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 ฿911/day – about 2,570% 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 Thrifty (rated 9.6/10 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 Adelaide?
Planning to hire a car in Adelaide? June is the cheapest month, costing about ฿878 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿1,594. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
฿1,171
February
฿943
March
฿1,008
April
฿1,529
May
฿911
June
฿878
July
฿943
August
฿878
September
฿1,041
October
฿1,236
November
฿1,171
December
฿1,594
What car do most people hire in Adelaide?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Adelaide are the following: SUV cars (Subaru Forester or similar), Standard cars (Subaru Forester or similar), and Full-size cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Adelaide?
keddy by Europcar has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sunnycars has the second-highest number of locations in Adelaide at 5.
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 9 July 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 9 July 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Adelaide?
Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Adelaide.