Adelaide

Cheap Car Rentals in Adelaide

Adelaide, SA, Australia
5 Apr — 12 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Adelaide, SA, Australia
Fri 5/4
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Adelaide car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Adelaide. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Most popular company

FIREFLY

Price of petrol per litre

฿41.19

Average price per day

฿1,395

Cheapest price per day

฿1,395

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 March 2024.

January

฿1,275

February

฿1,275

March

฿1,640

April

฿1,712

May

฿1,640

June

฿1,202

July

฿1,275

August

฿1,239

September

฿1,457

October

฿1,457

November

฿1,384

December

฿1,640

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Adelaide is June. The most expensive time to rent a car is April. 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 March 2024.

Small cars

฿1,042 - ฿1,961

All Car Types

฿1,042 - ฿3,998

To hire a small car in Adelaide, Australia, you would pay an average price of ฿929/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Adelaide, Australia (~฿1,042/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~฿1,961/day). In fact, August is about 12% 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 38% 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.

To hire a SUV in Adelaide, Australia, you would pay an average price of ฿707/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Adelaide, Australia (~฿618/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~฿1,956/day). In fact, January is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Adelaide. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Adelaide, hiring a SUV saves you 53% 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 March 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Adelaide, including Simba Car Hire, Thrifty and Avis in Adelaide. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Adelaide, including Simba Car Hire, Thrifty and Avis.

Simba Car Hire

9.7
Wonderful
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.7

Overall

9.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

9.7

Thrifty

4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

8.5

Avis

9.1
Wonderful
6 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.5

Firefly

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.7
Very Good
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

9.2

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

Hertz

8.5
Very Good
8 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.2

Budget

8.0
Very Good
10 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.8

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 March 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Adelaide?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿1,395/day when booking a car hire in Adelaide. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿1,395/day from Firefly, booked on Jul. 28.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Adelaide?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Simba Car Hire (10.0 rating), East Coast Car Rentals (9.6 rating) and Avis (9.1 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 ฿41.19/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,853 and ฿2,677 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Adelaide for a week from Firefly?

    Firefly offers hire cars in Adelaide for about ฿4,883 per week on average.

  • 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 7 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?

    Toyota Corolla, which is a Standard vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Adelaide according to Cheapflights users.

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