Adelaide Airport car hire — seven kilometres from the city centre

Cheapest rate today, by vehicle class at Adelaide Airport
Adelaide Airport (ADL) has a single passenger terminal, from where both domestic and international flights operate. The airport is conveniently located close to the suburb of Keswick, and less than a 15-minute drive from the Adelaide CBD. Start your South Australian adventure as soon as you arrive by collecting your hire car from Adelaide Airport. Search, compare, and book the best rates from Australia’s leading car rental providers with VroomVroomVroom.
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Economy car

Travel 08 Nov - 11 Nov 2026

MG Core 3 or similar
From $62/day

Suzuki Swift or similar
From $80/day

Suzuki Swift or similar
From $123/day
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Compact car

Travel 09 Nov - 12 Nov 2026

MG 3 or similar
From $34/day

Compact Automatic
From $49/day

Volkswagen Polo or similar
From $74/day
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Compact SUV

Travel 08 Nov - 11 Nov 2026

Kia Stonic or similar
From $67/day

Mazda CX3 or similar
From $82/day

Mazda CX-30 or similar
From $89/day
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Intermediate car

Travel 09 Nov - 12 Nov 2026

Toyota Corolla or similar
From $37/day

Toyota Corolla or similar
From $75/day

Kia Cerato or similar
From $88/day
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Intermediate SUV

Travel 09 Nov - 12 Nov 2026

Mg Zs or similar
From $39/day

MG HS Vibe or similar
From $97/day

Kia Sportage or similar
From $105/day
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People mover

Travel 09 Nov - 12 Nov 2026

8 Seat Van
From $56/day

Kia Carnival or similar
From $95/day

Kia Carnival or similar
From $123/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on November 03, 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 in AUD from a search run on 03 November, 2026 — refreshed daily · includes mandatory fees · use the comparison tool for a live quote.
Adelaide Airport price guide
Daily rates by vehicle type
- All ten classes sit at or above their usual level this week — compact cars are the cheapest at $60/day.
- The typical Adelaide Airport hire is 3 days, so a compact car at $60/day is about $180 for the trip.
- Compact cars are both the most booked class (19.7%) and the cheapest at $60/day.
| Vehicle type | Typical for Nov | Next 7 days from The cheapest daily rate for pickup this week. Booking dates and provider availability will alter final pricing. | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARS | |||
Economy car | Typical for Nov$66 – $88 | Next 7 days from$62dearer than usual | See prices for Economy car → |
Compact carMost booked | Typical for Nov$69 – $91 | Next 7 days from$60dearer than usual | See prices for Compact car → |
Intermediate car | Typical for Nov$73 – $129 | Next 7 days from$62dearer than usual | See prices for Intermediate car → |
Standard car | Typical for Nov$77 – $111 | Next 7 days from$66dearer than usual | See prices for Standard car → |
Fullsize car | Typical for Nov$89 – $182 | Next 7 days from$74about usual | See prices for Fullsize car → |
| SUVS | |||
Compact SUV | Typical for Nov$77 – $117 | Next 7 days from$67dearer than usual | See prices for Compact SUV → |
Intermediate SUV | Typical for Nov$84 – $136 | Next 7 days from$75dearer than usual | See prices for Intermediate SUV → |
Standard SUV | Typical for Nov$89 – $160 | Next 7 days from$79dearer than usual | See prices for Standard SUV → |
Fullsize SUV | Typical for Nov$107 – $202 | Next 7 days from$86dearer than usual | See prices for Fullsize SUV → |
Single cab ute | Typical for Nov$79 – $79 | Next 7 days from$106dearer than usual | See prices for Single cab ute → |
| PEOPLE MOVERS | |||
People mover | Typical for Nov$169 – $274 | Next 7 days from$113about usual | See prices for People mover → |
Calculated using the middle 90% of 3-day rates at the terminal desks quoted in November 2024 and November 2025, to indicate an expected rate for November 2026. Calculation updated daily.
Picking up on-airport or off-airport?
| Pick up | Next 7 days | Providers | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| At the terminal | Usually from$60/day | Depots7 | Getting thereWalk from arrivals |
| Off-airport | Usually from$34/day | Depots2 | Getting thereProvider shuttle — allow extra time |
Suppliers just outside the airport are cheapest at 44% less than the terminal rate this week. They are not at the terminal — you take the provider's shuttle, which adds time at both ends. If your flight is late or you are returning early, the terminal desks are the safer choice. Both are booked here as Adelaide Airport pickup.
Indicates the lowest available rate for a 3-day rental over the next seven days. Recalculated daily.
Every brand at ADL — and where its desks are
- Among the terminal desks, rates ran $60 to $86 this week — a 44% spread on the same dates.
- Budget is the cheapest terminal desk at $60; Avis is the dearest at $86.
- Two shuttle depots are cheaper again, from $34 (East Coast), but they are not terminal desks — that trade-off is covered above.
| Provider | Desk | Next 7 days from | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-airport | $86/day | 4.5 (30) | Compare prices → | |
Hours: meets scheduled flights · After-hours: key drop in the returns area Monday 06:00 - 23:00 Tuesday 06:00 - 23:00 Wednesday 06:00 - 23:00 Thursday 06:00 - 23:00 Friday 06:00 - 23:00 Saturday 06:00 - 22:00 Sunday 06:00 - 23:00 Cheapest this week from $86/day Ratings summary Service 4.6 Information 4.3 Accessibility 4.5 Vehicle 4.7 Presentation 4.5 4.5 30 reviews | ||||
| Off-airport via shuttle | $44/day | 4.3 (21) | Compare prices → | |
59 Galway Ave ![]() 59 Galway Ave Shuttle service available to and from the airport. View on map Hours: meets scheduled flights · After-hours: key drop in the returns area Monday 07:00 - 19:00 Tuesday 07:00 - 19:00 Wednesday 07:00 - 19:00 Thursday 07:00 - 19:00 Friday 07:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 07:00 - 19:00 Cheapest this week from $44/day Ratings summary Service 4.1 Information 4.3 Accessibility 4.3 Vehicle 4.1 Presentation 4.4 4.3 21 reviews Due to flight delay I was not informed that my car would not be available till the next day till 1hr later after phoning 5 times. I was told to check the number.Not good enough. $105 taxi fare (Sheila S.) Due to flight delay I was not informed that my car would not be available till the next day till 1hr later after phoning 5 times. I was told to check the number.Not good enough. $105 taxi fare (Sheila S.) | ||||
| On-airport | $60/day | 4.6 (58) | Compare prices → | |
Hours: meets scheduled flights · After-hours: key drop in the returns area Monday 06:00 - 23:00 Tuesday 06:00 - 23:00 Wednesday 06:00 - 23:00 Thursday 06:00 - 23:00 Friday 06:00 - 23:00 Saturday 06:00 - 23:00 Sunday 06:00 - 23:00 Cheapest this week from $60/day Ratings summary Service 4.6 Information 4.5 Accessibility 4.6 Vehicle 4.4 Presentation 4.7 4.6 58 reviews | ||||
| On-airport | $76/day | 4.4 (11) | Compare prices → | |
Hours: meets scheduled flights · After-hours: key drop in the returns area Monday 06:30 - 22:30 Tuesday 06:30 - 22:30 Wednesday 06:30 - 22:30 Thursday 06:30 - 22:30 Friday 06:30 - 22:30 Saturday 06:30 - 22:30 Sunday 06:30 - 22:30 Cheapest this week from $76/day Ratings summary Service 4.2 Information 4.3 Accessibility 4.9 Vehicle 4.2 Presentation 4.6 4.4 11 reviews | ||||
| Off-airport via shuttle | $34/day | 4.6 (24) | Compare prices → | |
376 Sir Donald Bradman Drive ![]() 376 Sir Donald Bradman Drive Shuttle service available to and from the airport. View on map Hours: meets scheduled flights · After-hours: key drop in the returns area Monday 07:00 - 20:30 Tuesday 07:00 - 20:30 Wednesday 07:00 - 20:30 Thursday 07:00 - 20:30 Friday 07:00 - 20:30 Saturday 07:00 - 18:00 Sunday 07:00 - 18:00 Cheapest this week from $34/day Ratings summary Service 4.5 Information 4.5 Accessibility 4.6 Vehicle 4.8 Presentation 4.6 4.6 24 reviews I was appalled at thecattitude of the person behind the desk he was very aggressive in his attitude and manner toward us he didnt explain about why they would accept the insurance we had purchased with prosura only kept saying they would hold $1000 on our credit card and we would have $6000 excess he aggression wasnt warranted we are older people and he upset us so much we had to buy insurance from them that made it hard on our only holiday on a pension we will NEVER use east coast again (john l.) I was appalled at thecattitude of the person behind the desk he was very aggressive in his attitude and manner toward us he didnt explain about why they would accept the insurance we had purchased with prosura only kept saying they would hold $1000 on our credit card and we would have $6000 excess he aggression wasnt warranted we are older people and he upset us so much we had to buy insurance from them that made it hard on our only holiday on a pension we will NEVER use east coast again (john l.) | ||||
| On-airport | - | No ratings yet | Compare prices → | |
Hours: meets scheduled flights · After-hours: key drop in the returns area Monday 06:00 - 23:00 Tuesday 06:00 - 23:00 Wednesday 06:00 - 23:00 Thursday 06:00 - 23:00 Friday 06:00 - 23:00 Saturday 06:00 - 23:00 Sunday 06:00 - 23:00 | ||||
| On-airport | $72/day | 4.3 (17) | Compare prices → | |
Hours: meets scheduled flights · After-hours: key drop in the returns area Monday 06:00 - 23:00 Tuesday 06:00 - 23:00 Wednesday 06:00 - 23:00 Thursday 06:00 - 23:00 Friday 06:00 - 23:00 Saturday 06:00 - 23:00 Sunday 06:00 - 23:00 Cheapest this week from $72/day Ratings summary Service 4.2 Information 4.4 Accessibility 4.0 Vehicle 4.5 Presentation 4.6 4.3 17 reviews Service was slow I think the price was to high (Danny C.) Service was slow I think the price was to high (Danny C.) | ||||
| On-airport | $82/day | No ratings yet | Compare prices → | |
Hours: meets scheduled flights · After-hours: key drop in the returns area Monday 06:00 - 23:00 Tuesday 06:00 - 23:00 Wednesday 06:00 - 23:00 Thursday 06:00 - 23:00 Friday 06:00 - 23:00 Saturday 06:00 - 23:00 Sunday 06:00 - 23:00 Cheapest this week from $82/day | ||||
| On-airport | $62/day | 4.8 (4) | Compare prices → | |
Hours: meets scheduled flights · After-hours: key drop in the returns area Monday 08:00 - 19:00 Tuesday 08:00 - 19:00 Wednesday 08:00 - 19:00 Thursday 08:00 - 19:00 Friday 08:00 - 19:00 Saturday 08:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 Cheapest this week from $62/day Ratings summary Service 4.8 Information 5.0 Accessibility 5.0 Vehicle 4.5 Presentation 5.0 4.8 4 reviews Car Was an old model and very dated. Have rented from other companies and never had a car as old. (JOAQUIN C.) Car Was an old model and very dated. Have rented from other companies and never had a car as old. (JOAQUIN C.) | ||||
| On-airport | $69/day | 4.4 (49) | Compare prices → | |
Hours: meets scheduled flights · After-hours: key drop in the returns area Monday 06:00 - 23:00 Tuesday 06:00 - 23:00 Wednesday 06:00 - 23:00 Thursday 06:00 - 23:00 Friday 06:00 - 23:00 Saturday 06:00 - 17:00 Sunday 06:00 - 23:00 Cheapest this week from $69/day Ratings summary Service 4.4 Information 4.3 Accessibility 4.3 Vehicle 4.4 Presentation 4.4 4.4 49 reviews All good (Mark B.) All good (Mark B.) | ||||
Lowest available rate for a 3-day rental over the next seven days. Rates calculated daily.
When to book a hire car at Adelaide Airport
Booking on the same day costs
41% more
That’s about $45/day, against $32 when you book ahead.
Rates are cheapest
7–12 days in advance
That’s when airport prices bottom out, making it the best window to lock in a car.
Versus last year, rates are
18% dearer
Adelaide Airport prices have risen in eleven of the last twelve months.
With airport rentals, booking in advance can deliver substantial savings.
The typical cost of a three-day hire at Adelaide Airport, by month
Adelaide Airport pickup · Nov 2025 – Oct 2026 · VroomVroomVroom · 3-day hire · Indicative, not a guarantee
| Class | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Usual / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy car | $65 | $55 | $35 | $55 | $49 | $49 | $36 | $30 | $30 | $30 | $40 | $47 | $44 |
| Compact car | $22 | $25 | $35 | $46 | $47 | $50 | $37 | $27 | $31 | $25 | $29 | $44 | $33 |
| Intermediate car | $56 | $55 | $40 | $57 | $52 | $52 | $41 | $33 | $34 | $34 | $41 | $52 | $47 |
| Compact SUV | $35 | $27 | $40 | $45 | $50 | $53 | $39 | $32 | $35 | $36 | $40 | $48 | $40 |
| Intermediate SUV | $56 | $48 | $44 | $60 | $59 | $60 | $43 | $37 | $38 | $52 | $45 | $57 | $50 |
| People mover | $85 | $85 | $89 | $105 | $87 | $115 | $81 | $75 | $62 | $53 | $119 | $104 | $86 |
- cheaper than usual
- about usual
- dearer than usual
- ran out
- Adelaide Airport is cheapest in June for every vehicle. Compact cars are cheapest in November, compact SUVs in December and people movers in August.
- April is peak season — Adelaide Airport rates average about $64/day across classes.
- June, July and August are the cheapest months on average (about $39/day).
Usual = the class's median month across the twelve; a blank month doesn't count. Colours show cheaper, about or dearer than usual — 10% either side of it.
When people book hire cars at Adelaide Airport … and what they save
10
Days out
- Standard SUV -15%
- Fullsize Elite SUV -13%
- Compact car -10%
- Premium Elite SUV +5%
vs booking the day before
Savings compare each pickup date's cheapest rate ten days out against the same date booked a day ahead, over the last 12 months of pickup dates, for 3-day hires. Same-day pickups are measured separately — they are a walk-up market and sit well above every lead time.
Prices are indicative and change with availability, lead time, season and location; they may exclude add-ons and young-driver fees.
Source: VroomVroomVroom car hire price trends: millions of real searches across 2025
Pickup & return at Adelaide Airport, in brief
- Desks: ground floor of the terminal, roughly opposite the luggage carousels.
- Cars: ground floor of the multi-storey car park, a short walk from the terminal.
- East Coast & Bargain: free shuttle, about two minutes and eight minutes respectively to the depot.
- Return: enter through the airport’s main entrance, drive around the roundabout, and take the second exit on the right before the drop off and collection area.
First time picking up a car at Adelaide Airport?
Find rental desks in every terminal, shuttle transfer details for off-airport providers, and video walkthroughs.
Full pickup & return walkthrough guide →Getting away from Adelaide Airport
Adelaide Airport is 7 km to the west of the Adelaide CBD — around a 15-minute drive, with Sir Donald Bradman Drive offering the most direct driving route. Not sure if you need a rental car? The JetBus service takes 20 to 25 minutes to reach the city centre.
- Adelaide city car hire · from $53/day
One-way car hire from Adelaide Airport
One-way: return in Adelaide city, Kangaroo Island or even Mount Gambier — any one-way fee is shown in your total before you book.
Other pickup points near this airport
Prefer to make your own way from the airport? The following pickup locations don’t offer airport shuttle services but do provide rental cars close by Adelaide Airport.
Adelaide Airport car hire FAQs
On hiring a car at Adelaide Airport
How much does it cost to hire a car at Adelaide Airport?
For a 3-day rental with pickup between 4 and 10 November 2026, prices at the terminal desks range from AUD $60 per day for a Compact car to AUD $86 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle at Adelaide Airport.
What is the cheapest car rental at Adelaide Airport?
The cheapest car rental at Adelaide Airport is a Compact car from AUD $60 per day at the terminal desks, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 4 and 10 November 2026. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
What is the best way to rent a cheap car at Adelaide Airport?
Booking your hire car at Adelaide Airport 3 days beforehand can save you over 8 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.
Is it cheaper to rent an on- or off-airport rental car at Adelaide Airport?
Booking at an off-airport depot can be up to 40 per cent cheaper when compared to an on-airport depot at Adelaide Airport, based on our own daily rate checks across 2025. Learn more about on- and off-airport rentals here.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Adelaide Airport?
A minivan hired at Adelaide Airport starts from AUD $113 per day at the terminal desks before any added extras, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 4 and 10 November 2026. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental at Adelaide Airport.
What is the highest-rated hire car at Adelaide Airport?
The highest-rated rental car at Adelaide Airport is Kia Stonic or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the best car rental company at Adelaide Airport?
Redspot is our highest-rated car hire provider at Adelaide Airport, scoring an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company at Adelaide Airport?
East Coast is the cheapest car rental company at Adelaide Airport, with rates from AUD $34 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 4 and 10 November 2026. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
Which brands have desks in the terminal, and which need a shuttle?
Avis, Budget, Europcar, Dollar, Hertz, Thrifty, Redspot and Sixt operate from within the Adelaide Airport precinct, while Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast run shuttle services between the airport and their depots. Be sure to confirm your provider’s exact pickup point when you book.
Is there a 24-hour rental car provider at Adelaide Airport?
There’s no 24-hour provider at Adelaide Airport, but several depots stay open until 11 pm daily. After-hours returns use a key-drop box.
Can I pick up at Adelaide Airport and drop off somewhere else?
Yes — any applicable one-way fee is shown in your total before you book. Return your rental car in Adelaide city or at another VroomVroomVroom location.
Do I need a rental car, or does public transport cover it?
Adelaide Airport is around seven kilometres from the city centre, and if you’re staying in the CBD with no day trips planned, public transport may be adequate for getting around. A rental car pays off once you want to explore further afield, for example, to the Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley or Kangaroo Island.
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