Arriving at Adelaide Airport by rental car
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Make your arrival stress-free by booking a rental car before you fly. Whether you’re exploring a city or heading out to regional destinations, having a car ready at your arrival point gives you flexibility and convenience. Adelaide Airport partners with trusted rental providers to ensure competitive rates and a wide range of vehicles to suit your needs. Reserve online today and enjoy a seamless start to your trip.
Returning your rental car at Adelaide Airport
When you’re ready to return your rental car, just follow the signs to the car rental return area, located on the ground floor of the multi-level car park P1 (see map for location and directions), which is just a 5-minute, undercover walk from the airport terminal.
If you have any questions about where to park or how to return your vehicle, please contact your car rental company directly for assistance - you’ll find the contact details for each of the six main operators at the airport below.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Yes, you should allow extra time to drop off your vehicle ahead of the recommended flight check in time?
No, however the car rental return car park is a 5 min walk from the terminal and trolleys are available for your luggage or heavy items.
Each car rental company operates their own policy so please check with your car rental company directly for all the regulations and rules for returning your vehicle.
For your convenience, there is a United Petroleum petrol station located at 1 Sir Richard Williams Avenue, just a 500m from the terminal, where you can refuel your vehicle before returning it.
Contact your car rental company to get information about their after-hours policy for returning your vehicle.
Looking for something else?
Contact our friendly car rentals team:
Call us on: 1300 310 381 or send an email to: carrental@adelaideairport.com.au