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I seriously had the best service from everyone. Both the service desk (I will add my guy’s name when I find it!), and the shuttle bus service was faultless. The shuttle bus was even already waiting for me 5 mins after letting them know I arrived, thanks Jack! Prices are so decent, my car was great. I’m sold on this company. Here are some pics of my car (which was an upgrade!) and some snaps in Hahndorf. Thank you East Coast rentals. You’ll see me again.

I am very happy to book a car from east coast, reasonable price, reliable and very friendly staff. They offer to drop you at airport and pick up from airport as well. Specially thanks to JACK about his friendly helpful and kind nature. Overall will recommend

Wir haben sehr kurzfristig gebucht und trotzdem hat alles wie am Schnürchen geklappt. Die Mitarbeiterin vor Ort war überaus nett, geduldig, humorvoll und verständnisvoll, auch als unsere Karten mehrere Abläufe brauchten, bis die Kaution hinterlegt werden konnte. Das Auto war in einem guten Zustand und gepflegt. Wir hatten eine gute Fahrt und keinerlei Probleme! Vor allem aber hat uns die Autovermietung in letzter Minute unseren Trip zur Fähre und damit nach Kangaroo Island gerettet, da wir die Fähre ohne eigenes Auto nicht bekommen hätten.

Fabulous customer service at the desk and in our shuttle service both to and from the airport. Special thanks to Michael who drove us back to the airport after our holiday in Adelaide. He was extra lovely!

The only negative is that we were given a sedan after I requested a hatch ‘or similar’ Not a huge deal but I had surgery while in Adelaide and it would have been a bit easier for me to get in and out.

Overall wouldn’t hesitate to use them again. Thanks east coast car rentals.

Another perfect rental from East Coast Car rentals. A helpful team. Clean and well presented vehicle.
Always a known result no matter which city you hire from.
While these photos are not the vehicle I hired, they are as clean as the one I did and our 12 seater did take us to see them.
Thanks team.

The shuttle service staff is very friendly. We got out of and back in to the airport in no time. The MG3 itself is serviceable but really lacks on acceleration. You need to make sure you account for the weak power on the road when overtaking. Carplay works flawlessly. Some plastic parts went missing or got whacked out of place and the staff told me it is ok. I did notice the car had some weird quirks like the ignition is locked up randomly for no reason and I must rock the steering wheel to reenable ignition. They charged us $1000 bond which is pretty high as rentals go and you should be aware of it. Bond returns on the day of return if the car passes inspection. The rental price is competitive.

Had the pleasure of hiring rental cars from them recently for my 15 years homecoming trip and the experience was amazing. I overlooked the hefty deposit of aud 1k but Fahim patiently explained to me it was in the policy and we both go through it together and alas i overlooked it, so he suggested a lower deposit to fit my budget. Also they provided shuttle bus to and fro the airport, u have to call them once u arrived, can asked from the helpful person at the information counter at the arrival hall for assistance like i did since my number cant call out to Australian numbers. John/Jack the driver was super nice and friendly, made me miss Adelaide even more. Highly reccommend their cars, resonablt priced and comfy!

Luke was helpful in securing me a car. His knowledge of the rental process allowed me to jump into the car seamlessly. The detailed information he provided gave me confidence how to look after the car and how to return it safely. Thank you Luke and the Enterprise Team!

-From an interstate traveller visiting Adelaide for the first time.

Loved going to Hahndorf and the Gorge Wildlife (be careful driving that way, mountain pass going West has lots of tight hairpins – some locals drive as if they want to race you – but thats because the car I rented looks like a beast!)

Great place to rent a car!!
I rented the car for 3 days, a polo. The car was immaculate and a very good drive.
Luke, was so helpful!
I will definitely do it again!

Process was super easy. Car very new and clean and exactly as promised. Luke also very friendly and thorough. Biggest plus was after hours returns. It was very easy and we were able to go see the sunset at the beach to finish our Adelaide trip on a good note.

I am a fairly recent convert to Enterprise but must say that each experience I’ve had in recent years has been stress-free and top of class. Luke handled our pickup at Frome Street in a very friendly but professional manner. He did all that he could to ensure we were conversant with Apple CarPlay and understood where and how we could return the car with as little drama as possible. Two days after collecting our new Skoda we were called by Luke to see how our journey was progressing and whether we had any concerns. Wow, never had that happen before! Top marks Luke and Enterprise Adelaide. A very professional operation with great rates and outstanding commitment to customer service. PS Our Skoda was incredibly fuel efficient too. Highly recommended.

Easy to find with cars parked on the ground level of central carpark. Friendly service and good prices. The excess reduction option was a little confusing as there are 2 options. Just one would be better. They send you photos of the cars and you can also upload your own. My only suggestion to the company is to take the photographs in a decent light and you do the same when you exit the carpark as it can be somewhat dark inside to be able to see everything. The Skoda is nice car with apple car play.

Luke was fantastic, very friendly and helpful. I had a busy morning and he made the car pick up (and subsequent drop off) easy and efficient. The car was spotless and a great price.

The experience was excellent especially Luke customer service officer very friendly and professional

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Excellent Service.
Rented a car and is was a seamless experience. They are located in the city and have variety of rental vehicle options with good pricing.
The thing I liked the most is the flexibility of returning the car at the airport.
Isn’t it great, picking up the car from the city and returning it at the airport during our departure.
The also have insurance plans starting approx. 40 AUD for a day.
Definitely recommended.

Good service. Van was in a great condition. Just keep in mind, there are always booked so pre-book your vehicle .

They were very helpful and gave us a great car.
Plus we were able to pick it up in the city and drop it off at the Airport.
This saved us time and money.

I had a fantastic experience renting from Budget! The customer service was exceptional, with friendly and helpful staff making the process smooth and easy. We rented a spacious truck for one day, and it was perfect for our needs—plenty of room and very comfortable to drive. The truck was clean and well-maintained. Overall, it was a great experience, and I highly recommend Budget for anyone in need of reliable car rental with top-notch service!….

Hired a Nissan x-trail T32 and drove to Naracoorte the car ran very well not one issue awesome on fuel booking, picking up & return of the vehicle was a breeze

Almost ticking everything you need for the car rental – convenient location, reasonable price, plenty of choices and helpful staff.

Highly recommended for everyone who need car rental in Adelaide CBD.

Excellent range & amazing service from the team at Europcar Adelaide. Dylan was an amazing support showing us the ins and outs of the vehicle whilst also giving us some extra knowledge about cars i didn’t even know. I highly recommend this business and their ongoing support to those travelling around Adelaide.

I visited your Adelaide branch on 15/09/25 to rent a small car for 3 days. The staff were friendly, but I was shocked by the final price I was asked to pay.

Initially, I was told the rental would cost $147, and even after adding insurance and airport return, we estimated a total around $400. However, when it came time to pay, I was suddenly charged around $863.

When I asked why, I was told the $147 was a daily rate – not for the full 3 days. Even if that’s correct, the total still felt extremely high and unreasonable.

I immediately canceled the rental and went to another company nearby, where I got the same rental for $360 with clear and honest pricing.

This was a disappointing experience, and I hope you will look into it and improve transparency in your pricing.

Highly recommended the team at Europcar Adelaide city as soon as we walked in we were provided with excellent customer service by chole and nandana they were happy to help with any questions we had about our rental and made the process easy and simple. When given the car keys we were shown exactly where the car was by Dylan who also provided excellent customer service and he also gave us a few tips about the car we booked and even showed us how to set the car play up.

Would give zero if applicable.

The staffs were not even at the office during business hours. The office number did not go through. Had to call the centre to get someone’s attention-
waited an hour in the cold. Worst customer service ever (in person, when the rep finally came to the office), he was not even emphatic and sorry about the situation. The customer service representative was wearing his headphone when collecting my keys. Very unprofessional

All I can say is..staff need further training …

Had a great experience with Europcar Adelaide City. The staff were incredibly friendly and professional, making the whole process smooth and stress-free. Service was prompt, and I was pleasantly surprised with a nice upgrade on the car. Definitely recommend for anyone needing a reliable rental in Adelaide!

Excellent range of cars. Car was gr8 to drive no issues and was able to extend no problem at all through their service team and no question was unanswered. Recommend.

Update: I submitted a complaint incl. a screenshot from my Google timeline of that date, showing that we have been accessing Europcar on time. Europcar had now adjusted the invoice and refunded the extra day charged. Hence, I am adjusting my rating from 2 ✨ to 4 ✨.

—Previous Review—

I recently rented a car from Europcar, and while the experience started off well, it ended on a frustrating note.

At pickup, we received a vehicle upgrade since our originally booked car wasn’t available—so far, so good. The rental itself went smoothly, and we returned the car exactly on time according to our understanding of the agreement. However, a few days later, we were hit with an unexpected charge for an extra rental day.

Apparently, Europcar claims we returned the car 32 minutes late—just 2 minutes beyond their 30-minute grace period—leading to a full extra day’s charge. This feels extremely unfair, especially considering how conveniently it was exactly 32 minutes late. It’s hard not to see this as an intentional way to squeeze extra money out of customers.

A company of Europcar’s size should have more reasonable policies, especially when such a minor delay (if it even happened) results in a significant extra charge. I’ll think twice before renting with them again, and I’d advise others to be extremely cautious with their return times—because even the slightest “delay” could cost you. At least, make sure to get a written confirmation at time of the return. In the end they know exactly when we returned the car due to the fact that we had to enter the car park where we got a ticket with a time stamp on.

This is the second time I have hired a car through Avis Adelaide for business reasons. Pick up is seamless, staff pleasant and vehicles always clean and modern.

Only feedback is the avis app. I’m.unable register or get the app.to work.

The staff were very friendly and helpful! She gave us all the important information we needed for the drive down to Kangaroo Island. Very much a fuss free process to pick up the car. The drop off was also very convenient! We got a new Toyota CRV and it was easy to drive. Happy with the service provided here!

I rented a car for 5 days and was given a free upgrade from Hyundai Kona to Hybrid Toyota RAV4. The car was great. Oh the staff were friendly and helpful. Great! Thanks guys.

Il signore che ci ha servito è stato gentile e professionale. Auto pronta addirittura in anticipo. Upgrade gratis. Bravi!

Review of Avis Adelaide CBD:
Keep in mind that when you request a vehicle of your choice, you may be presented with a less desirable option (note the condition on their website: “similar vehicle if the requested vehicle is not available”).

Take pictures of all the dents and scratches, the odometer, and, most importantly, the fuel gauge, because they will charge you extra for not returning the car with a full tank despite doing so.

Finally score, 2/10

Great team here at Avis Adelaide. We wanted to drive to Melbourne and Andrew gave us the confidence to rent with Avis. Its been a smooth experience for us. Special thanks to Andrew and Monique for helping us pick the right car and helping with the agreement.

Despite encountering a minor hiccup with the blocked key drop box upon returning the car hired for a day from Qantas, I must commend the exceptional service provided by the staff. Despite the inconvenience, they were accommodating and helpful, prompting us to extend our hire and ensuring our needs were met. Special thanks to Monique for her outstanding service, not only assisting with the car rental but also offering valuable recommendations for breakfast cafes and places to explore around South Australia. Overall, a five-star experience thanks to the excellent service provided.

Booked a Camry or similar and got an upgrade to a Subaru Crosstrek small SUV which was nice. Vehicle was clean and had no issues. Service was prompt and friendly. Great pricing too! Will consider in the future even if flying in.

Very quick & easy drop off at the downtown Adelaide office, deposit returned within a few minutes.

Friendly staff. Really efficient pick up and drop off service. Easily organised airport shuttle to get you to and from the pick up point in Adelaide CBD. Car was excellent and very clean. Deposit held was returned to my account within 48 hours. Would use this company again as the price was extremely competitive for the quality of the car I rented.

Booked a car for pick up at the Gold Coast airport. However, while they name the location Gold Coast Airport Car Rental, the actual location is 6km from the airport.

Apparently we were expected to get on a shuttle to their location to pick up the car, with a baby and all our luggage it was easier to cancel our booking and go with a car rental actually at the airport.

We were given only a partial refund which is how I am guessing they make a lot of their money.

It seems deliberately misleading to name your pickup locations as Gold Coast Airport if they are not in fact at the Airport.

More absurdly, they offer two pickup locations in Adelaide, the ‘Adelaide City Car Hire’ location and the ‘Adelaide Airport Car Hire’ location. Of course further digging in their website reveals both these ‘locations’ are the same place in the Adelaide CBD.

Again this seems deliberately misleading .

So if your looking to book a car from the airport to get to the cbd all you have to do is book the airport option and find your own way to the cbd to pick it up.

I’d go with a more trustworthy company like Avis who are at least where they say they are.

Also Ace said they’d supply the infant car seat but we would have to install it, while Avis just installed it for us. Altogether a better experience.

In response to the owner’s request for further details to better address these concerns. Looking at all the negative reviews saying the same thing, they should have all the information they need. To address the concerns they should give accurate titles to their pickup locations, as this would prevent customers from being misled. For instance not calling a pickup location Adelaide Airport, if it’s not at all at the airport.

Great service and car quality. Even though you know the car cleanness and newness can’t compare with Hertz as lower price, but I can guarantee the price you paid and the car you gained are the best. And they will give you surprises like if you note that you are a family trip will give you free upgrades and so on. Totally, recommend car rental~

Great value for money, so have already used twice on both recent visits to Adelaide. Speedy Pick up from the airport, good after-hours as well as during the day, and good cars. Staff are very pleasant and efficient, booking is easy on line. thanks!

Very friendly staff, great prices. And they are very good to work with and understand. I’ll definitely be back to hire my next car thru here for sure.

Rented a car from this company and took time-stamped photos of the existing damages before driving off. Upon return, I was charged nearly $500 for the same damages clearly visible in my photos. Despite multiple requests for reimbursement, I’ve been repeatedly declined by Joana T with responses like:
“Kindly note that, following a thorough review by our damage specialist team, the charges remain as stated. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.”

I plan to attach both their pre-rental photographic evidence (which they used to justify the charge) and my own, so you can judge for yourself whether this company operates fairly. (I must add that the only good employee in this branch is Rob, he is very kind and helpful).

We were looked after by Kylie for our first car, awesome customer service but when we exchanged the car to a larger one the chap that was behind the counter was chewing gum and no please or thank you, just said license, when I corrected him and said license please he looked at me as though he did not understand the difference. The car was not clean inside or out. As this was booked through the RACV I will be bringing this to their attention also.

Great customer service from staff who were very helpful with information about the car rental. The hybrid Toyota Yaris Cross we rented was cleab, in good condition, and gave us good fuel economy and road reliability. We’ve rented from Hertz before and will stay with them.

I rented a car in January time. We were told we had to pay a £200 deposit which was refundable after the car was returned. We returned the car with no damage and were advised the deposit would be refunded. I’m still waiting on this money being refunded 4 months later. I’ve chased hertz who have now told me I will not get this money back due to ‘fees and taxes’. Would not recommend using this company and I’m hoping someone can get in touch with me to discuss this further. Thanks

Dear team,
Thank you for going over and above to ensure we had a great experience, in particular Priyanka, for helping us locate the missing part on our pram.
Highly recommend this business for value and service.
Kind regards,
Naveen

Hired a car and returned with full tank of patrol and on time. Then charged me double my fee two days later with a number of made up charges including registration charges. These guys are frauds. I will be submitting a complaint with ACCC.

Worst customer service. Used through insurance company, drove home and next morning back to drop the car off they charged me $43 for petrol when the tank was full. DO NOT RECOMMEND. Try any other hire service!

Very pleased with the reasonable price, friendly service and all round professionalism we experienced today. Real no nonsense, old fashioned business. If we need to rent a car in future we will definitely use Koala car rentals. Thanks very much guys.

One of the most affordable in Adelaide!! These guys helped me out last minute and were very flexible with me as I had to end up renting the car longer. Clean, safe cars and very easy to deal with. Thank-you! 🙂

I was planning to write a glowing review however an end of hire / post hire matter has soured our experience. Unexpectedly had to hire a car at last minute, arriving from interstate and all the small cars were unavailable, so the next one up was offered at a last minute rate. (which was great) Unfortunately that car had a cracked window upon collection due to heat they said, so was promptly swapped for alternative car, however it was not cleaned. (thats ok we were in rush due to situation). happily drove that car for almost the week and then on the second last day (friday right before closing time) the engine light came on. we immediately called, were instructed by them to return it straight to them and they’ll swap it over – we were told not to worry about fuel etc, just go straight there, which we did. swapped back to original car, all nice and clean and used that for final day. I dropped off final car, no issues, the lady there was so lovely and helpful from the very start and said everything was fine, nothing else needed. no mention about the other car’s fuel, even when I enquired about said others cars engine issue etc at final drop off. my deposit was returned for a different amount the next week and when i called they said it was less the fee for refueling the original car at their nominated per litre rate. the rate is quite a bit more than we had seen advertised on a per litre basis (obviously admin fee on top of rate). Had we been instructed to, we would have quickly refueled before returning that faulty car to avoid said fees. Especially since the lady we spoke to knew our situation about the emergency car hire, having to swap the cars and our unexpected costs incurred that week due to emergency interstate visit. I’m not disagreeing with paying for fuel used, however we followed the instructions given, yet ended up paying a fee/penalty for doing so. Please improve communications and instructions moving forward.

Great, friendly, helpful, customer service. There were no dramas, no complications. Everything was so simple. I needed a car for a couple of days, while my own car was in the shop. I looked online for something cheap, and not too far from Adelaide. Many places won’t put prices online, trying to get people to call them first, but Koala’s prices were right there on their page. I rented a nice Hyundai for a measly $35 a day plus $15 insurance. Returning the car was just as straightforward, and the security deposit was back in my bank the next morning. I would certainly use this company again, and I highly recommend them.

I got a mazda 2 from here while my car was in for repairs and I didn’t want to give it back. It was a beautiful car, pristine condition, perfect handling and performance and great fuel economy. The staff were friendly and easy to deal with. I’d recommend this rental firm to anyone that needed a short or long term rental.

Super place to rent a great car and cheaply. Friendly staff and on time. Skip the airport rentals and save money, only 10 minutes from airport.

Very bad experience with this rental company. I was charged $1525 extra on the hairline scratch on the bumper above the exhaust pipe. While the reception said there was no crack when I got the car. They use a very low resolution photo taken with ipad as the evidence. I had no choice and lost my bond, and paid $525 extra on this.

I can’t recommend Adelaide Luxury Car Hire enough! We recently hired the Lamborghini Huracán for a14 year old boy’s birthday, and let me tell you, it was an experience like no other. The car itself is a dream come true—boasting a 5.2-liter V10 engine that delivers a spine-tingling 610 horsepower, it’s a true masterpiece. The sleek, aerodynamic design (I felt like we were in outer space) and the unmistakable roar of the engine make it a car that turned heads wherever we went. I felt like a movie star!

But the real magic happened when we pulled up at his school. I’ve never seen so many kids running toward a car in my life—the birthday boy was the absolute envy of the school! His face lit up with such pure joy, he was so overwhelmed with excitement, his smile was from ear to ear. It was a moment we will never forget, and seeing his reaction made this experience all the more special.

This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for him, and I can honestly say that Adelaide Luxury Car Hire made it all possible. The service was second to none. The owner, Joey, went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. He really cares about creating unforgettable experiences and made the birthday boys dream come true in such a personal way.

The price was incredibly reasonable for the luxury and experience provided, and having hired from other hire services in the past, I can confidently say this one stood out. I’m already looking forward to the next time we can do this again!

If you’re considering hiring a luxury car for any special occasion, I highly recommend Adelaide Luxury Car Hire. You won’t find a better service, and you won’t regret it.

Thank you ALCH for an unforgettable experience this school holiday!
We rented a Lamborghini for a day and it was more than just a car ride — it became a special memory for me and my 8-year-old daughter. She even took some of the photos herself, making the day feel even more personal.

The booking process was smooth, the service was professional, and the car was in perfect condition.

Appreciate the chance to try something new during the holidays — definitely an experience we won’t forget.

— Mawlan

At 35, I’ve driven my fair share of nice cars, but nothing prepared me for the pure theatre of the Lamborghini Urus. My mate and I hired one for the night — partly because life’s short, partly because… well, it’s a Lambo.
People stare. Kids point. Grown men nod in silent
approval. For one unforgettable
night it gave us more of that than most cars give on a lifetime. It was a chick magnet. Thanks Joey and boys. I’ll definitely be back to try another one.

We hired The Porsche for our daughter’s formal and couldn’t be happier. The venue was beautiful, and so was the car! Joey was especially fantastic—helpful, professional, and made sure the night went off without a hitch. Our daughter had the best time, and so did all her friends. Highly recommend for any special event!

I hired a car for my daughter’s 18th birthday, and WOW – it was the highlight of the night! The car was absolutely gorgeous and made her feel like a total diva. The driver was super chill and got everyone in the party mood, making sure everything went smoothly from start to finish.
They arrived right on time, and the ride was super comfy. My daughter and her friends were buzzing the whole time. It really added that extra spark to the celebration!
If you’re looking to make an 18th birthday (or any celebration) unforgettable, I can’t recommend this enough. Awesome car, awesome driver, and everything went off without a hitch. Thanks for making her night extra special!

We hired the lambo for my son’s 14th as a surprise, arrived at high school to a flock of kids admiring the car, the experience was flawless, the car was fantastic and the rental was more than fair in terms and conditions, let alone the affordable price for the memories created..
Joey was great to deal with and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for something different.

For my 50th birthday, I decided to hire my dream car and I was recommended to use your company. Best recommendation ever as it was truly the best experience I’ve had in a while. From the moment I got behind the wheel, I felt a rush of excitement and joy. The car was not only beautiful but a dream car to drive. Such a clean smooth , powerful, and incredibly stylish experience! It made my birthday celebration unforgettable. I couldn’t have asked for a better way to mark such a special milestone. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience! I highly recommend this company! ️

Thank you for making my dreams come true Joey!