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Cheap Car Rentals in Adelaide

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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 26 July 2024.

January

฿1,266

February

฿1,266

March

฿1,591

April

฿1,338

May

฿1,121

June

฿1,012

July

฿1,049

August

฿1,121

September

฿1,338

October

฿1,410

November

฿1,338

December

฿1,591

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Adelaide is June. The most expensive time to rent a car is March. 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 26 July 2024.

Small cars

฿675 - ฿1,784

All Car Types

฿764 - ฿3,968

To hire a small car in Adelaide, Australia, you would pay an average price of ฿720/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Adelaide, Australia (~฿675/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~฿1,784/day). In fact, May is about 7% 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 44% 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 26 July 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Adelaide, including Thrifty, Avis and Simba Car Hire in Adelaide. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Adelaide, including Thrifty, Avis and Simba Car Hire.

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
4 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.5

Simba Car Hire

9.1
Wonderful
7 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.1

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

Budget

8.0
Very Good
11 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.8

Hertz

7.7
Good
7 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.5

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

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Adelaide, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 July 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Adelaide?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, East Coast Car Rentals (9.1 rating), Avis (9.1 rating) and Thrifty (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 ฿40.16/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,807 and ฿2,610 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Bargain Car Rentals offers hire cars in Adelaide for about ฿5,670 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 44% 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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