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Cheap Car Rentals in South Australia from ₹ 1,289

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 1/8 and drop-off date of 31/8. 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 July 2025.

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

₹ 2,559

Cheapest price per day

₹ 1,289

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 July 2025.

At ₹ 1,289/day, medium car is the cheapest car type available for hire in South Australia in the past week. Out of 104 car hire agencies operating in South Australia, there are, in total, 3,286 hire locations. View below for 3 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

₹ 1,393+

Compact

Compact

₹ 1,373+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 1,289+

SUV

SUV

₹ 2,421+

Minivan

Minivan

₹ 5,108+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 3,975+

Mini

Mini

₹ 2,543+

Passenger van

Passenger van

₹ 5,110+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₹ 1,535+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

₹ 2,201+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

₹ 2,512+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

₹ 3,412+

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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai Accent₹ 1,373/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Volkswagen Polo₹ 1,393/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Suzuki Swift₹ 1,824/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift

Best car rental deals found in South Australia

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 ₹ 2,327. Data was last updated on 15 July 2025.
Chevrolet Optra₹ 1,289/day
5
M
A/C
Chevrolet Optra
Nissan Sunny₹ 1,373/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Sunny
Ford Ka₹ 1,393/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka

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?

Book your car hire in South Australia 8 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ₹ 2,491/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 7,170% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in South Australia?

Simba Car Hire is currently the cheapest car hire company in South Australia with deals as low as ₹ 1,884/day found in the past two weeks. East Coast Car Rentals is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ₹ 2,095/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 9.5/10 with 1 review). Avis (rated 9.0/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in South Australia? June is the cheapest month, costing about ₹ 2,319 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 4,209. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 3,092

February

₹ 2,491

March

₹ 2,663

April

₹ 4,037

May

₹ 2,405

June

₹ 2,319

July

₹ 2,663

August

₹ 2,319

September

₹ 2,749

October

₹ 3,264

November

₹ 3,092

December

₹ 4,209

What car do most people rent in South Australia?

The most popular types of cars to hire in South Australia are the following: SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar), Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar), and Passenger van cars (Kia Carnival or similar).

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

keddy by Europcar has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sunnycars has the second-highest number of locations in South Australia at 5.

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 July 2025.

Thrifty

9.5
Wonderful
1 review4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

8.5

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

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

Budget

8.1
Very Good
12 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

7.8

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

Hertz

7.5
Good
7 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.2

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 July 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Australia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 2,559/day when booking a car hire in South Australia. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 2,551/day from Provider's pick, booked on Jul. 13.

  • 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 ₹ 8,568 per week on average.

  • 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.

  • 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 ₹ 36,720, with the average price for a rental being around ₹ 1,224 a day. Book with Provider's pick, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 114% 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, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in South Australia. Deals were last updated on 15 July 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 (₹ 18+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 29+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 19+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 18+

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