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Cheap Car Rentals in South Australia from ₹ 2,303

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 16/5 and drop-off date of 18/5. 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 rental in South Australia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 April 2025.

Most common car type

Intermediate

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 15 April 2025.

January

₹ 3,096

February

₹ 2,580

March

₹ 2,666

April

₹ 3,526

May

₹ 2,408

June

₹ 2,408

July

₹ 2,408

August

₹ 2,236

September

₹ 2,752

October

₹ 3,268

November

₹ 3,096

December

₹ 4,128

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 15 April 2025.

At ₹ 2,303/day, medium car is the cheapest car type available for hire in South Australia in the past week. Out of 100 car hire agencies operating in South Australia, there are, in total, 3,289 hire locations. View below for 3 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

₹ 2,700+

Compact

Compact

₹ 2,942+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 2,303+

SUV

SUV

₹ 4,050+

Minivan

Minivan

₹ 4,720+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 3,761+

Mini

Mini

₹ 3,467+

Passenger van

Passenger van

₹ 5,026+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₹ 2,543+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

₹ 2,720+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

₹ 2,720+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

₹ 3,120+

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 15 April 2025.

Small cars

₹ 1,473 - ₹ 4,553

All Car Types

₹ 1,817 - ₹ 6,785

To hire a small car in South Australia, you would pay an average price of ₹ 2,709/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Australia (~₹ 1,473/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~₹ 4,553/day). In fact, February is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for South Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Australia, hiring a small car saves you 40% 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 hire a medium car in South Australia, you would pay an average price of ₹ 4,696/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Australia (~₹ 1,737/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~₹ 11,317/day). In fact, January is about 64% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for South Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Australia, hiring a medium car is 6% 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 South Australia medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in South Australia, you would pay an average price of ₹ 5,478/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Australia (~₹ 3,295/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~₹ 8,919/day). In fact, October is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for South Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Australia, hiring a large car is 19% 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 hire a SUV in South Australia, you would pay an average price of ₹ 5,139/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Australia (~₹ 2,578/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~₹ 9,353/day). In fact, August is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for South Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Australia, hiring a SUV is 14% 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 South Australia SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Ford Ka₹ 2,700/day
2
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A/C
Ford Ka
Toyota Corolla₹ 2,942/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Hyundai i10₹ 3,467/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10

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 8 car rental companies in South Australia. Reviews were last updated on 15 April 2025.

Thrifty

9.6
Wonderful
2 reviews7 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 reviews2 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 reviews3 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
8 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.1

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.3

Simba Car Hire

8.2
Very Good
9 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.4

Hertz

8.1
Very Good
9 reviews4 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 reviews3 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

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 8 rental car agencies in South Australia with an average daily rate of ₹ 3,068. Data was last updated on 15 April 2025.
Honda Amaze₹ 2,303/day
5
M
A/C
Honda Amaze
Ford EcoSport₹ 2,543/day
4
M
A/C
Ford EcoSport
Ford Ikon₹ 2,700/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ikon

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 15 April 2025.
  • 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: Simba Car Hire (₹ 2,303/day), Avis (₹ 2,720/day), and Budget (₹ 2,942/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), YesDrive Car Rental (10.0 rating) and Fox (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 ₹ 91/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ₹ 4,103 and ₹ 5,926 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Bargain Car Rentals is one of the most popular car hire companies in South Australia, offering car hire for around ₹ 12,921 per week on average.

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

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 40% on a hire car in South Australia. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 8 days prior to your desired date.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent 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.

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 ₹ 5,846 per day. Price data was last updated on 15 April 2025.
Hyundai i10₹ 3,467/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10₹ 3,580/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10₹ 4,074/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10

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 ₹ 4,735 per day. Price data was last updated on 15 April 2025.
Honda City₹ 3,752/day
5
M
A/C
Honda City
Honda City₹ 5,168/day
5
M
A/C
Honda City
Honda City₹ 5,285/day
5
M
A/C
Honda City

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 15 April 2025.

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 (₹ 26+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 39+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 37+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 26+

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