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Car rental rates in Port Augusta, South Australia

Built upon the harbour of the same name, the small city of Port Augusta is situated on the east coast of the Spencer Gulf, and about a three and a half hour drive north of Adelaide. This location makes it a popular choice as a base for trips to the Flinders Ranges.


Booking a hire car in Port Augusta is easy with VroomVroomVroom. If you’re planning to drive beyond Port Augusta, visit our Adelaide car hire guide for road information.

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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on June 10, 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 10 June, 2026

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(9 reviews)
  • 23 Apr 2026

    Come back every time been using for 1 year every 3 weeks 👌

    dan d.
    Booked: Kia Cerato or similar
    Launceston Airport
    Kia Cerato or similar
  • 05 Mar 2026

    Easy to navigate the website - clearly detailed.

    beth g.
    Booked: Standard SUV
    Adelaide Airport
    Standard SUV
  • 17 Apr 2026

    Easy to navigate the booking

    paul s.
    Booked: Mystery Vehicle - Auto or similar
    Port Macquarie Downtown
    Mystery Vehicle - Auto or similar
  • 23 Apr 2026

    good site easy to understand

    james karl j.
    Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Mystery Vehicle or similar
  • 27 Apr 2026

    No fuss. Cheap and reliable

    mohamed nasser b.
    Booked: Kia Carnival or similar
    Sydney International Airport
    Kia Carnival or similar
  • 20 Apr 2026

    Always Simple

    kelli p.
    Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
    Sydney Airport
    Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
  • 26 Apr 2026

    efficient and straight forward as always

    phillip b.
    Booked: Compact SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Compact SUV
  • 08 May 2026

    Very easy to book

    cornelis v.
    Booked: Large SUV
    Hobart City
    Large SUV
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Port Augusta

🚗 Vehicle typesCar and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsThree car rental depots in Port Augusta.
✅ Rental brandsAvis, Budget and Hertz.

Car models commonly available in Port Augusta

Kia vehicles for hire in Port Augusta

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

Toyota vehicles for hire in Port Augusta

  • Toyota Camry

    Toyota Camry

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

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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 10 June, 2026

Port Augusta daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Jun

$111

$111

Thu

11 Jun

$111

$111

Fri

12 Jun

$111

$111

Sat

13 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

Sun

14 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

Mon

15 Jun

$111

$111

Tue

16 Jun

$111

$111

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Jun

$111

$111

Thu

11 Jun

$111

$111

Fri

12 Jun

$111

$111

Sat

13 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

Sun

14 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

Mon

15 Jun

$111

$111

Tue

16 Jun

$111

$111

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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 10 June, 2026

Port Augusta Airport car hire

Flying into Port Augusta Airport (PUG)? Why not pick up your rental car directly from the airport so you can hit the road immediately. Simply type in “Port Augusta Airport” in our search form to start comparing rates in the airport.

Regional airports near Port Augusta

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Car rental depots in Port Augusta

Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

  • Avis Port Augusta

    Avis Port Augusta

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat–Sun Closed

    14 Young St, South Australia

  • Budget Port Augusta

    Budget Port Augusta

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat–Sun Closed

    14 Young St (Remote), South Australia

  • Hertz Port Augusta Downtown

    Hertz Port Augusta Downtown

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat–Sun Closed

    Cnr Carlton Parade & Conroy St, South Australia

Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Port Augusta

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Port Augusta?

    Prices start at AUD $111 per day for a Fullsize Car. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Port Augusta.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Port Augusta?

    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 Port Augusta 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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