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Kangaroo Island is one of the largest islands in Australia, and it is located 112 kilometres southwest of Adelaide. Please note that only a few suppliers allow their rental cars to travel on the ferry to Kangaroo Island and strict conditions apply, so be sure to read the Terms and Conditions on your rental car carefully. Cars rented on Kangaroo Island can not be taken off the island.
Let VroomVroomVroom make searching, comparing and booking an affordable hire car for pick up in Kangaroo Island easy. With our easy to use search function you can search for and book your hire car in as little as two minutes.
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on January 18, 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 18 January, 2025
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| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Passenger Van, SUV, Sport and Ute. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Three car rental depots in Kangaroo Island. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Budget, Hertz and Thrifty. |
Ford Ranger
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Hyundai i30
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Carnival
8
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
Budget
Kia Sportage
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz, Budget
Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
Budget
Mazda CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Hertz
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-9
7
4
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Hertz
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
5
5
2 small
Budget
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Hertz, Thrifty
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mystery Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Hertz
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 18 January, 2025
Per day price range
18 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
19 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
20 Jan
$214
$214
$226
$226
21 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
22 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
23 Jan
$191
$191
$236
$236
24 Jan
$194
$194
$214
$214
Per day price range
18 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
19 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
20 Jan
$284
$284
$284
$284
21 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
22 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
23 Jan
$284
$284
$284
$284
24 Jan
$210
$210
$210
$210
Per day price range
18 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
19 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
20 Jan
$196
$196
$282
$282
21 Jan
$196
$196
$196
$196
22 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
23 Jan
$192
$192
$282
$282
24 Jan
$192
$192
$213
$213
Per day price range
18 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
19 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
20 Jan
$282
$282
$356
$356
21 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
22 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
23 Jan
$198
$198
$356
$356
24 Jan
$198
$198
$262
$262
Per day price range
18 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
19 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
20 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
21 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
22 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
23 Jan
$208
$208
$311
$311
24 Jan
$227
$227
$280
$280
Per day price range
18 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
19 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
20 Jan
$220
$220
$236
$236
21 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
22 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
23 Jan
$195
$195
$236
$236
24 Jan
$214
$214
$220
$220
Per day price range
18 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
19 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
20 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
21 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
22 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
23 Jan
$216
$216
$321
$321
24 Jan
$216
$216
$239
$239
Per day price range
18 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
19 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
20 Jan
$266
$266
$296
$296
21 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
22 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
23 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
24 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
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 18 January, 2025
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Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Adelaide Airport (ADL).
Car hire depots in Kangaroo Island are marked on the map below.
Kangaroo Island Ferry Terminal, Kangaroo Island SA, 5223
Today • 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
5.00 • 1 rating
Cnr Thomas Willson/middle Tce, Penneshaw SA, 5223
Today • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4.80 • 1 rating
Cnr Thomas Willson/middle Tce, Penneshaw Kangaroo Island SA, 5223
Today • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4.10 • 2 ratings
We ask customers to review the provider's depot experience after they've returned their rental vehicle. The review scores are calculated by averaging the scores of the reviews that we collect. For more information please read our Terms and Conditions.
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On hiring a car in Kangaroo Island
Prices start at AUD $191 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $277 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Kangaroo Island.
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs AUD $195 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in Kangaroo Island.
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 $216 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Kangaroo Island.
The highest-rated rental car in Kangaroo Island is Hyundai Elantra or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
Budget is the highest-rated car hire provider in Kangaroo Island, based on ratings by our customers.
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 Kangaroo Island 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.
Thrifty, Hertz and Europcar depots located on the mainland may allow their vehicles to be taken on the ferry to Kangaroo Island, but generally only with prior authorisation so make sure to request this from your supplier.
Unfortunately, you can’t. Any vehicle rented on Kangaroo Island cannot be taken off the island.
There are petrol stations at Kingscote, Parndana, Penneshaw, Island Beach and Vivonne Bay. However, only Kingscote and Penneshaw are open 24 hours.
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