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Cheap Car Rentals in Adelaide from RM 79

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Adelaide with a pick-up date of 28/4 and drop-off date of 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Adelaide car rentals in 2025

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 5 April 2025.

Most popular company

EASTCOASTCARRENTALS

Price of petrol per litre

RM 4.66

Average price per day

RM 154

Cheapest price per day

RM 79

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 5 April 2025.

January

RM 159

February

RM 132

March

RM 146

April

RM 163

May

RM 128

June

RM 124

July

RM 124

August

RM 115

September

RM 141

October

RM 168

November

RM 159

December

RM 217

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.

Popular car types in Adelaide

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Adelaide and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 5 April 2025.

There are, in total, 65 car hire locations in Adelaide that are operated by 32 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: RM 280/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Adelaide hire providers:

Economy

Economy

RM 291+

Compact

Compact

RM 280+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 315+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 489+

SUV

SUV

RM 503+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 395+

Mini

Mini

RM 291+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 439+

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 5 April 2025.

Small cars

RM 66 - RM 211

All Car Types

RM 141 - RM 353

To rent a small car in Adelaide, Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 137/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Adelaide, Australia (~RM 66/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 211/day). In fact, January is about 52% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Adelaide. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Adelaide, renting a small car saves you 37% 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. Here are the best Adelaide small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Adelaide, Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 202/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Adelaide, Australia (~RM 123/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~RM 337/day). In fact, April is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Adelaide. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Adelaide, renting a medium car saves you 7% 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. Here are the best Adelaide medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Adelaide, Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 253/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Adelaide, Australia (~RM 203/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~RM 521/day). In fact, July is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Adelaide. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Adelaide, renting a large car is 15% more expensive. 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 rent a SUV in Adelaide, Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 202/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Adelaide, Australia (~RM 118/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~RM 415/day). In fact, May is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Adelaide. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Adelaide, renting a SUV saves you 7% 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. Here are the best Adelaide SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Adelaide, Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 266/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a van in Adelaide, Australia (~RM 146/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~RM 779/day). In fact, September is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Adelaide. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Adelaide, renting a van is 20% more expensive. 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. Here are the best Adelaide van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Proton SagaRM 86/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Hyundai i20RM 131/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Perodua MyviRM 226/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi

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 5 April 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Adelaide, such as Thrifty, Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Thrifty

9.6
Wonderful
1 review4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

8.8

Avis

9.0
Wonderful
4 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.3

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

Simba Car Hire

8.7
Very Good
9 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

9.0

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

8.1
Very Good
12 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

7.8

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

Hertz

7.5
Good
7 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.2

Best Adelaide car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Adelaide. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Adelaide with an average daily rate of RM 289. Data was last updated on 5 April 2025.
Check out some of the very best car rental deals we've found in Adelaide. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Honda CivicRM 79/day
5
M
A/C
Honda Civic
Proton SagaRM 86/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Honda CityRM 131/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Adelaide, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 April 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Adelaide?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 154/day when booking a car hire in Adelaide. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 154/day from East Coast Car Rentals, booked on Mar. 30.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Adelaide?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Adelaide from the following companies over the past two weeks: Simba Car Hire (RM 79/day), Yesaway (RM 113/day), and Alamo (RM 226/day).

  • 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 RM 4.66/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 209 and RM 302 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Hiring a car in Adelaide for a week can be a great option for travel. East Coast Car Rentals, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around RM 1,078/week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Adelaide for the best price?

    Booking early can save you upwards of 44% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 8 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Adelaide.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Adelaide?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Adelaide however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much is a car hire in Adelaide for a weekend?

    It costs RM 0 for a weekend car hire in Adelaide, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Compact as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Adelaide in May, prices are RM 250 per day on average.

  • What car do most people hire in Adelaide?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Adelaide is Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander) based on our Cheapflights data.

Small car rentals in Adelaide

Find small car rental deals in Adelaide from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Adelaide cost an average of RM 409 per day. Price data was last updated on 5 April 2025.
Perodua MyviRM 291/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi
Perodua MyviRM 297/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi
Perodua MyviRM 346/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi

Luxury car rentals in Adelaide

Find luxury car rental deals in Adelaide from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Adelaide cost an average of RM 381 per day. Price data was last updated on 5 April 2025.
Browse through some of the best options we've found for luxury car rentals in Adelaide. Before completing your reservation, make sure the deal you've selected matches your car rental needs and budget.
BMW 3 SeriesRM 375/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 386/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series

Car rentals by fuel type in Adelaide

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Adelaide. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Adelaide. Deals were last updated on 5 April 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Adelaide. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (RM 49+).

Electric

Electric

RM 68+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 72+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 49+

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