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Car rental rates at Coober Pedy, South Australia

Located in the northern reaches of South Australia, Coober Pedy took its name from the local Aboriginal term kupa-piti which means “whitemans hole.” Also known as the “opal capital of the world” thanks to its huge opal deposits, Coober Pedy has a rich Aboriginal history and history enthusiasts should enjoy their stay here. Served by Coober Pedy Airport (CPD), the town is around a 850 kilometre drive to the north of Adelaide.


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    • 26 Dec 2025

      All good

      joe m.
      Booked: Mazda CX3 or similar
      Penrith
      Mazda CX3 or similar
    • 11 Mar 2026

      Very helpful always 😉😉 thanks

      carlos a.
      Booked: Large SUV
      Townsville Airport
      Large SUV
    • 14 Jan 2026

      very simple and straightforward

      ian t.
      Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
      Launceston
      Toyota Corolla or similar
    • 03 Feb 2026

      Quick

      david b.
      Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
      Melbourne Airport
      Toyota Corolla or similar
    • 19 Mar 2026

      Great price and straight to the point. Very happy!

      andrew l.
      Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
      Nowra
      Suzuki Swift or similar
    • 11 Jan 2026

      Good price very easy to book

      paul j.
      Booked: Compact SUV
      Brisbane Airport
      Compact SUV
    • 11 Feb 2026

      Easy to navigate, lots of choices at varying prices.

      gerard james c.
      Booked: MG 3 or similar
      Gold Coast Airport
      MG 3 or similar
    • 24 Jan 2026

      that you have 3rd part insurance available

      christine r.
      Booked: Hyundai Kona or similar
      Melbourne City
      Hyundai Kona or similar
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    Quick facts on hiring a car at Coober Pedy

    🔑 No. of depots0 car rental depots in Coober Pedy.
    ✅ Rental brandsAvis and Budget.

    Car rental depots in Coober Pedy

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    • Avis Coober Pedy Downtown

      Avis Coober Pedy Downtown

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      No reviewsMon–Sun 08:00–19:00

      Via Coober Pedy Airport, South Australia

    • Budget Coober Pedy

      Budget Coober Pedy

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      No reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–19:00, Sat–Sun Closed

      Via Coober Pedy Airport (Remote), South Australia

    Frequently asked questions

    On hiring a car at Coober Pedy

    • Why are there no hire cars in Coober Pedy at certain times of the year?

      Our data shows that Coober Pedy, along with other isolated cities in Australia, book out of rental cars during peak seasons (i.e., school holidays and major town events) because of the limited amount of rental cars available by providers in the area. We recommend always booking well in advance for this location.

    • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental at Coober Pedy?

      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 at Coober Pedy 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.

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