Mount Gambier in South Australia is famous for its Blue Lake.

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The rural centre of Mt Gambier lies on the slopes of the extinct volcano that forms Mount Gambier. The town is situated about 450 kilometres southeast of Adelaide, about 100 kilometres south of Naracoorte, and around 17 kilometres from the Victorian border. Known for its volcanic and limestone features, the beautiful Blue Lake is one of the must-visit spots in the area.


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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on January 19, 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 19 January, 2026

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  • 18 Oct 2025

    Happy

    stephen h.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similar
    Mt Gambier Airport
    Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similar
  • 29 Oct 2025

    Happy

    bernadette l.
    Booked: Toyota Landcruiser Prado or similar
    Brookvale
    Toyota Landcruiser Prado or similar
  • 17 Jan 2026

    Very easy

    marg f.
    Booked: Mg 3 Core or similar
    Sydney Airport
    Mg 3 Core or similar
  • 13 Nov 2025

    Easy so far

    andrew l.
    Booked: Mazda CX-3 or similar
    South Nowra Downtown
    Mazda CX-3 or similar
  • 07 Dec 2025

    easy to understand & book

    shane c.
    Booked: Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
    Hobart City
    Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
  • 11 Jan 2026

    Good price very easy to book

    paul j.
    Booked: Compact SUV
    Brisbane Airport
    Compact SUV
  • 22 Nov 2025

    Easy

    catherine t.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Dubbo
    Suzuki Swift or similar
  • 02 Dec 2025

    Easy to do.

    kerri h.
    Booked: MG 3 or similar
    Cairns
    MG 3 or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Mt Gambier

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Crossover, Monospace, SUV and Wagon/Estate.
🔑 No. of depotsFive car rental depots at Mt Gambier Airport.
✅ Rental brandsAvis, Budget, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty.

Mt Gambier daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Jan

$52

$55

Tue

20 Jan

$52

$61

Wed

21 Jan

$52

$61

Thu

22 Jan

$52

$61

Fri

23 Jan

$52

$61

Sat

24 Jan

$52

$55

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Jan

$66

$84

Tue

20 Jan

$66

$84

Wed

21 Jan

$66

$84

Thu

22 Jan

$63

$84

Fri

23 Jan

$66

$84

Sat

24 Jan

$66

$84

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Jan

$78

$100

Tue

20 Jan

$78

$100

Wed

21 Jan

$78

$100

Thu

22 Jan

$78

$100

Fri

23 Jan

$78

$100

Sat

24 Jan

$78

$100

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Jan

$56

$83

Tue

20 Jan

$56

$83

Wed

21 Jan

$56

$83

Thu

22 Jan

$55

$83

Fri

23 Jan

$56

$83

Sat

24 Jan

$55

$83

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Jan

$79

$102

Tue

20 Jan

$79

$102

Wed

21 Jan

$79

$102

Thu

22 Jan

$79

$102

Fri

23 Jan

$79

$102

Sat

24 Jan

$79

$102

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Jan

$81

$87

Tue

20 Jan

$81

$87

Wed

21 Jan

$81

$87

Thu

22 Jan

$81

$87

Fri

23 Jan

$81

$87

Sat

24 Jan

$81

$87

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Jan

$53

$53

Tue

20 Jan

$53

$53

Wed

21 Jan

$53

$53

Thu

22 Jan

$53

$54

Fri

23 Jan

$53

$53

Sat

24 Jan

$53

$54

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

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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.

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Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 19 January, 2026

Mt Gambier Airport car hire

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If you’d prefer to have a hire car when you land, you may opt to pick up at Mt Gambier Airport (MGB) instead. To start comparing rates in the airport, simply input “Mt Gambier Airport” in our search form.

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Car rental depots in Mt Gambier

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  • Avis Mount Gambier Airport

    Avis Mount Gambier Airport

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 07:00–20:00, Sat 08:30–10:30, Sun 15:30–20:00

    Terminal Building (Country), South Australia

  • Budget Mt Gambier Airport

    Budget Mt Gambier Airport

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–20:00, Sat 09:00–11:00, Sun 11:30–20:00

    Terminal Building (Country), South Australia

  • Hertz Mt Gambier Airport

    Hertz Mt Gambier Airport

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–17:30 19:00–20:30, Sat Closed, Sun 11:00–12:00 15:00–20:00

    Lot 2 Airport Rd, South Australia

  • Sixt Mount Gambier Airport

    Sixt Mount Gambier Airport

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–21:00, Sat 08:00–16:30, Sun 11:00–21:00

    Terminal Building, Mt Gambier, South Australia

  • Thrifty Mt Gambier Airport

    Thrifty Mt Gambier Airport

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–17:30 19:00–20:30, Sat Closed, Sun 11:00–12:00 15:00–20:00

    Lot 2 Airport Rd, South Australia

Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Mt Gambier

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Mt Gambier Airport?

    Prices start at AUD $52 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $102 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle at Mt Gambier Airport.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Mt Gambier?

    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 in Mt Gambier 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.

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