Cheapflights insights for Adelaide car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Adelaide, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Adelaide?
For the best savings on car hire in Adelaide, make your reservation 8 days before pickup. The average price then is just ฿951/day – about 2,598% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Adelaide?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Adelaide is Avis (rated 9.0/10 with 4 reviews). Thrifty (rated 9.0/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Adelaide?
Planning to hire a car in Adelaide? June is the cheapest month, costing about ฿856 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿1,553. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
฿1,141
February
฿919
March
฿983
April
฿1,490
May
฿888
June
฿856
July
฿1,078
August
฿983
September
฿1,110
October
฿1,236
November
฿1,173
December
฿1,553
What car do most people hire in Adelaide?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Adelaide are the following: SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar), Economy cars (Toyota Corolla or similar), and Intermediate cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Adelaide?
Both keddy by Europcar and Sunnycars have 5 locations in Adelaide, more than any other rental company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Adelaide
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Adelaide known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Adelaide. Reviews were last updated on 16 September 2025.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Adelaide, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Adelaide for a week from Budget?
Budget offers hire cars in Adelaide for about ฿15,412 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Adelaide?
Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Adelaide.