Adelaide

Cheap Car Rentals in Adelaide

Adelaide, SA, Australia
27 Apr — 4 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Adelaide, SA, Australia
Sat 27/4
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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 20 April 2024.

January

฿1,289

February

฿1,289

March

฿1,621

April

฿1,584

May

฿1,658

June

฿1,215

July

฿1,289

August

฿1,252

September

฿1,436

October

฿1,473

November

฿1,400

December

฿1,658

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Adelaide is June. The most expensive time to rent a car is May. 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 20 April 2024.

Small cars

฿1,054 - ฿1,982

All Car Types

฿1,054 - ฿4,042

To hire a small car in Adelaide, Australia, you would pay an average price of ฿939/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Adelaide, Australia (~฿1,054/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~฿1,982/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 39% 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 ฿715/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Adelaide, Australia (~฿625/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~฿1,978/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 20 April 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Adelaide, including Thrifty, Avis and Firefly in Adelaide. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Adelaide, including Thrifty, Avis and Firefly.

Thrifty

4 locations
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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

8.5

Avis

9.1
Wonderful
6 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.5

Firefly

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Simba Car Hire

8.8
Very Good
4 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.7
Very Good
2 reviews•3 locations
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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 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.1

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.3

Hertz

8.5
Very Good
8 reviews•2 locations
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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 reviews•2 locations
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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 20 April 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 (9.6 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 ฿42.75/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,923 and ฿2,778 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 41% 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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