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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. Book today, and you’ll have a vehicle waiting for you from the moment you touch the ground.

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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on December 05, 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 05 December, 2025

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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
  • 12 Sep 2025

    Easy to use and navigate

    shirinda f.
    Booked: Mg 3 Core or similar
    Gold Coast Coolangatta Airport
    Mg 3 Core or similar
  • 20 Sep 2025

    Very easy, no commitment until pickup

    gary s.
    Booked: Mazda CX-3 or similar
    Brisbane Domestic Airport
    Mazda CX-3 or similar
  • 20 Sep 2025

    easy navigating site.

    kevin k.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 15 Sep 2025

    Easy to use and cheaper than through hire car companies

    brett w.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Sydney Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 23 Sep 2025

    Great price and easy booking service

    andrew s.
    Booked: Compact Automatic
    Sunshine Coast Airport (Maroochydore)
    Compact Automatic
  • 13 Sep 2025

    Easy fast

    keegan w.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Triton Dual Cab with Tonneau Cover (or similar)
    Brisbane Airport
    Mitsubishi Triton Dual Cab with Tonneau Cover (or similar)
  • 19 Sep 2025

    clear and simple

    craig l.
    Booked: Mazda CX-3 or similar
    Katoomba Downtown
    Mazda CX-3 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 05 December, 2025

Kangaroo Island-Kingscote Airport daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

05 Dec

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

06 Dec

$210

$210

Sun

07 Dec

$210

$210

Mon

08 Dec

$221

$284

Tue

09 Dec

$284

$284

Wed

10 Dec

$221

$284

Thu

11 Dec

$284

$284

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

05 Dec

$187

$187

Sat

06 Dec

$187

$213

Sun

07 Dec

$187

$213

Mon

08 Dec

$168

$282

Tue

09 Dec

$187

$282

Wed

10 Dec

$168

$282

Thu

11 Dec

$187

$282

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

05 Dec

$199

$199

Sat

06 Dec

$198

$262

Sun

07 Dec

$198

$262

Mon

08 Dec

$209

$356

Tue

09 Dec

$269

$356

Wed

10 Dec

$209

$356

Thu

11 Dec

$198

$356

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

05 Dec

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

06 Dec

$214

$238

Sun

07 Dec

$214

$238

Mon

08 Dec

$218

$326

Tue

09 Dec

$294

$326

Wed

10 Dec

$194

$326

Thu

11 Dec

$214

$326

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

05 Dec

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

06 Dec

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

Sun

07 Dec

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

08 Dec

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

09 Dec

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

10 Dec

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

Thu

11 Dec

$196

$315

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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 05 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

    View details
    5.0 (3)Mon–Sun 07:30–19:45

    Terminal Building (Remote), South Australia

  • Hertz Kingscote Airport

    Hertz Kingscote Airport

    View details
    4.8 (1)Mon–Sun 08:00–18:00

    Arronmore Rd, South Australia

  • Thrifty Kingscote Airport

    Thrifty Kingscote Airport

    View details
    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

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Kangaroo Island Airport?

    Prices start at AUD $168 per day for a Compact SUV, up to AUD $277 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle at Kangaroo Island Airport.

  • 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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