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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.


Let VroomVroomVroom make searching, comparing and booking an affordable hire car for pick up in Kangaroo Island easy. With our easy to use search function you can search for and book your hire car in as little as two minutes.

  • ThriftyCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From $109/day

    for 13 Jul - 18 Jul 2025
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  • ThriftyCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From $130/day

    for 13 Jul - 18 Jul 2025
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  • HertzSpecial
    Special

    From $144/day

    for 13 Jul - 18 Jul 2025
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  • ThriftyPremium Pick up (double cab)
    Premium Pick up (double cab)

    From $174/day

    for 12 Jul - 15 Jul 2025
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  • ThriftyIntermediate SUV
    Intermediate SUV

    From $174/day

    for 13 Jul - 18 Jul 2025
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  • ThriftyPremium SUV
    Premium SUV

    From $185/day

    for 12 Jul - 15 Jul 2025
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on July 10, 2025 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 10 July, 2025

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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think

Our customers have rated their Kangaroo Island car rental booking experience 4.6/5
(23 reviews)
  • 01 Jul 2025

    Booking system efficient and user friendly

    doreen y.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
    Perth Downtown
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
  • 23 Apr 2025

    Very quick

    mitchell m.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Sydney - Holiday Inn Potts Point
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 08 Apr 2025

    Simple and easy to follow.

    michael b.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Newcastle
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 20 Apr 2025

    Great and easy

    rob u.
    Booked: Kia Cerato or similar
    Sydney Domestic Airport
    Kia Cerato or similar
  • 08 May 2025

    Straightforward with no I T glitches

    david d.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or similar
    Fremantle
    Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or similar
  • 09 May 2025

    All went smoothly..

    david d.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Sydney Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 10 Apr 2025

    Easy process

    wayne b.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similar
    Brookvale
    Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similar
  • 25 Apr 2025

    easy to use

    adrian b.
    Booked: Mazda CX-8 or similar
    Launceston Airport
    Mazda CX-8 or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Kangaroo Island

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV and Sport.
🔑 No. of depotsThree car rental depots in Kangaroo Island.
✅ Rental brandsBudget, Hertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available in Kangaroo Island

Ford vehicles for hire in Kangaroo Island

  • Ford Ranger

    Ford Ranger

    5

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Kia vehicles for hire in Kangaroo Island

  • Kia Carnival

    Kia Carnival

    8

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Kia Cerato

    Kia Cerato

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Budget

    Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget

Mazda vehicles for hire in Kangaroo Island

  • Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Mazda CX-9

    Mazda CX-9

    7

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX5

    Mazda CX5

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Polestar vehicles for hire in Kangaroo Island

  • Polestar 2

    Polestar 2Electric

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Suzuki vehicles for hire in Kangaroo Island

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget

Toyota vehicles for hire in Kangaroo Island

  • Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

    Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Kluger

    Toyota Kluger

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

    Toyota Kluger Hybrid

    Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Landcruiser Prado

    Toyota Landcruiser Prado

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Other vehicles for hire in Kangaroo Island

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

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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 10 July, 2025

Kangaroo Island daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Jul

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

Fri

11 Jul

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

Sat

12 Jul

$133

$147

Sun

13 Jul

$109

$147

Mon

14 Jul

$133

$147

Tue

15 Jul

$109

$147

Wed

16 Jul

$133

$147

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Jul

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

Fri

11 Jul

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

Sat

12 Jul

$145

$160

Sun

13 Jul

$130

$160

Mon

14 Jul

$145

$160

Tue

15 Jul

$130

$160

Wed

16 Jul

$145

$160

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Jul

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

Fri

11 Jul

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

Sat

12 Jul

$196

$226

Sun

13 Jul

$174

$226

Mon

14 Jul

$204

$226

Tue

15 Jul

$174

$226

Wed

16 Jul

$204

$226

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Jul

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

Fri

11 Jul

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

Sat

12 Jul

$213

$227

Sun

13 Jul

$213

$256

Mon

14 Jul

$213

$236

Tue

15 Jul

$213

$285

Wed

16 Jul

$213

$247

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Jul

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

Fri

11 Jul

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

Sat

12 Jul

$185

$218

Sun

13 Jul

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

Mon

14 Jul

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

Tue

15 Jul

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

Wed

16 Jul

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

Today

10 Jul

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

Fri

11 Jul

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

Sat

12 Jul

$185

$218

Sun

13 Jul

$185

$218

Mon

14 Jul

$231

$256

Tue

15 Jul

$207

$256

Wed

16 Jul

$231

$256

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Jul

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

Fri

11 Jul

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

Sat

12 Jul

$174

$204

Sun

13 Jul

$174

$204

Mon

14 Jul

$202

$224

Tue

15 Jul

$202

$270

Wed

16 Jul

$202

$224

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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 10 July, 2025

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Take note that only a few suppliers allow their rental cars to travel on the ferry going to Kangaroo Island and strict conditions do apply so make sure to read the Terms and Conditions when you book a car rental.
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Car rental depots in Kangaroo Island

Car hire depots in Kangaroo Island are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Budget Kangaroo Island Ferry

    Kangaroo Island Ferry Terminal (Remote), Kangaroo Island SA, 5223

    Today •8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    5.00 • 1 rating

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Hertz Penneshaw Downtown

    Cnr Thomas Willson/middle Tce, Kangaroo Island, Sau SA, 5223

    Today •9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    4.80 • 1 rating

    5

    Service

    4

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Thrifty Penneshaw Downtown

    Cnr Thomas Willson/middle Tce, Kangaroo Island SA, 5223

    Today •9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    4.10 • 2 ratings

    4

    Service

    4

    Information

    4

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    4

    Presentation

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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 $109 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $256 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle 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 $185 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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