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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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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on January 20, 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 20 January, 2026

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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
  • 28 Nov 2025

    Quick

    annette h.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Darwin Airport
    Suzuki Swift or similar
  • 31 Dec 2025

    Simple😃

    james a.
    Booked: Kia Carnival or similar
    Brisbane City
    Kia Carnival or similar
  • 01 Oct 2025

    Easy

    david b.
    Booked: Toyota RAV4 or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Toyota RAV4 or similar
  • 05 Jan 2026

    Easy comparison

    david a.
    Booked: Toyota Kluger or similar
    Darwin City
    Toyota Kluger or similar
  • 09 Dec 2025

    It was simple and easy

    michele s.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Gold Coast Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 07 Nov 2025

    Very straightforward and fast process.

    russell m.
    Booked: Compact SUV
    Sydney Airport
    Compact SUV
  • 18 Jan 2026

    Easy to do online

    kathleen p.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Kangaroo Island-Kingscote Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, 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 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Budget

  • 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

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Budget

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 20 January, 2026

Kangaroo Island-Kingscote Airport daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

20 Jan

$221

$221

Wed

21 Jan

$207

$221

Thu

22 Jan

$187

$221

Fri

23 Jan

$187

$221

Sat

24 Jan

$187

$221

Sun

25 Jan

$202

$221

Mon

26 Jan

$221

$221

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

20 Jan

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

21 Jan

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

22 Jan

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

23 Jan

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

24 Jan

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

25 Jan

$199

$199

Mon

26 Jan

$270

$270

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

20 Jan

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

21 Jan

$254

$282

Thu

22 Jan

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

23 Jan

$210

$214

Sat

24 Jan

$214

$214

Sun

25 Jan

$210

$242

Mon

26 Jan

$236

$282

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

20 Jan

$249

$249

Wed

21 Jan

$249

$356

Thu

22 Jan

$198

$356

Fri

23 Jan

$198

$262

Sat

24 Jan

$198

$262

Sun

25 Jan

$198

$262

Mon

26 Jan

$249

$356

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

20 Jan

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

21 Jan

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

22 Jan

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

23 Jan

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

24 Jan

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

25 Jan

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

26 Jan

$254

$254

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

20 Jan

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

21 Jan

$284

$315

Thu

22 Jan

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

23 Jan

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

24 Jan

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

25 Jan

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

26 Jan

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

20 Jan

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

21 Jan

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

22 Jan

$198

$236

Fri

23 Jan

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

24 Jan

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

25 Jan

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

26 Jan

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

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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 20 January, 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

    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 $187 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $356 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle at Kangaroo Island Airport.

  • How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car at Kangaroo Island Airport?

    If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs AUD $198 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car 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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