Car Rental at Adelaide Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Compact
Hyundai Accent
or similar
$51.64
per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$58.91
per day
Economy Elite
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$69.46
per day
Standard
MG HS Aut.
or similar
$79.02
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Economy
Suzuki Swift
or similar
$89.23
/ per day
Intermediate Elite
Renault Koleos
or similar
$92.98
/ per day
Minivan
Kia Carnival
or similar
$157.81
/ per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry
or similar
$160.66
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:01 on 2022-07-25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
AUD
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Country code
61
Economy car rental price
$71.92 / per day
Average car rental length
8 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mi/h
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h
50 - 62 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
$1.40 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.49 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.13 / 1 liter
Airport Car Rental
The capital of South Australia, Adelaide is quite some distance from Sydney and Melbourne and doesn’t get as many tourists as Australia’s two largest cities. But those who give it a chance will discover a thriving city with an interesting past, culturally active present, and many things to see and do. This being Australia, impressive beaches and nature areas are also not far away. These are three of the most interesting attractions in and around Adelaide:
- Museums. Adelaide is home to an absolute wealth of interesting museums and while you probably won’t be visiting all of them, chances are that there are at least a few you will find really interesting. Some of the best ones include the Immigration Museum dedicated to the peoples from all over the world who have come to call Adelaide their home, the South Australian Aviation and Maritime Museums, the National Railway Museum, the Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute, the Art Gallery of South Australia, and the National Wine Centre.
- Bicentennial Conservatory. Located in the very south of the country, Adelaide doesn’t get the same lush, tropical jungle that you can experience when visiting Northern Queensland or Australia’s neighbors like Indonesia. But the Bicentennial Conservatory’s glasshouses offer the next best thing, simulating a rainforest environment and giving home to truly impressive jungle flora. The conservatory is located inside the Adelaide Botanic Garden, itself a worthwhile place to visit.
- Adelaide Hills. A lovely outdoor area just a short drive east of the city center, the Adelaide Hills are beloved by locals and tourists alike. Its attractions include a number of conservation parks, forests, wildlife refuges, famous local wineries, and the opportunity to spend a long, relaxing day outdoors.
- Kangaroo Island. One of the largest in Australia — and one of the most fascinating — this haven of wilderness is only a 45-minute boat ride from Adelaide, so it would be a shame not to visit if you’re in the area. It’s home not just to kangaroos — you can also be lucky enough to spot koalas, penguins, or fur seals, and that’s not to mention the stunning landscapes and beaches. Importantly, not every rental car company permits bringing a vehicle on a ferry to the island, so look up the rental conditions in advance. If you find one that does permit it, make sure to have an up-to-date map of the island, and a full tank, as there are not too many service stations around, and some parts of the island are very remote.
Top international routes
- Dubai
- Singapore
- Denpasar
- Hong Kong
- Doha
- Kuala Lumpur
Main airlines
Jetstar Airways, Regional Express Airlines, Virgin Australia, Qantas, Tigerair Australia, and Cobham Aviation Services Australia
Terminals
The single Adelaide Airport passenger terminal, also known as T1, serves all domestic and international flights. It was opened in 2005, replacing the older terminal that was much smaller.
Location
Adelaide Airport is about 6 km (3.7 mi) west of the city center. Sir Richard Williams Avenue, Sir Donald Bradman Drive, and Grote Street are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.
Most popular types of rental car
- Large cars - from $113 per day
- Medium cars - from $91 per day
- Premium cars - from $109 per day
- Small cars - from $86 per day
- SUVs - from $117 per day
Car rental desks
Some desks are inside the airport terminal, on the ground floor of the airport, while other rental companies offer free shuttle to their nearby facilities. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.
Services and facilities
You’ll find cafeterias, bars, and a restaurant serving Australian cuisine and wine. There are all kinds of shops, including duty-free outlets. You’ll also find ATMs, several currency exchanges, a pharmacy, a first aid center, baby changing rooms, a children’s play area, a prayer room, and a nearby hotel. The airport often hosts free concerts. 24/7 luggage lockers are on the ground floor of the airport, in the car park near the car rental area. The airport is well-equipped for travelers with reduced mobility, and special assistance can be provided, but you should contact your airline in advance if you’d like this service. Do keep in mind that the airport terminal is open from 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Nearest gas station
Caltex Woolworths gas station, located at 130-132 Marion Road, can be reached in about eight minutes and is open 24/7. While some gas stations are even closer to the airport, travelers give this Caltex gas station the highest rating. There are many other gas stations near Adelaide Airport and in the city.
Popular one-way rentals
- Sydney (1,382 km / 859 mi)
- Melbourne (734 km / 456 mi)
- Canberra (1,167 km / 725 mi)
Airport info
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
- IATA: ADL
- ICAO: YPAD
- Name: Adelaide Airport (ADL)
- Size: Medium Airport
- Aircraft movements (per year): 103,212
- Passengers (per year): 8,090,000
- Distance from City: 3.7 miles / 6 km WSW of town
- Working hours: 24 hours a day
- Phone: +61 8 8308 9211
- Email: airport@aal.com.au
Top 20 Locations near Adelaide Airport
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Car Rental in Adelaide North from $56.19 per day
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Car Rental at Kingscote Airport from $80.40 per day131.9 km / 81.9 miles away
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Car Rental at Whyalla Airport from $44.66 per day228.8 km / 142.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Port Lincoln Airport from $41.99 per day250.2 km / 155.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Mildura Airport from $49.81 per day328.5 km / 204.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) from $43.98 per day371.4 km / 230.8 miles away
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Car Rental at Broken Hill Airport from $38.02 per day419.1 km / 260.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Portland Airport from $36.58 per day457.9 km / 284.6 miles away
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Car Rental at Avalon Airport from $96.20 per day630.1 km / 391.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Melbourne Airport from $32.43 per day638.8 km / 396.9 miles away
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Car Rental in Melbourne Hoppers Crossing from $57.25 per day639.7 km / 397.5 miles away
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Car Rental in Melbourne Tullamarine from $53.46 per day642.7 km / 399.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Essendon Fields Airport from $80.23 per day646.2 km / 401.5 miles away
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Car Rental in Melbourne Campbellfield from $57.25 per day648.0 km / 402.7 miles away
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Car Rental in Melbourne Footscray from $47.74 per day649.9 km / 403.8 miles away
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Car Rental in Melbourne Coburg from $57.25 per day651.9 km / 405.0 miles away
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Car Rental in Melbourne Preston from $57.25 per day654.8 km / 406.9 miles away
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Car Rental in South Melbourne from $58.59 per day655.4 km / 407.2 miles away
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Car Rental in Melbourne Richmond from $82.68 per day658.7 km / 409.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Melbourne St Kilda from $64.54 per day659.3 km / 409.7 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices cheapest at Adelaide Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Adelaide Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at Adelaide Airport
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at Adelaide Airport is August when prices for an Economy class start from $12.87. You can see that this is 59% cheaper than the yearly average and 79% cheaper than renting a car in July (when rental prices start at $60.51 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!
What’s the most popular rental length at Adelaide Airport?
Travel length differs from one month to another: in January the average rental period is 9 days, while in November, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average Rental Length
Which is the busiest car rental month at Adelaide Airport?
Travelers are most likely to rent a car at Adelaide Airport in April, while the fewest number of travelers rent in June.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jucy | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 3 | Medium cars |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Toyota Corolla Sedan | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Jucy | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Mitsubishi Lancer | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| SIXT | Mitsubishi Outlander Aut. | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Hyundai Kona | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| SIXT | Kia Carnival | 5 | 3 | Vans |
| SIXT | MG HS Aut. | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| SIXT | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
FAQ
Can we go to Kangaroo Island with a rental car?
Some car rental companies allow traveling to Kangaroo Island and other islands like Stradbroke Island, Magnetic Island, Bribie Island, Phillip Island, and Bruny Island. You will need to inform the rental company in advance to get permission. We suggest checking the rental conditions of each company to get complete information.
Our Customers Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
HS
Australia
Kia Carnival
August 6, 2022
Good car
AI
Australia
Kia Carnival
June 16, 2022
Whyalla is beautiful 😍
SM
Australia
Toyota Corolla
May 31, 2022
Went to Adelaide Hills, Barossa and Clare Valley for an amazing 8 Day food and wine trip. Great touring in Autumn with the wonderful colours.
RP
Australia
Mitsubishi Outlander
April 17, 2022
The Flinders Ranges and Adelaide were just beautiful.
BF
Australia
Toyota Corolla
March 9, 2022
Be wary of car classes or of a similar class 5 cm of boot space less can create issues
CR
Australia
Hyundai Accent
January 10, 2022
The car was suitable for the purpose
GK
Australia
Toyota Corolla
November 8, 2021
Coober Pedy - great little car for on-road touring for 2 people. Spacious and comfortable. Woomera great place to visit and Spuds roadhouse a great overnight stop in the accomodation. Spacious clean and comfortable. Nice food at the roadhouse. Port Augusta, Quorn and Clare Valley great to see and enjoy. Arid Desert park just outside Port Augusta a must see. Great eating places everywhere and the accomodation was great at allplces. Loved staying underground in Coober Pedy in a great house.
GW
Australia
Fiat Punto
October 26, 2021
Great wine and food all around Adelaide and it’s regions. I particularly like the Adelaide Hills for its cooler climate wines, and that food scene that is hard to beat anywhere in Australia.
MJ
Australia
Toyota Yaris
April 20, 2021
Visited South Australia. Only thing I would do differently next time is rent a 4wd or SUV as many of the roads in SA throughout Kangaroo Island and the winery regions are dirt.
PN
Australia
Toyota Yaris
April 18, 2021
Car was very important for getting around the Barossa Valley, couldn't have managed without it.
RM
Australia
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
March 27, 2021
Loved Victor Harbour, Breakfast at Hallets Cove
CJ
Australia
Kia Rio
November 9, 2020
Adelaide is a great city. Easy to get around. Great food. Excellent wine and wine regions in every direction. Take enough time to have a good look around.
JJ
Australia
Hyundai Accent
November 2, 2019
Adelaide is one of the most beautiful cityes in Australia , easy to go arround mush to see
TK
Australia
Hyundai i40
November 1, 2019
easy to find a cheaper price
DY
Australia
Toyota Corolla Sedan
September 29, 2019
I would definitely recommend discover car hire to my friends and families who will visit Adelaide. They provide good service and good condition cars. I would rate them 8/10.
GH
Australia
Toyota Corolla
September 14, 2019
I'm originally from SA, so I'm biased. The city has changed somewhat and has a real seedy edge to it now. Lots of homeless people and massage shops in the centre. Not a good look.
KM
Australia
Nissan Micra
July 31, 2019
Would recommend getting a taxi to the pick up location, cost less than $20. Hahndorf is not to be missed, or the Central Adelaide Markets.
Found a useful website that shows available on street parking/ carpark locations in the CBD: parkopedia.com.au. Noticed there is an electric scooter hire system, not sure how it works.
CH
Canada
Toyota Corolla
March 18, 2019
Recognize that renting cars offsite takes more time but the savings are worth it if the rental company runs an efficient operations.
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Thrifty
9.41 / 10
Lowest rated company
Firefly
8.11 / 10
Total number of reviews
10
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
$71.92
Lowest daily price
$27.96
Total cars available
80
Top 14 Suppliers at Adelaide Airport in 2022
136139
Sir Donald Bradman Dve
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:00
Tue:06:00-23:00
Wed:06:00-23:00
Thu:06:00-23:00
Fri:06:00-23:00
Sat:06:00-23:00
Sun:06:00-23:00
+610884249190
Sir Donald Bradman Dr, Adelaide SA 5950
$89 - $145
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:00
Tue:06:00-23:00
Wed:06:00-23:00
Thu:06:00-23:00
Fri:06:00-23:00
Sat:06:00-23:00
Sun:06:00-23:00
+610881503090
Adelaide Airport, Terminal Building, Adelaide SA 5950
$70 - $103
Working hours
Mon:06:30-22:30
Tue:06:30-22:30
Wed:06:30-22:30
Sat:06:30-22:30
Sun:06:30-22:30
+611800150850
25 - 27 Kinkaid Avenue North Plympton
$58 - $59
Working hours
Mon:08:00-16:55
Tue:08:00-16:55
Wed:08:00-16:55
Thu:08:00-16:55
Fri:08:00-16:55
Sat:09:00-15:55
Sun:00:00-00:00
+611800474258 / +61755558908
237 Richmond Road, Richmond, SA, 5033
$52 - $54
Working hours
Mon:07:00-18:00
Tue:07:00-18:00
Wed:07:00-18:00
Thu:07:00-18:00
Fri:07:00-18:00
Sat:07:00-16:00
Sun:07:00-16:00
+61882343029
Adelaide Airport, 1 James Schofield Dr, Adelaide Airport SA 5950
$79 - $175
+61882344822
Andy Thomas Cct, Adelaide Airport SA 5950
$97 - $158
+61884229210 / 1800620408
13 Anzac Highway, Keswick
$69 - $141
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-13:00
Sun:00:00-13:00
0882344900
Terminal Building
$126 - $161
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:00
Tue:06:00-23:00
Wed:06:00-23:00
Thu:06:00-23:00
Fri:06:00-23:00
Sat:06:00-23:00
Sun:06:00-23:00
+61882344822 / +61881663208
Andy Thomas Cct, Adelaide Airport SA 5950
$123 - $186
+61882344822 / +610881663208
Andy Thomas Circuit, Adelaide Airport SA 5950
$97 - $158
+610881503090
Adelaide Airport, Terminal Building, Adelaide SA 5950
$100 - $100
Working hours
Mon:06:30-22:30
Tue:06:30-22:30
Wed:06:30-22:30
Thu:06:30-22:30
Fri:06:30-22:30
Sat:06:30-22:30
Sun:06:30-22:30
Avis
0881542499
Arrival Rd
$125 - $200
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:00
Tue:06:00-23:00
Wed:06:00-23:00
Thu:06:00-23:00
Fri:06:00-23:00
Sat:06:00-22:00
Sun:06:00-23:00
Firefly
0884249190
Sir Donald Bradman Dve
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:00
Tue:06:00-23:00
Wed:06:00-23:00
Thu:06:00-23:00
Fri:06:00-23:00
Sat:06:00-23:00
Sun:06:00-23:00