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In Adelaide we recommend the following car rental offers

from 29 $ per day
Basic package

Good offers for a small budget

Compact
e.g. MG 3
4 Days from 08.10 - 12.10.2025
Example vehicle
from 50 $ per day
Mini

Alone on the road or only with small luggage? Then this will be sufficient!

e.g. Kia Picanto
4 Days from 08.10 - 12.10.2025
Example vehicle
from 40 $ per day
All-round carefree package

This way nothing can go wrong - carefree and all inclusive!

Economy
e.g. Kia Picanto
4 Days from 08.10 - 12.10.2025
Example vehicle

Rent a Car in Adelaide - enjoy the south of Australia

On the eastern shore of the St. Vincent Gulf stretches the long city of Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, which is a perfect starting point for a car rental trip. The beautiful metropolis is very popular with travellers because of its wide range of culture and tasty specialities. Many visitors come by plane. The Adelaide International Airport (IATA code: ADL) is located directly in the city, about six kilometers west of the center. You can rent a rental car directly at the airport or online from home before the start of your trip to Australia . After your arrival you pick up your car at the pick up station of your car rental company at the airport. With a rental car you can quickly reach all the sights in the city or the nature parks and wine-growing areas in the area

Car Hire Adelaide - the optimal insurance

When renting a rental car from a car rental company, you should bet on good insurance. Compare the options available and choose the insurance that suits your planned trip best. The contractual clauses often contain provisions that restrict the use of rental cars. In Australia, this may involve driving on unpaved roads or travelling to certain regions of the country.

Rent a Car in Adelaide: Fully comprehensive without excess

A Hull insurance without excess is particularly favourable if a claim actually occurs. In the case of an excess contract, the amount due is retained by the car rental company. If you have selected the option without excess , you do not have to pay anything more when settling the claim.

Pay the Car Rental deposit in Adelaide by credit card

The deposit for the rental car is usually made automatically by credit card. Since this is the preferred payment method when you rent a car, other options are rarely available. The deposit amount is used to offset all outstanding amounts that are still outstanding after the vehicle has been delivered. This can be a deductible in the event of damage or an open fine for the rental car.

Select Rental Cars with one-way rental in Adelaide

The fifth continent invites you to travel and explore. Rent a car at a car rental company for an unforgettable trip. A car with one-way or one-way rental is ideal for this purpose. This option allows you to pick up your rental car in Adelaide and return it in Sydney wieder. With many providers, one-way rental is possible without any problems for an additional payment.

Additional driver for the Rental Car in Adelaide

Long distances are easier to cover with a second driver. If you plan to let other people drive than the main driver, you have to register them for insurance reasons. Make sure that all potential drivers must complete the same formalities as the main driver when registering with the car rental company.

Car Rental Adelaide - important tips

Important tips for car rental in Adelaide and Australia:

  • Necessity of a certified English translation of all necessary documents
  • Documents must be understood by car rental staff and local authorities.
  • Child seats are mandatory
  • For the rental car driver, the alcohol limit is 0.5 per mille.
  • Fines are higher than in Europe.
Road category highest speed
Inner cities 30 - 60 km/h
Highways 100 - 130 km/h

The Square Mile - by rental car to the city center

The distinctive city centre of Adelaide is also called "Square Mile". The central square, Victoria Square, is surrounded by the north, east, south and west terraces. Here you can shop extensively, enjoy the excellent gastronomy, and visit galleries or museums. Here you will also find the Central Market, one of Australia's most beautiful market halls with a huge selection of specialities and fresh food.

Adelaide: meeting place for art and culture lovers

Adelaide is a city of art and culture. Every year, the wide range of offers attracts many visitors from all over the world. And abroad. If you plan your travel time well in advance, come to one of the city's festivals. The Adelaide Festival is the most famous cultural festival. Tasting Australia and the Royal Adelaide Show are particularly appealing to connoisseurs and gourmets. There are also numerous museums with works of art from various periods and styles. The Ayers House Museum or the Art Gallery of South Australia are just two of the most beautiful examples.

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