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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. Read about rental car restrictions for the island if you’re planning to bring a mainland hire car across on the ferry.


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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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 17, 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 are in AUD and were last updated on 17 September, 2026

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Our customers have rated their Kangaroo Island Airport car rental booking experience 4.5/5
(23 reviews)
  • 12 Aug 2026

    Always the easiest booking system

    karl m.
    Booked: Ford Ranger Wildtrak or similar
    Launceston Airport
    Ford Ranger Wildtrak or similar
  • 24 Jun 2026

    Fab

    karyn m.
    Booked: Toyota Landcruiser Prado or similar
    Launceston Airport
    Toyota Landcruiser Prado or similar
  • 05 Jun 2026

    Very fast

    johanna j.
    Booked: Compact SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Compact SUV
  • 22 Jun 2026

    Was good

    brad s.
    Booked: Toyota Kluger or similar
    Darwin Airport
    Toyota Kluger or similar
  • 11 Sep 2026

    So easy to manage the booking! I needed to change the pick up date as my flight was cancelled, and I was able to do this with two clicks! Great service.

    jack m.
    Booked: Standard SUV
    Adelaide Airport
    Standard SUV
  • 08 Jun 2026

    very easy transaction

    ruth g.
    Booked: Compact Automatic
    Sydney Airport
    Compact Automatic
  • 22 Jun 2026

    User-Friendly and all of the information easily accessible.

    matthew s.
    Booked: Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid or similar
    Sydney Airport
    Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid or similar
  • 30 Jul 2026

    Very Easy to complete

    fiona l.
    Booked: Kia Stonic or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Kia Stonic 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

    4

    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 Cerato

    Kia Cerato

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Budget, Hertz

  • Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Budget

Mazda vehicles for hire at Kangaroo Island Airport

  • Mazda CX-3

    Mazda CX-3

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX-5

    Mazda CX-5

    5

    4

    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

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Budget

Toyota vehicles for hire at Kangaroo Island Airport

  • Toyota Camry

    Toyota Camry

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • 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 Fortuner

    Toyota Fortuner

    5

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Kluger

    Toyota Kluger

    5

    5

    4 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

    4

    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 17 September, 2026

Kangaroo Island-Kingscote Airport daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Sep

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

18 Sep

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

19 Sep

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

20 Sep

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

21 Sep

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

22 Sep

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

23 Sep

$263

$263

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Sep

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

18 Sep

$152

$189

Sat

19 Sep

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

20 Sep

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

21 Sep

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

22 Sep

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

23 Sep

$263

$293

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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 17 September, 2026

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

    5.0 (3)

    Terminal Building (Remote)

    Mon–Sun 07:30–19:45
  • Hertz Kingscote Airport

    Hertz Kingscote Airport

    4.8 (1)

    Arronmore Rd

    Mon–Sun 08:00–18:00
  • Thrifty Kingscote Airport

    Thrifty Kingscote Airport

    5.0 (1)

    Arronmore Road

    Mon–Sun 09:00–20:00

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?

    For a rental period from 18 September to 21 September 2026, a Kangaroo Island Airport car hire costs AUD $152 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle at Kangaroo Island Airport.

  • What is the cheapest car rental at Kangaroo Island Airport?

    The cheapest car rental at Kangaroo Island Airport for the rental period from 18 September to 21 September 2026 is a Toyota Kluger or similar from Budget costing AUD $152 per day. 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 Kangaroo Island Airport?

    Booking your hire car at Kangaroo Island Airport 12 days beforehand can save you over 11 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.

  • 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 best car rental company at Kangaroo Island Airport?

    Budget is our highest-rated car hire provider at Kangaroo Island Airport, scoring an average rating of 5 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company at Kangaroo Island Airport?

    Budget is the cheapest car rental company at Kangaroo Island Airport, with rates from AUD $152 per day based on our rolling weekly search data. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.

  • 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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