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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. Book today, and you’ll have a vehicle waiting for you from the moment you touch the ground.

  • ThriftyCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From $109/day

    for 16 Jul - 21 Jul 2025
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  • ThriftyCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From $130/day

    for 16 Jul - 21 Jul 2025
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  • HertzSpecial
    Special

    From $144/day

    for 16 Jul - 21 Jul 2025
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  • ThriftyPremium Pick up (double cab)
    Premium Pick up (double cab)

    From $174/day

    for 17 Jul - 20 Jul 2025
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  • ThriftyIntermediate SUV
    Intermediate SUV

    From $174/day

    for 16 Jul - 21 Jul 2025
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  • ThriftyPremium SUV
    Premium SUV

    From $185/day

    for 19 Jul - 22 Jul 2025
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Showing 6 of 8 offers

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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on July 13, 2025 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 13 July, 2025

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Our customers have rated their Kangaroo Island Airport car rental booking experience 4.6/5
(26 reviews)
  • 17 Mar 2025

    Great site!

    adrian c.
    Booked: LDV G10+ (5.2 M3) (or similar)
    Melbourne Airport
    LDV G10+ (5.2 M3) (or similar)
  • 08 Jun 2025

    easy process, great rates

    anoop j.
    Booked: Compact Automatic
    Melbourne Airport
    Compact Automatic
  • 03 Jul 2025

    Easy

    david s.
    Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
  • 27 Jun 2025

    quick efficient service

    paul l.
    Booked: Hyundai i30 or similar
    Williamtown Airport
    Hyundai i30 or similar
  • 07 Jul 2025

    Very easy and understandable

    jaime c.
    Booked: 2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray or similar
    Maroochydore Downtown
    2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray or similar
  • 27 Jun 2025

    Very Easy to follow instructions, booking made with-in minutes.

    denise k.
    Booked: Toyota Yaris or similar
    Brighton (Australia)
    Toyota Yaris or similar
  • 07 Jul 2025

    It was quite easy to navigate

    ingrid m.
    Booked: Mazda CX5 or similar
    Adelaide Airport
    Mazda CX5 or similar
  • 02 Jul 2025

    Easy to use, very competitive pricing

    kerry s.
    Booked: Kia Cerato or similar
    Adelaide
    Kia Cerato 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

    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 Cerato

    Kia Cerato

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

  • 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 CX-9

    Mazda CX-9

    7

    4

    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

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    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 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 13 July, 2025

Kangaroo Island-Kingscote Airport daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

13 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

Mon

14 Jul

$133

$147

Tue

15 Jul

$133

$147

Wed

16 Jul

$109

$147

Thu

17 Jul

$133

$147

Fri

18 Jul

$109

$147

Sat

19 Jul

$133

$147

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

13 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

Mon

14 Jul

$145

$160

Tue

15 Jul

$145

$160

Wed

16 Jul

$130

$160

Thu

17 Jul

$145

$160

Fri

18 Jul

$130

$160

Sat

19 Jul

$145

$160

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

13 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

Mon

14 Jul

$204

$226

Tue

15 Jul

$204

$226

Wed

16 Jul

$174

$226

Thu

17 Jul

$196

$226

Fri

18 Jul

$174

$257

Sat

19 Jul

$196

$257

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

13 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

Mon

14 Jul

$213

$236

Tue

15 Jul

$213

$236

Wed

16 Jul

$213

$298

Thu

17 Jul

$193

$247

Fri

18 Jul

$193

$238

Sat

19 Jul

$193

$238

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

13 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

Mon

14 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

Tue

15 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

Wed

16 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

Thu

17 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

Fri

18 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

Sat

19 Jul

$185

$218

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

13 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

Mon

14 Jul

$231

$256

Tue

15 Jul

$231

$256

Wed

16 Jul

$207

$256

Thu

17 Jul

$185

$256

Fri

18 Jul

$185

$218

Sat

19 Jul

$185

$218

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

13 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

Mon

14 Jul

$202

$224

Tue

15 Jul

$202

$224

Wed

16 Jul

$202

$270

Thu

17 Jul

$174

$224

Fri

18 Jul

$174

$204

Sat

19 Jul

$174

$204

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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 13 July, 2025

Car rental depots at Kangaroo Island-Kingscote Airport

Car hire depots at Kangaroo Island-Kingscote Airport are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Budget Kangaroo Island Airport

    On airport • Kangaroo Island-Kingscote Airport Terminal

    Today •7:30 AM - 7:45 PM

    monday

    7:30 AM - 7:45 PM

    tuesday

    7:30 AM - 7:45 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 7:45 PM

    thursday

    7:30 AM - 7:45 PM

    friday

    7:30 AM - 7:45 PM

    saturday

    7:30 AM - 7:45 PM

    sunday

    7:30 AM - 7:45 PM

    5.00 • 2 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Hertz Kingscote Airport

    On airport • Kangaroo Island-Kingscote Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    4.80 • 1 rating

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    4

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Thrifty Kingscote Airport

    On airport • Kangaroo Island-Kingscote Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    4.80 • 1 rating

    4

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

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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 $109 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $298 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 $136 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 $185 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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