What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Adelaide?
Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Adelaide 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 29 April 2025.
January
฿1,206
February
฿1,005
March
฿1,038
April
฿1,574
May
฿904
June
฿938
July
฿938
August
฿871
September
฿1,072
October
฿1,273
November
฿1,206
December
฿1,642
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Adelaide 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.
Compare available car types for rental in Adelaide
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Adelaide to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 April 2025.
Small cars | ฿625 - ฿5,363 | |
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All Car Types | ฿625 - ฿5,363 |
To hire a small car in Adelaide, Australia, you would pay an average price of ฿789/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Adelaide, Australia (~฿625/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~฿5,363/day). In fact, May is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Adelaide. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Adelaide, hiring a small car saves you 30% 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.
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 29 April 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Adelaide, including Thrifty, Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Adelaide. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Adelaide, including Thrifty, Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
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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 29 April 2025.
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Adelaide?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (9.5 rating), East Coast Car Rentals (9.1 rating) and Avis (9.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Adelaide.
What are petrol prices like in Adelaide?
The average price of petrol in Adelaide is ฿35.19/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,583 and ฿2,287 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Adelaide for the best price?
Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 40% on a hire car in Adelaide. 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 Adelaide?
Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Adelaide.
What car do most people hire in Adelaide?
Suzuki Swift, which is a Economy vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Adelaide according to Cheapflights users.