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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 only a few suppliers allow their rental cars to travel on the ferry to Kangaroo Island and strict conditions apply, so be sure to read the Terms and Conditions on your rental car carefully. Cars rented on Kangaroo Island can not be taken off the island.
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Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 12 Mar - 15 Mar 2026
from AUD $172/day
Economy SUV
View offerTravel 12 Mar - 15 Mar 2026
from AUD $203/day
Special
View offerTravel 08 Mar - 11 Mar 2026
from AUD $213/day
Fullsize Passenger Van
View offerTravel 08 Mar - 11 Mar 2026
from AUD $216/day
Standard Elite Sport
View offerTravel 12 Mar - 15 Mar 2026
from AUD $220/day
Fullsize Car
View offerTravel 09 Mar - 14 Mar 2026
from AUD $221/day
Premium SUV
View offerTravel 09 Mar - 12 Mar 2026
from AUD $284/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on March 06, 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 06 March, 2026
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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
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Isuzu vehicles for hire in Kangaroo Island
Isuzu D-Max
2
5
ProvidersBudget
Isuzu FRR 500
2
5
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in Kangaroo Island
Kia Carnival
8
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Sportage
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
ProvidersBudget
Mazda vehicles for hire in Kangaroo Island
Mazda CX-3
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mercedes vehicles for hire in Kangaroo Island
Mercedes-Benz 313 Mwb High Roof Sprinter
3
5
ProvidersBudget
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 Coaster 22 Seater
22
5
ProvidersBudget
Toyota Corolla
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Toyota Fortuner
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
7
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Budget
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
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Other vehicles for hire in Kangaroo Island
4wd Tray
2
5
ProvidersBudget
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 06 March, 2026
Kangaroo Island daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Mar
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
07 Mar
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
08 Mar
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
09 Mar
$221
$284
$221
$284
10 Mar
$284
$284
$284
$284
11 Mar
$221
$284
$221
$284
12 Mar
$270
$284
$270
$284
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Mar
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
07 Mar
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
08 Mar
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
09 Mar
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
10 Mar
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
11 Mar
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
12 Mar
$203
$236
$203
$236
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Mar
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
07 Mar
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
08 Mar
$208
$231
$208
$231
09 Mar
$209
$313
$209
$313
10 Mar
$269
$313
$269
$313
11 Mar
$209
$313
$209
$313
12 Mar
$172
$356
$172
$356
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Mar
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
07 Mar
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
08 Mar
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
09 Mar
$284
$315
$284
$315
10 Mar
$284
$315
$284
$315
11 Mar
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
12 Mar
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
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Mar
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
07 Mar
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
08 Mar
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
09 Mar
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
10 Mar
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
11 Mar
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
12 Mar
$220
$236
$220
$236
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Mar
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
07 Mar
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
08 Mar
$216
$239
$216
$239
09 Mar
$289
$321
$289
$321
10 Mar
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
11 Mar
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
12 Mar
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
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 06 March, 2026
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Car rental depots in Kangaroo Island
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Budget Kangaroo Island Ferry
View details5.0 (1)Mon–Sun 08:00–19:00Kangaroo Island Ferry Terminal (Remote), South Australia
Hertz Penneshaw Downtown
View details4.8 (1)Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00Cnr Thomas Wilson St/nth Tce, South Australia
Thrifty Penneshaw Downtown
View details4.1 (2)Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00Cnr Thomas Wilson/nth Terrace, South Australia
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Kangaroo Island
How much does it cost to hire a car in Kangaroo Island?
Prices start at AUD $172 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Kangaroo Island.
How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car in Kangaroo Island?
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs AUD $214 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in Kangaroo Island.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Kangaroo Island?
If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs AUD $216 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Kangaroo Island.
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 highest-rated car hire provider in Kangaroo Island?
Budget is the highest-rated car hire provider in Kangaroo Island, based on ratings by our customers.
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?
Unfortunately, you can’t. Any vehicle rented on Kangaroo Island cannot be taken off the island.
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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