South Australia car rentals

On average a rental car in South Australia costs $31 per day.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in South Australia are Adelaide (94% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in South Australia), Penneshaw (3%) and Kingscote (3%).

On average a rental car in South Australia costs $215 per week ($31 per day).

On average a rental car in South Australia costs $920 per month ($31 per day).

Driving is a great way to explore a vast territory and its natural scenery. South Australia car rentals allow you to access some destinations without public transport systems. Many companies offer car hires at airports like Adelaide Airport, cities, and suburbs. Picking up the keys is straightforward after passing through customs. We recommend you reserve a ride and plan for insurance in advance. Booking early through KAYAK can get you a more affordable rate, and you can choose a better model for a vacation.

When you're new in South Australia, you'll be surprised by the wide-open spaces and significant distances between townships and major cities. In addition, expect wildlife on roads and dress appropriately because the heat can be extreme sometimes in this arid state. Fuel and snacks are not always available along the roads at regular intervals, so have enough before you start a long drive. Another challenge you might face as a tourist is unfamiliar road signs in foreign languages like French, German, and Simplified Mandarin.

The minimum driving age in Australia is 21 years. You need a valid license and a driving experience of at least one year to rent a car. An underage driver surcharge applies to customers aged 21 to 25. Some car rental companies do not rent out their vehicles to senior citizens who are 75 years and above. You can rent a car with a US driving license and any other international driving permit as long as it reads in English. You might have to look for an International Driving Permit (IDP) or an approved English translator if it's in another language.