Car rentals in Adelaide, South Australia

To rent a car in Adelaide for a weekend in August, we found prices as low as C$ 19 with an average of C$ 21. Stretching your rental over seven days shifts the price range to about C$ 69 to C$ 69.

The majority of car rental agencies in Adelaide offer free cancellation. momondo will always tell you whether or not rental car centres such as Thrifty, East Coast Car Rentals, and Avis have a cancellation fee for travellers who have last-minute itinerary changes.

Renting a Standard car in Adelaide during the month of August is what most travellers prefer. With temperatures averaging 13 °C and precipitation around 40 mm during August, a Standard car is more than capable of handling these weather conditions. This is the perfect rental car type for wet roads and above-freezing temperatures. Renting a Standard in Adelaide will cost you C$ 89/day on average.

When you book a rental car in Adelaide, you should abide by the city’s 50 km/h speed limit. The speed limits on any suburban roads and highways in Adelaide are 110 km/h and 110 km/h, respectively. Be on the lookout for posted signage, because these speed limits might change depending on where you are within Adelaide.

Europcar has Mazda CX-3 rentals available in Adelaide for C$ 52/day on average. Availability for the Mazda CX-3 rental in Adelaide may vary, so try not to schedule your car rental last-minute.Europcar also has the MG ZS and other SUV rental cars available in Adelaide if you’re unable to secure a Mazda CX-3 rental.

During the month of July the average temperature in Adelaide is 11 °C and the expected precipitation is 60 mm. This information is useful for travellers looking for a car rental in Adelaide.

If you’re looking for a Adelaide rental car for a road trip to the surrounding areas during the month of July it’s important to know that the rest of South Australia typically has a temperature of 11 °C and will usually expect 70.8 mm of precipitation.

Prices for cars in Adelaide refresh daily.

The number of operators available for cars in Adelaide is 65 as of July 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Adelaide. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

When renting a car in Adelaide, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.