General Information
Hiring a car in South Australia is a great way to experience Adelaide and the rest of the state at your own pace. Driving is easy with a good major road network. Country distances can be quite long between towns so plan fuel and rest stops conservatively as you go. You can generally average 100 kms each hour plus stops. During summer, bushfires can be a hazard however emergency services will advise of road closures. Minor country roads can be of poor quality and stray animals such as sheep, cattle and emus are a real hazard in remote regions of South Australia, especially in the north and west of the state. Particular care should be taken when driving at night as there can be a lot of kangaroos in some remote areas. Outback roads which are unsealed require 4 wheel drive hire and if travelling north to Alice Springs, north-east to Broken Hill or west towards Perth generally most roads except the main highways and roads within towns are unsealed. Between Adelaide and Victoria the sealed road network is more extensive. Book all vehicles well in advance for peak periods like Christmas, Easter and school holidays or special events like sporting events and festivals.

Driving around Adelaide is very easy. There are great day trips and short drives in and around Adelaide including to local beaches, the Adelaide Hills, the Barossa and Coonawarra Wine Regions and the Great Ocean Road as a 3 or 4 day trip to Melbourne. Hire to Kangaroo Island is usually not permitted, however Europcar and Thrifty Car Rentals do allow this although the vehicle is not covered by insurance while on the ferry only. Check the Cross Border Statement and Terms in the Booking Engine above to confirm.

Many airports now charge car hire companies an average of 10% airport service fee which applies to pick up only - making it cheaper to pick up at a city branch for a longer hire. Airport Pick Up Fee is advised within the booking process. For short rentals the airport pick up fee is often similar in cost to a taxi or shuttle service into the city branch. City branches are also only open in business hours while airport branches are open for all arriving and departing flights or will have a key drop facility for out of hours returns.

All states also charge stamp duty on car hire which varies from approximately 0.5% to 2% on total charges.

Insurance is included in rental rates with an excess or maximum liability payable in event of accidental damage. This excess can be reduced by payment of an additional daily amount. Insurance details are advised during the online booking process.

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