Short Term VS Long Term Car Rental Adelaide

Explore the difference between short term car rentals and long term car rentals

Short Term Car Rental

  • $300 Bond is refundable providing the car is returned in same condition that it left the Cars for Rent yard other than normal wear & tear.


  • Minimum hire is 2 days, No Maximum term.


  • Payments made by credit card (credit card fees apply) or cash.


  • Full Drivers licence required.


  • Secondary proof of address required for first time local renters.


  • Must be over 21 years old and under 75 years old.


  • No extra cost for additional driver.


  • Fuel tank must be full when returned, just as it was when the hire period commenced. A refuelling fee and the cost of fuel applies otherwise.


  • Insurance is included - excesses apply* Our standard insurance excess is $2,750 but this can be reduced down to $500 if you pay an extra $10 per day. 


  • 24/7 Roadside assistance included

  • For travel in SA only

  • We are located just 9 kms from the Adelaide Airport at Edwardstown. Close to public transport

  • All maintenance & servicing included

Long Term Car Rental

  • Adelaide metro only - No country or interstate.

  • Proof of income, ID (including current South Australian driver’s licence) and Bank Statements required to ascertain affordability.

  • Set Up Fee is not refundable

  • Payments made by weekly, fortnightly or 4 weekly payments by direct debit.

  • No minimum or maximum term.


  • Car can be returned any time between 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

  • Full Comprehensive Insurance must be taken out and maintained for the duration of the rental period by the renter.

  • Renter pays for maintenance & servicing.

  • Roadside Assistance is not included

  • Mechanical protection. Conditions apply*