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Kangaroo Island is one of the largest islands found in Australia, and it is located 112 km car hire drive southwest of Adelaide. Its Aboriginal name is,"Island of the Dead" due to its considerable distance from the shore. Since Kangaroo Island has fertile land and rich waters, it has become one of the best providers of fine gourmet foods.
Imagine sea lions sunbathing on white beaches, adorable koalas taking a nap in eucalypts, and see the cute penguins play in the wild. These are just some of the wildlife experiences awaiting you in Kangaroo Island. So what are you waiting for? Make sure to add this magnificent destination in your bucket list.
Kangaroo Island is best explored by car. Enjoy driving along 1,600 kilometres of roads which link to several attractions including American River, Penneshaw, Parndana, Kingscote and Flinders Chase National Park.
If you are arriving via Adelaide Airport, you can book a car hire with us and pick up your vehicle at the airport. However, not all suppliers allow their vehicles to travel to Kangaroo Island. Only Thrifty, Europcar & Hertz allow their rental cars to travel on the ferry, strict conditions do apply so make sure to read the Terms and Conditions when you book a car rental.
Standard vehicles are permitted to travel to Kangaroo Island if collected from a corporate location (City or Airport). Customers will be required to sign a disclaimer when they collect the car. The ferry costs around $400 for a vehicle and 2 adults return. Check out SeaLink for updated ferry fares and other fees.
If you are travelling to Kangaroo Island you must obtain a written authority by having the Rental Service Agent note on the Rental Agreement (on pickup of the vehicle).
Avis and Budget do not allow vehicles from the Australian mainland to travel to Kangaroo Island however you have the option to rent a car and return it on the Island with Hertz from their depot at the Ferry Terminal.
Hertz is also available at the Kangaroo Island Airport. However, their rental cars are not allowed to leave the island. There are daily 30-minute flights from Adelaide Airport to Kingscote KI Airport so you can take the plane and just rent a car when you get there.
Despite being named 'Kangaroo Island' the place is actually famous for its honey, being the first bee sanctuary in the world. Back then, an Italian colony was set up in Kangaroo Island and Ligurian honey bees flocked on over.
Besides the wonderful landscapes, drive your cheap car hire around and you will find here all the ingredients necessary for a relaxing holiday: with historical sites, art and a wide array of fine wines. In terms of accommodation, you have plenty to choose from: outdoor camping areas, cozy cottages or fancy retreats.
For the adventurers, there are other possibilities of having a great time in Kangaroo Island after parking your cheap car hire: you can choose a cruise around the island, or visit the system of caverns and the sink-holes, or simply rent a bicycle and go around the island. You can see the main attractions and get a serious workout from it at the same time.
Cape Willoughby Lighthouse. Amongst other things, Lighthouses appear to be a big hit here in Kangaroo Island. Yeah, there are a couple of them here and there but what you want to look out for is the first one that was ever built in South Australia in 1858 and that's the Cape Willoughby Lighthouse.
Raptor Domain is an extraordinary educational, entertaining and interactive experience, great for the whole family. Both children and adults can admire the abilities of prey birds. It is a rare opportunity to get close to these amazing predators and learn more about their role in the environment.
Little Sahara. If you have never been to the Sahara Dessert, now you have the chance to see what it feels like to walk under the scorching sun. You can climb up to the top of the dunes, or take a sand board and ride down to bottom in style after parking your cheap car hire.
A trip to Kangaroo Island won't be complete without visiting Seal Bay Conservation Park. Here you can go on one of the regular guided tours and see the endangered Australian Sea-lions in their original habitat of coastal vegetation, dunes and beach. You can also stroll along the 800-metre boardwalk on to the viewing platforms where you can have a great view of the sea-lions playing in the waves or getting a tan on the beach. The park rangers are always willing to give tourists a guided walk on the beach. There are also galleries where you can learn more about the sea creatures, by means of vivid descriptions and pictures. Also in the complex, tourists with cheap car hires can visit the old lighthouse, see the unique earthly formations or the wonderful beach.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see a real-life shipwreck? Then Kangaroo Island's got what you're looking for! Lots of ships have found their end on the Kangaroo Island coastline. The most massive is the Portland Maru, which weighs 5,865 tons and it sank at Cape Torrens on the 20th of March, 1935. Now, wouldn't you just want to check out that gigantic mess? I promise you it'll be glorious!
