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Car rental rates in Kangaroo Island, South Australia
Kangaroo Island is one of the largest islands in Australia, and it is located 112 kilometres southwest of Adelaide. Please note that ferry restrictions for Kangaroo Island rental cars vary by provider — check which are permitted before booking, and be sure to read the Terms and Conditions on your rental car carefully.
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Compact Car
Toyota Corolla or similar
View offerTravel 24 Sep - 27 Sep 2026
from AUD $214/day
Fullsize SUV
Toyota Fortuner or similar
View offerTravel 24 Sep - 27 Sep 2026
from AUD $214/day
Fullsize Car
Toyota Camry Sedan or similar
View offerTravel 23 Sep - 28 Sep 2026
from AUD $241/day
Special
Mystery Vehicle - Auto or similar
View offerTravel 23 Sep - 28 Sep 2026
from AUD $259/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 18, 2026 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 18 September, 2026
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- 10 Jul 2026john s.Booked: Compact SUVSunshine Coast Airport (Maroochydore)
- 22 Jul 2026alison c.Booked: Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid or similarPerth Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Kangaroo Island
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV and Sport. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Three car rental depots in Kangaroo Island. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Budget, Hertz and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Kangaroo Island
Ford vehicles for hire in Kangaroo Island
Ford Ranger
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia vehicles for hire in Kangaroo Island
Kia Carnival
8
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia Sportage
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Budget, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
5
3 small
ProvidersBudget
Mazda vehicles for hire in Kangaroo Island
Mazda CX-3
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-30
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-5
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Polestar vehicles for hire in Kangaroo Island
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Kangaroo Island
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Budget
Toyota vehicles for hire in Kangaroo Island
Toyota Camry
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Corolla
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Fortuner
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
5
5
4 small
ProvidersBudget
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Other vehicles for hire in Kangaroo Island
Mystery Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
The price range indicates the AUD per-day rental rates from bookings made using our search engine, excluding any extras, in most cases. While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 18 September, 2026
Kangaroo Island daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
19 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
20 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
21 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
22 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
23 Sep
$235
$261
$235
$261
24 Sep
$214
$261
$214
$261
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
19 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
20 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
21 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
22 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
23 Sep
$241
$263
$241
$263
24 Sep
$263
$263
$263
$263
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
19 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
20 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
21 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
22 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
23 Sep
$248
$293
$248
$293
24 Sep
$214
$293
$214
$293
Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.
Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.
Prices are in AUD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 18 September, 2026
Kangaroo Island-Kingscote Airport car hire
Are you flying into Kangaroo Island?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Kangaroo Island-Kingscote Airport (KGC).
Car rental depots in Kangaroo Island
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Budget Kangaroo Island Ferry
5.0 (1)Kangaroo Island Ferry Terminal (Remote)
Mon–Sun 08:00–19:00
Hertz Penneshaw Downtown
4.8 (1)Cnr Thomas Wilson St/nth Tce
Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00
Thrifty Penneshaw Downtown
4.1 (2)Cnr Thomas Wilson/nth Terrace
Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Kangaroo Island
How much does it cost to hire a car in Kangaroo Island?
For a rental period from 24 September to 27 September 2026, prices range from AUD $214 per day for a Compact Car to AUD $293 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Kangaroo Island.
What is the cheapest car rental in Kangaroo Island?
The cheapest car rental in Kangaroo Island for the rental period from 24 September to 27 September 2026 is a Toyota Corolla or similar from Thrifty costing AUD $214 per day. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
What is the best way to rent a cheap car in Kangaroo Island?
Booking your hire car in Kangaroo Island 12 days beforehand can save you over 1 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.
What is the highest-rated hire car in Kangaroo Island?
The highest-rated rental car in Kangaroo Island is Hyundai Elantra or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the best car rental company in Kangaroo Island?
Budget is our highest-rated car hire provider in Kangaroo Island, scoring an average rating of 5 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Kangaroo Island?
Thrifty is the cheapest car rental company in Kangaroo Island, with rates from AUD $161 per day based on our rolling weekly search data. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Kangaroo Island?
The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in Kangaroo Island may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.
Can I take my rental car to Kangaroo Island via the ferry?
Thrifty, Hertz and Europcar depots located on the mainland may allow their vehicles to be taken on the ferry to Kangaroo Island, but generally only with prior authorisation so make sure to request this from your supplier.
Can I pick up a car hire in Kangaroo Island and drop off in another location?
This depends on the provider, and where it is permitted there will be a one-way fee levied upon the rental.
Where can I fill up my rental car in Kangaroo Island?
There are petrol stations at Kingscote, Parndana, Penneshaw, Island Beach and Vivonne Bay. However, only Kingscote and Penneshaw are open 24 hours.
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