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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 May 30, 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 30 May, 2026

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

    so easy, great vehicles

    steve h.
    Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
  • 31 Jan 2026

    easy to follow instructions

    lenore d.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Adelaide Downtown
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 01 May 2026

    easy to complete the booking process

    kathleen h.
    Booked: Kia Carnival or similar
    Cairns Domestic Airport
    Kia Carnival or similar
  • 30 Apr 2026

    Good booking

    claire b.
    Booked: Skoda Scala Select or similar
    Gold Coast Airport
    Skoda Scala Select or similar
  • 01 Apr 2026

    Easy peasy site

    brian w.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Suzuki Swift or similar
  • 20 May 2026

    awesome to deal with

    john m.
    Booked: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or similar
  • 15 Apr 2026

    super easy and greta price

    jeff c.
    Booked: Compact SUV
    Hobart Airport
    Compact SUV
  • 31 Mar 2026

    Quick and easy to compare prices.

    narelle c.
    Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similar
    Canberra Airport
    Mazda CX-30 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

    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-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

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget, Thrifty, Hertz

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

    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

    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 30 May, 2026

Kangaroo Island-Kingscote Airport daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

30 May

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

31 May

$156

$184

Mon

01 Jun

$139

$209

Tue

02 Jun

$139

$209

Wed

03 Jun

$139

$139

Thu

04 Jun

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

05 Jun

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

30 May

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

31 May

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

01 Jun

$141

$141

Tue

02 Jun

$141

$141

Wed

03 Jun

$141

$141

Thu

04 Jun

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

05 Jun

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

30 May

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

31 May

$183

$192

Mon

01 Jun

$213

$225

Tue

02 Jun

$150

$225

Wed

03 Jun

$213

$225

Thu

04 Jun

$150

$225

Fri

05 Jun

$183

$192

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

30 May

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

31 May

$147

$147

Mon

01 Jun

$147

$226

Tue

02 Jun

$133

$226

Wed

03 Jun

$147

$226

Thu

04 Jun

$133

$226

Fri

05 Jun

$147

$199

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

30 May

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

31 May

$149

$240

Mon

01 Jun

$149

$281

Tue

02 Jun

$141

$247

Wed

03 Jun

$149

$247

Thu

04 Jun

$141

$247

Fri

05 Jun

$149

$212

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

30 May

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

31 May

$152

$215

Mon

01 Jun

$152

$263

Tue

02 Jun

$143

$269

Wed

03 Jun

$152

$263

Thu

04 Jun

$143

$263

Fri

05 Jun

$152

$152

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

30 May

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

31 May

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

01 Jun

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

02 Jun

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

03 Jun

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

04 Jun

$168

$260

Fri

05 Jun

$168

$198

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

30 May

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

31 May

$165

$199

Mon

01 Jun

$199

$226

Tue

02 Jun

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

03 Jun

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

04 Jun

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

05 Jun

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

30 May

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

31 May

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

01 Jun

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

02 Jun

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

03 Jun

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

04 Jun

$186

$266

Fri

05 Jun

$188

$221

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

30 May

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

31 May

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

01 Jun

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

02 Jun

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

03 Jun

$215

$239

Thu

04 Jun

$158

$243

Fri

05 Jun

$158

$185

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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 30 May, 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 7:30 AM - 7:45 PM

    Terminal Building (Remote), South Australia

  • Hertz Kingscote Airport

    Hertz Kingscote Airport

    View details
    4.8 (1)Mon–Sun 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Arronmore Rd, South Australia

  • Thrifty Kingscote Airport

    Thrifty Kingscote Airport

    View details
    5.0 (1)Mon–Sun 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Arronmore Road, 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 $133 per day for an Economy SUV, up to AUD $269 per day for a Fullsize 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 $165 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car at Kangaroo Island Airport.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Kangaroo Island Airport?

    If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs AUD $186 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates 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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