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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.
Economy Car
View offerTravel 02 Jul - 07 Jul 2026
from AUD $123/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 02 Jul - 07 Jul 2026
from AUD $127/day
Standard Elite Sport
View offerTravel 02 Jul - 07 Jul 2026
from AUD $130/day
Special
View offerTravel 02 Jul - 07 Jul 2026
from AUD $130/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 02 Jul - 07 Jul 2026
from AUD $150/day
Fullsize Car
View offerTravel 02 Jul - 07 Jul 2026
from AUD $150/day
Premium Ute (double cab)
View offerTravel 02 Jul - 05 Jul 2026
from AUD $158/day
Economy SUV
View offerTravel 02 Jul - 05 Jul 2026
from AUD $169/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on June 29, 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 29 June, 2026
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- 07 May 2026leahni a.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarBrisbane Airport
- 28 Feb 2026dennis m.Booked: 19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift or similarFyshwick Commercial
- 18 Mar 2026david m.Booked: Toyota bZ4X or similarSydney Airport
- 23 Mar 2026stewart m.Booked: Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid or similarBrisbane Airport
- 20 Mar 2026keith h.Booked: Kia Stonic or similarSydney Airport
- 07 Mar 2026paul k.Booked: Toyota Rav4 Hybrid or similarPerth Airport
- 15 Mar 2026mark h.Booked: Kia Cerato or similarAlexandria
- 09 Mar 2026howard b.Booked: Compact AutomaticGold Coast Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Kangaroo Island-Kingscote Airport
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV and Sport. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Three car rental depots at Kangaroo Island Airport. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Budget, Hertz and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available at Kangaroo Island-Kingscote Airport
Ford vehicles for hire at Kangaroo Island Airport
Ford Ranger
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia vehicles for hire at Kangaroo Island Airport
Kia Carnival
8
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia Sportage
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Budget
Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
ProvidersBudget
Mazda vehicles for hire at Kangaroo Island Airport
Mazda CX-3
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-30
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-5
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Polestar vehicles for hire at Kangaroo Island Airport
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Suzuki vehicles for hire at Kangaroo Island Airport
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Budget
Toyota vehicles for hire at Kangaroo Island Airport
Toyota Camry
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Corolla
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Fortuner
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty
Toyota Kluger
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Other vehicles for hire at Kangaroo Island Airport
Mystery Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
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 29 June, 2026
Kangaroo Island-Kingscote Airport daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 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
30 Jun
$188
$216
01 Jul
$188
$216
02 Jul
$123
$216
03 Jul
$156
$190
04 Jul
$123
$190
05 Jul
$156
$190
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 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
30 Jun
$213
$225
01 Jul
$213
$225
02 Jul
$150
$225
03 Jul
$183
$192
04 Jul
$150
$192
05 Jul
$183
$192
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 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
30 Jun
$204
$226
01 Jul
$204
$226
02 Jul
$169
$226
03 Jul
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
04 Jul
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
05 Jul
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
29 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
30 Jun
$223
$281
01 Jul
$223
$281
02 Jul
$150
$281
03 Jul
$172
$240
04 Jul
$157
$240
05 Jul
$180
$240
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 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
30 Jun
$199
$226
01 Jul
$199
$226
02 Jul
$130
$226
03 Jul
$165
$199
04 Jul
$130
$199
05 Jul
$165
$199
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 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
30 Jun
$215
$239
01 Jul
$215
$239
02 Jul
$158
$243
03 Jul
$158
$185
04 Jul
$158
$185
05 Jul
$158
$185
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 29 June, 2026
Car rental depots at Kangaroo Island Airport
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Budget Kangaroo Island Airport
View details5.0 (3)Mon–Sun 7:30 AM - 7:45 PMTerminal Building (Remote), South Australia
Hertz Kingscote Airport
View details4.8 (1)Mon–Sun 8:00 AM - 6:00 PMArronmore Rd, South Australia
Thrifty Kingscote Airport
View details5.0 (1)Mon–Sun 9:00 AM - 8:00 PMArronmore 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.
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 $123 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $197 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 $130 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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