Cheap car hire in Adelaide
| $20/day | Economy |
| $22/day | Compact |
| $21/day | Intermediate |
| $21/day | Standard |
| $31/day | Full-size |
| $38/day | SUV |
| $48/day | People mover |
| $27/day | Full-size SUV |
| $21/day | Mini |
| $52/day | Premium |
| $45/day | Passenger Van |
| $53/day | Ute |
| $26/day | Compact SUV |
| $27/day | Agency’s choice |
| $28/day | Compact estate car |
| $28/day | Intermediate SUV |
| $31/day | Standard estate car |
| $33/day | Luxury SUV |
| $36/day | Standard SUV |
| $52/day | Premium estate car |
Adelaide car hire reviews and directory
Alpha
Locations in Adelaide
315, Sir Donald Bradman Drive
Terminal Building -11300 22 74 73 / +61 7 3088 2976
10.0 Excellent13 Nov. 2017
Pros: Great service from the staff!
Europcar
Locations in Adelaide
225 North Terrace+61 881 146 350
Terminal Building+61 881 503 090
9.6 Excellent14 Nov. 2018
CarPros: I loved the car I had it’s amazingCons: The preauthorisation for a debit card which was $400 and a cc was $100 is a bit harsh.
10.0 Excellent10 Dec. 2017
Great service at Europcar in Adelaide!Pros: From pick up to drop off, the Europcar team was great. After returning the car a few minutes before the office closed, I realized that I left my prescription sunglasses in the car. We were flying back early the next morning, so I could only pick them that day. I ran to Europcar and was able to catch the last employee as he was leaving the garage. He called the other representative to let me into the car. She came back to allow me to collect my sunglasses. Really went above and beyond! Would recommend to anyone.
Hertz
Locations in Adelaide
609 South Road+61 884 652 000
| Monday | 07:30 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
74 Blyth St+61 884 229 290
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
Sir Donald Bradman Dve+61 884 249 190
| Monday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Tuesday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Wednesday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Thursday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Friday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Saturday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Sunday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
10.0 Excellent24 Jan. 2019
Pros: Central location friendly and fast staff
10.0 Excellent1 Nov. 2017
Great experiencePros: Clean vehicle, fuel efficient, easy to book same day, short walk from terminal to pick up the car. Purchase the middle rate insurance for piece of mind and the price from 4 days was reasonable. Ended up having to add an additional day which was easily done by calling the rental counter at the airport.Cons: The only thing I can complain about is the entrance into the rental car return is VERY poorly marked. This isn't hertz's fault, but rather the airport's fault.
Alamo
Locations in Adelaide
James Schofield Drive+61 882 344 822
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
9.6 Excellent23 Sep. 2019
Pros: Very friendly staff.Cons: Will help if a location map is given to customers which may not be familiar with the car rental pick up/ drop off point.
10.0 Excellent10 Sep. 2019
Pros: Staff friendly and helpful Easy pick up and drop off Clean and nice car Reliable
9.6 Excellent13 Aug. 2019
Pros: Lady at the desk was helpful , initially the rates were sky high whe we just walked up but after booking via Kayak we got the same car from the same lady at more than half the price !!Cons: Use Kayak to get good hire car rates and avoid just hiring in person at the airport car hire desk.
9.6 Excellent29 Mar. 2019
Pros: Staff very good
10.0 Excellent15 Mar. 2019
Pros: Staff was very friendly and helpful
10.0 Excellent28 Aug. 2018
Pros: Free upgrade to a very lovely car. Easy check in and out. All very good..Cons: No complaints at all.
9.2 Excellent27 Jun. 2018
It was great.Pros: Condition of the car and serviceCons: The lady at the counter neither the website mentioned it was from enterprise i was looking out for alamo in the terminal. Cudnt locate the rental office.
East Coast Car Rentals
Locations in Adelaide
237 Richmond Road, Richmond, SA1800 474 258
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
7.6 Good15 Sep. 2018
Pros: Value for money. The car was clean and reasonably maintained.Cons: The pick up and drop off point is not at strategic location although shutter service was provided.
10.0 Excellent11 Aug. 2018
Made it easy!Pros: Car rental counter was off site from airport, but they made it very easy to pick up and return the car!
6.0 Good10 Aug. 2018
Fair servicePros: Staff were friendly and proffessional.Cons: Given my recent full hip replacement, I got a manual but had every expectation that I was getting an automatic. I managed through it, because I had to. Else, if I had time and opportunity to argue and go elseware I would have. I will not get stuck like this ever again. Also, I reported that the small car pulled to the left and the rear disc callipers were scraping loudly.
4.0 Okay31 May 2018
Beware of hidden chargesPros: Lower priced than the more well known rental companies.Cons: They charged my credit card a mysterious fee with no explanation more than 3 weeks after I had returned the rental, on top of the rental costs already incurred.
10.0 Excellent25 Dec. 2017
Very reasonable prices. The car was clean and tidyPros: Great service and friendly helpful staff. Didn't have to wait for transportation to and from airport
9.6 Excellent6 Dec. 2017
straight forward and no hassle at a bargain pricePros: easy collection from airport and no hard sales when collecting the car
Avis
Locations in Adelaide
136 North Terrace+61 225 561
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
Arrival Road+61 225 561
| Monday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
10.0 Excellent8 Mar. 2019
Pros: Staff were so helpful and responsive. Car was great. I would go back to Avis any time!
2.0 Mediocre26 Nov. 2018
Cons: i booked a manual through the website but once i went there, there were no any manuals owned by them
Firefly
Locations in Adelaide
74 Blyth St+61 882 312 856
| Monday | 07:30 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
Sir Donald Bradman Drive+61 882 344 566
| Monday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Tuesday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Wednesday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Thursday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Friday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Saturday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Sunday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
Budget
Locations in Adelaide
274 North Terrace+61 884 187 300
| Monday | 07:30 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
433 Grand Junction Rd+61 881 611 700
| Monday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
Terminal Building+61 882 344 900
| Monday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Tuesday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Wednesday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Thursday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Friday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Saturday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
| Sunday | 06:00 - 23:00 |
Enterprise
Locations in Adelaide
Terminal Building+61 882 344 822
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
2.0 Mediocre31 Jan. 2018
Cons: Took money for payment even though age requirement was not met. Never using again.
Sunnycars![Sunnycars]()
7 locations in Adelaide
Sunnycars
Locations in Adelaide
1 James Schofield Drive
125 North Terrace
142 North Terrace
153 - 161 Grange Road
442 Main Road North
Sir Donald Bradman Drive
Terminal Building
Recent reviews
Access![Access]()
3 locations in Adelaide
Access
Locations in Adelaide
464 Port Road1800 812 580
Adelaide Airport
Serviced By Redspot Enterprise+61 883 400 400
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keddy by Europcar
Locations in Adelaide
142 North Terrace+61 881 146 350
| Monday | 07:30 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
442 Main Road North, Gepps Cross+61 883 075 850
Adelaide Intl Terminal+61 881 503 090
Recent reviews
Red Spot![Red Spot]()
3 locations in Adelaide
Red Spot
Locations in Adelaide
153 - 161 Grange Road+61 884 459 714
60 Frome Street+61 882 348 444
Terminal Building -1+61 1300 668 810
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Dollar![agency]()
2 locations in Adelaide
Dollar
Locations in Adelaide
23 Hindley St
| Monday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
Adelaide Ap+61 8823 4309
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
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JUCY
Locations in Adelaide
25-27, Kinkaid Avenue
Adelaide Airport - Shuttle Service
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Thrifty
Locations in Adelaide
23 Hindley St
| Monday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
Adelaide Ap
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
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Ace Rental Cars
Locations in Adelaide
13 Anzac Highway, Keswick, Adelaide
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Apex
Locations in Adelaide
219 Marion Rd, Marleston, Sa+61 883 525 077
Recent reviews
Atlas Car & Truck Rental
Locations in Adelaide
Unit 4 / 373 Cross Road Edwardstown, SA1800 808 122
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Atlas Choice![Atlas Choice]()
1 location in Adelaide
Atlas Choice
Locations in Adelaide
91 Sir Donald Bradman Drive Hilton+61 882 340 911
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AutoEurope![AutoEurope]()
1 location in Adelaide
AutoEurope
Locations in Adelaide
Europcar 142 North Terrace
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1 location in Adelaide
National
Locations in Adelaide
James Schofield Drive+61 882 344 822
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
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Sixt
Locations in Adelaide
237 Richmond Road+61 755 558 908
| Monday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
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Smile Rent![Smile Rent]()
1 location in Adelaide
Smile Rent
Locations in Adelaide
Adelaide Airport
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46 travellers who hired a car in Adelaide gave the car agency they used an average rating of 8.5
Car hire locations in or near Adelaide
Good to know
Most popular agency | Ace Rental Cars |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | $30/day |
Good deal | $24/day |
When to book a car hire in Adelaide
Top tips for hiring a car in Adelaide
- Adelaide really has everything on offer, from fantastic beaches to various green spaces and parks dotted in and around the city. The best way to see it all and not miss out on anything during your stay in Adelaide, is to rent a car and explore the city in your own time. You can even go to the outer harbor and enjoy scenic views over Torrens Island and the sea.
- Adelaide Airport is located quite centrally and is only a 20-minute drive from Adelaide’s center. Reach your hotel or next destination hassle-free by picking up a hire car directly at one of the on-site hire agencies, including Thrifty, Enterprise, and Europcar. The car hire center is located in the ground floor, next to the Baggage Claim area, and cars should be returned with a full tank to the multi-level parking garage.
- Bear in mind that traffic stays on the left side of the road in Australia, like in England. The steering wheel is also on the right side, but thankfully most cars in Australia are automatic, so a stick shift is one thing less to worry about. For drivers not used to driving on the left side, consider getting a GPS system with the car and remember to enter a roundabout clockwise.
- In Adelaide, it is not allowed to turn right at an intersection when the lights are red. Speed limits are strictly enforced and must be adhered to at all times. Apart from that, the city is a very relaxed one to drive in, as streets are broad, the infrastructure is good, and everything is marked clearly with signs or markings on the ground.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Adelaide for $24 or less
- Book your car hire in Adelaide at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport car hire locations in Adelaide are around 1% cheaper than airport locations on average
- Economy car hires in Adelaide are around 28% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Adelaide
Some car hire companies in Adelaide which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Europcar, Alamo and Thrifty
On average a car hire in Adelaide costs $30 per day.
Intermediate (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Adelaide.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Apex ($28/day), Alamo ($29/day) and East Coast Car Rentals ($31/day).
Car hire companies onsite at Adelaide airport include Ace Rental Cars, East Coast Car Rentals, Apex, Europcar, Atlas Car & Truck Rental, Alamo, Thrifty, Budget, Avis and Hertz.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Adelaide airport to off-airport locations include Ace Rental Cars, Europcar, Alamo, Thrifty, Budget, Avis, Hertz, Firefly, Alpha and Enterprise.
In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Apex 219 Marion Rd, Marleston, Sa 5033 (4 kilometres from the city centre).
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Intermediate car hire in Adelaide costs $26 per day, on average.
A Compact car hire in Adelaide costs $31 per day, on average.
A Economy car hire in Adelaide costs $26 per day, on average.
In Adelaide, cars are most frequently hired at Avis Arrival Road (6 km from city centre ).
On average hiring a car in Adelaide costs $210 per week ($30 per day).
On average a car hire in Adelaide costs $899 per month ($30 per day).