Welcome to Car Hire in Adelaide.

Hiring cars is not what it used to be.
The cost of car hire has reduced considerably in recent years due to industry improvements and efficiency.  In recent years car hire companies have shaved their prices and offered more options to hirers. It is much cheaper and easier to hire cars now than it used to be but you have to watch a few points to make sure you get the best deal!

Where should I start?

• Check a number of companies for the best price.
  Car Hire cost vary a great deal between car rental companies. It pays to check out a number of car hire companies to get the best deal.

• Get the vehicle from an operator not located at the airport.
  Generally, the prices from car rental companies located at airports is higher. This is due to the fees incurred by them due to their airport location. Many car rental companies situated near the airport will offer a free pickup (or a small fee) from airports.

 What to look for in a car rental deal.

• What is the excess in the case of an accident - (damage liability)?
  This varies depending on the car rental company -  obviously, the lower the liability the better. Take into consideration the normal damage liability and the amout you have to pay to reduce thisliability to an acceptable level.
• How many kilometres a day can I do free in the rental vehicle.
  Once again this does vary a great deal - usually from 50kms a day to unlimited. Make sure you have enough kilometres at the commencement of the car hire because it will cost you considerably more if you do excess kilometres during your hire.
• Cheap advertised deals
  Be wary of cheap deals advertised in the press and online. The cheap deal advertised may not include all kinds of ad-ons, such as registration fee, airport location fee etc. Some registration fees can be as much as 15% of the hire. Make sure you obtain the "total cost" of the hire to avoid any doubt. Companies such as Seega Car Rentals always quote total cost in their email and online quotes.

 Other Tips

• Fuel level
  Always check the fuel level when you hire the car and ensure that it is recorded on the hire agreement. Make sure that you fill it to the same level on return. It works both ways - nobody likes to be short changed on fuel - customer or car rental owner! A lot of car hirers try to get away with a few dollars of fuel by refuelling just below the original level - you cant be too harsh on the rental company if they charge you extra in this case.

• Check the vehicle for damage.
  Always check the vehicle for damage prior to driving the vehicle away. That way you know exactly what damage, if any, is existing and not your responsibility.

• You will generally need a credit card to hire a vehicle.
  The credit card is another form of identification and most car rental companies will require that an imprint of your card is included on the contract. Whilst this may seem a little restrictive you must remember that they are handing over a vehicle worth quite a lot of money to a complete stranger.