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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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    • 23 Mar 2026

      Quick & easy

      anthony p.
      Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
      Brisbane Airport
      Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
    • 15 Mar 2026

      All very easy and straight forward

      mark h.
      Booked: Kia Cerato or similar
      Alexandria
      Kia Cerato or similar
    • 12 Mar 2026

      Quick and easy!

      trisha h.
      Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
      Hervey Bay Airport
      Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
    • 08 Mar 2026

      Cute car, easy to drive.

      roger t.
      Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
      Bairnsdale Downtown
      Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    • 24 Feb 2026

      Easy navigation, full disclosure of terms of excess. Always a good selection of cars to choose from.

      sandra e.
      Booked: Compact SUV
      Hobart Airport
      Compact SUV
    • 08 May 2026

      Very easy to book

      cornelis v.
      Booked: Large SUV
      Hobart City
      Large SUV
    • 28 Feb 2026

      Service from the front desk, was professional. Staff were knowledgable, and explained all information regarding the hire very well. The hire car was clean and ready for me, on my arrival. Returning the car, was a seamless process. And I would recommend, this hire company to anyone looking to hire a car.

      mark s.
      Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similar
      Brisbane Airport
      Mazda CX-30 or similar
    • 19 May 2026

      Very good so far

      vickylee m.
      Booked: Toyota Prado or similar
      Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
      Toyota Prado or similar
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    Quick facts on hiring a car at Coober Pedy

    🔑 No. of depotsTwo 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 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

      Via Coober Pedy Airport, South Australia

    • Budget Coober Pedy

      Budget Coober Pedy

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      No reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 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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