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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.

Pay when you pick up your car hire, with free cancellation
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 27, 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 27 October, 2026

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Our customers have rated their Kangaroo Island Airport car rental booking experience 4.6/5
(25 reviews)
  • 27 Jul 2026

    Awesome service

    benjamin s.
    Booked: Kia Picanto or similar
    Frankston
    Kia Picanto or similar
  • 05 Oct 2026

    Fairly easy to fill in. Results came quickly.

    dawn h.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Sedan or similar
    Circular Quay
    Toyota Corolla Sedan or similar
  • 09 Sep 2026

    simply, easy, clear

    bernard w.
    Booked: Mazda CX5 or similar
    Darwin Airport
    Mazda CX5 or similar
  • 17 Oct 2026

    Great

    felicity w.
    Booked: Compact SUV
    Sydney Airport
    Compact SUV
  • 12 Sep 2026

    Surprisingly easy and issue free doing the booking and very happy with the price and pick up and drop off location.

    christine d.
    Booked: Kia Cerato or similar
    Merimbula Airport
    Kia Cerato or similar
  • 22 Oct 2026

    Great site

    howard j.
    Booked: Mazda CX5 or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Mazda CX5 or similar
  • 15 Oct 2026

    Very easy to book

    meagan s.
    Booked: MG Core 3 or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    MG Core 3 or similar
  • 26 Oct 2026

    Great site, easy to use.

    jean t.
    Booked: Mazda Cx3 or similar
    Adelaide Airport
    Mazda Cx3 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 Carnival Hybrid

    Kia Carnival HybridHybrid

    8

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Kia Cerato

    Kia Cerato

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Budget, Thrifty, 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 27 October, 2026

Kangaroo Island-Kingscote Airport daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

27 Oct

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

28 Oct

$253

$267

Thu

29 Oct

$249

$267

Fri

30 Oct

$249

$262

Sat

31 Oct

$249

$262

Sun

01 Nov

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

02 Nov

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

27 Oct

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

28 Oct

$282

$282

Thu

29 Oct

$282

$282

Fri

30 Oct

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

31 Oct

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

01 Nov

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

02 Nov

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

27 Oct

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

28 Oct

$276

$290

Thu

29 Oct

$272

$290

Fri

30 Oct

$247

$286

Sat

31 Oct

$272

$286

Sun

01 Nov

$259

$286

Mon

02 Nov

$289

$290

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

27 Oct

$208

$208

Wed

28 Oct

$208

$353

Thu

29 Oct

$295

$353

Fri

30 Oct

$295

$353

Sat

31 Oct

$336

$353

Sun

01 Nov

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

02 Nov

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

27 Oct

$213

$213

Wed

28 Oct

$213

$213

Thu

29 Oct

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

30 Oct

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

31 Oct

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

01 Nov

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

02 Nov

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

27 Oct

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

28 Oct

$291

$306

Thu

29 Oct

$291

$306

Fri

30 Oct

$291

$306

Sat

31 Oct

$291

$306

Sun

01 Nov

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

02 Nov

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

27 Oct

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

28 Oct

$320

$337

Thu

29 Oct

$320

$337

Fri

30 Oct

$310

$337

Sat

31 Oct

$310

$337

Sun

01 Nov

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

02 Nov

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

27 Oct

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

28 Oct

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

29 Oct

$273

$287

Fri

30 Oct

$249

$287

Sat

31 Oct

$273

$287

Sun

01 Nov

$270

$287

Mon

02 Nov

$287

$287

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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 27 October, 2026

Car rental depots at Kangaroo Island Airport

Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

  • Budget Car Rental Kangaroo Island Airport

    Budget Car Rental 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 Car Rental Kingscote Airport

    Thrifty Car Rental 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 3-day rental with pickup between 28 October and 3 November 2026, prices range from AUD $177 per day for a Compact SUV to AUD $191 per day for an Intermediate 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 is a Compact SUV from AUD $177 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 28 October and 3 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 Kangaroo Island Airport?

    Booking your hire car at Kangaroo Island Airport 3 days beforehand can save you over 6 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.

  • 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 $177 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 28 October and 3 November 2026. 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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