South Australia car hires 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 1 July 2025.
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Cheapflights insights for South Australia car hires
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 R497/day – about 1 355% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in South Australia?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire 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?
The cheapest month to hire a car in South Australia is June, when you can expect to pay R479/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in South Australia is December (R870/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
R639
February
R515
March
R550
April
R834
May
R497
June
R479
July
R515
August
R479
September
R568
October
R674
November
R639
December
R870
What car do most people hire in South Australia?
SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Australia. Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Kia Picanto or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in South Australia?
Both Firefly and Sunnycars have 11 locations in South Australia, more than any other car hire company in the area.
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 1 July 2025.
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Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in South Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 July 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in South Australia for a week from East Coast Car Rentals?
East Coast Car Rentals is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in South Australia. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R3 885 per week.
Can I rent a car for a month in South Australia?
Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For South Australia however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.