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Car rental rates at Kangaroo Island-Kingscote Airport, South Australia

Kangaroo Island-Kingscote Airport (KGC) serves Kangaroo Island which sits in the Great Asutralian Bight to the southwest of the capital of South Australia, Adelaide.


Search and compare the best rates on Kangaroo Island Airport rentals with VroomVroomVroom. For guidance on road rules and routes across South Australia, visit our Adelaide car hire page.

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    Our customers have rated their Kangaroo Island Airport car rental booking experience 4.6/5
    (30 reviews)
    • 28 Nov 2025

      Easy and fast, hopefully reliable to the end of the transaction 🙂

      barbara s.
      Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
      Kangaroo Island Airport
      Kia Sportage or similar
    • 23 Sep 2025

      Great price and easy booking service

      andrew s.
      Booked: Compact Automatic
      Sunshine Coast Airport (Maroochydore)
      Compact Automatic
    • 14 Dec 2025

      Very easy process

      rodney h.
      Booked: Mazda CX5 or similar
      Sunshine Coast Airport
      Mazda CX5 or similar
    • 04 Nov 2025

      it was good never used before. like flight comparisons

      justene w.
      Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
      Sydney Domestic Airport
      Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
    • 22 Nov 2025

      Easy quick and cheap

      sarita l.
      Booked: Kia Carnival or similar
      Cairns Domestic Airport
      Kia Carnival or similar
    • 23 Oct 2025

      Easy to use. Thankyou

      john v.
      Booked: Mitsubishi ASX 2w.d. or similar
      Kewdale / Perth Airport
      Mitsubishi ASX 2w.d. or similar
    • 24 Nov 2025

      Easy and convenient. Seemed best price for location.

      rachael m.
      Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
      Melbourne Airport
      Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
    • 02 Dec 2025

      easy to navigate

      kirsty m.
      Booked: Skoda Scala or similar
      Melbourne Coburg
      Skoda Scala or similar
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    Quick facts on hiring a car at Kangaroo Island-Kingscote Airport

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

    Car models commonly available at Kangaroo Island-Kingscote Airport

    Ford vehicles for hire at Kangaroo Island Airport

    • Ford Ranger

      Ford Ranger

      5

      5

      3 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    Kia vehicles for hire at Kangaroo Island Airport

    • Kia Carnival

      Kia Carnival

      8

      5

      2 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    • Kia Sportage

      Kia Sportage

      5

      5

      2 small

      Providers

      Budget, Thrifty, Hertz

    • Kia Stonic

      Kia Stonic

      5

      5

      1 small

      Providers

      Budget

    Mazda vehicles for hire at Kangaroo Island Airport

    • Mazda CX-30

      Mazda CX-30

      5

      5

      2 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    • Mazda CX5

      Mazda CX5

      5

      5

      2 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    Polestar vehicles for hire at Kangaroo Island Airport

    • Polestar 2

      Polestar 2Electric

      5

      4

      2 large, 1 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    Suzuki vehicles for hire at Kangaroo Island Airport

    • Suzuki Swift

      Suzuki Swift

      5

      5

      1 small

      Providers

      Budget, Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota vehicles for hire at Kangaroo Island Airport

    • 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 Corolla Hatch

      Toyota Corolla Hatch

      5

      5

      2 small

      Providers

      Budget

    • 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 at Kangaroo Island Airport

    • 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 22 December, 2025

    Kangaroo Island-Kingscote Airport daily rate data

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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 22 December, 2025

    Car rental depots at Kangaroo Island Airport

    Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

    • Budget Kangaroo Island Airport

      Budget Kangaroo Island Airport

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      5.0 (3)Mon–Sun 07:30–19:45

      Terminal Building (Remote), South Australia

    • Hertz Kingscote Airport

      Hertz Kingscote Airport

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      4.8 (1)Mon–Sun 08:00–18:00

      Arronmore Rd, South Australia

    • Thrifty Kingscote Airport

      Thrifty Kingscote Airport

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      No reviewsMon–Sun 08:00–18:00

      Arronmore Rd, South Australia

    Nearby Kangaroo Island-Kingscote Airport

    Organising to pick up your hire car from the airport is great for convenience, but can cost more. If you’re looking for a rental car depot that is close to — but not at — Kangaroo Island Airport, here’s a selection of hire car depots to choose from.

    Info. Approximate distance calculated from Kangaroo Island Airport

    Frequently asked questions

    On hiring a car at Kangaroo Island-Kingscote Airport

    • Why are there no hire cars at Kangaroo Island Airport at certain times of the year?

      Our data shows that Kangaroo Island Airport, 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.

    • What is the highest-rated hire car at Kangaroo Island Airport?

      The highest-rated rental car at Kangaroo Island Airport is Nissan X-Trail or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

    • What is the highest-rated car hire provider at Kangaroo Island Airport?

      Budget is the highest-rated car hire provider at Kangaroo Island Airport, based on ratings by our customers.

    • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental at Kangaroo Island Airport?

      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 Kangaroo Island Airport 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.

    • Where is the closest petrol station to Kangaroo Island Airport?

      Take a 15-minute drive into Kingscote via the Playford Highway, and you’ll find a Caltex service station on Kohinoor Road off Murray Street.

    • Can I take my rental car off the island?

      Some rental brands allow ferry travel while others don’t, so it’s always best to check with the brand you’re collecting from.

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