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

6.8

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

8.0

Europcar

6.4
Okay
9 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.7

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in South Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 July 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Australia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $64/day when booking a car hire in South Australia. The absolute best deal a user found was for $39/day from Simba Car Hire, booked on Jun. 29.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South Australia for a week from Bargain Car Rentals?

    Hiring a car in South Australia for a week can be a great option for travel. Bargain Car Rentals, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $186/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in South Australia?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in South Australia.

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

    Generally, a month-long car rental in South Australia can be found for about $798, with the average price for a rental being around $27 a day. Book with Simba Car Hire, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 25% less compared to the average price of car rentals in South Australia.

Car rentals by fuel type in South Australia

Browse car rentals by fuel type in South Australia. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in South Australia. Deals were last updated on 6 July 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in South Australia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($47+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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