Book South Australia car rentals from $27

With miles and miles of highways and tempting open roads, many travelers choose to turn their South Australia vacations into driving journeys. If you're planning an amazing road trip, it pays to know which destinations are worthy of your bucket list. Explore some (or all) of this place's most outstanding cities:

• Adelaide (population of 1,225,200)
• Mount Gambier (population of 23,200)
• Whyalla (population of 19,600)
• Murray Bridge (population of 19,600)

We've put together a list of all the tricks of the trade to help you save some serious cash:

• A car can take you anywhere you want to go --- so can we. Compare the cheapest deals from all the top rental companies in a couple of clicks.
• Subscribe to our Price Drop Alert email service and immediately discover when prices fall for your desired location;
• Research is the key to bagging the best rental bargains in town, so be sure to check out both airport and non-airport pickup and drop-off outlets before you lock in your ride;
• If you have room to move in your schedule, adjust your dates to find lower prices on different days of the week;
• So you don't end up paying for an extra day or a late fee, aim to keep your pickup and drop-off times as similar as possible;
• Keep more hard-earned dollars in your pocket. You'll score some of the best deals when you prepay your rental vehicle;
• It's best to make a reservation as soon as your dates are set. You'd hate to miss out because you left it too late!

Compact cars are the most popular rental car type in South Australia. And if you're considering spending a lot of time traveling around the bustling streets of Adelaide or Mount Gambier, you'll quickly learn why. Swap that lumbering full-size car for something cool and compact --- parking is a piece of cake and they're a pleasure to drive!That said, South Australia boasts some incredible cliffs, sandy shores, and desert landscapes. It would be a shame not to leave the city to see these striking scenes. If that sounds like something you want to do, rent an SUV or a full-size car. Even if you don't intend to steer off the beaten track, you'll welcome the extra legroom.