Car hire in
South Australia
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Our South Australia car hire goes further than city cars and off-road vehicles. You can hire a saloon or luxury model for extra comfort and roominess. An MPV will give you the flexibility to drive in multiple circumstances, and they’re ideal for families. Larger groups can get a minibus. You’ll definitely need a sat nav unit if you’re venturing inland – you can get these as bookable extras. If you’re travelling with young children, you can also book child seats. You can hire a car in South Australia for a period that suits your schedule, from a one-day rental to a long-term rental.
Best cities to visit in South Australia
- Adelaide: The cultural centre of Adelaide is the North Terrace. It’s a boulevard lined with historic buildings, museums and art galleries. These include Parliament House, the Art Gallery of South Australia and the Australian Museum. You can also view the Gothic Revival Mitchell Building and stroll through the Adelaide Botanic Garden.
- Mount Gambier: The most famous landmark in Mount Gambier, the second-largest city in the state, is the Umpherston Sinkhole, a naturally collapsed cave that is now a sunken garden. There’s also the limestone Engelbrecht Cave system with its dramatic underground formations. To get a great panoramic view across the city, take a drive to Centenary Tower on top of a hill to the west of Mount Gambier.
- Victor Harbour: A smaller town, this is where you’ll find a number of parks with local Australian fauna. The Urimbirra Open-Range Wildlife Park has pet kangaroos and koalas, and you can also feed the emus. There’s also the Granite Island Recreation Park, which is a hiking trail offering dolphin- and penguin-watching. You can also take a Seal Island boat tour from here.
Winter 2024 in South Australia
In winter you can learn more about the ancient Aboriginal history of the Kanawinka region at Main Corner in Mount Gambier. It’s an audio-visual exhibition of ancient Aboriginal Dreamtime stories and the eruptions of the two volcanos near the town. There’s also the Lady Nelson Visitor Centre, which has a full size replica of the HMS Lady Nelson survey vessel, plus fossils from the kangaroo’s Pleistocene-era ancestor, the simosthenurus.
South Australia car hire with SIXT
SIXT makes it easy for you to find the right South Australia car hire. The vehicle models we offer in cities like Adelaide and Mount Gambier are suited to both city driving and exploring the arid South Australian hinterland. You can hire a compact car for the cities and something more rugged like a 4x4 for inland road trips. We only provide vehicles that are 3 months old on average, particularly for reliability when you’re driving through remote areas. These are all premium cars at affordable prices, sourced from some of the world’s top brands. You’ll also get free cancellation when you pay on arrival.
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Good to know when renting in South Australia
Cancellation is free of charge when selecting ‘pay later’ during your online booking, simply pay on arrival without any worry in case plans change
In South Australia the minimum age for car hire is 21 years old; you must hold a valid licence and the selection of cars will be limited.
You can include child seats, extra divers, as well as protection packages and added miles to your booking at price-friendly costs.
