If you’re planning to stay in Adelaide for several months, whether for work, study, relocation, or an extended stay, choosing the right car rental option can make a big difference to your budget, flexibility, and peace of mind.

Renting a vehicle short term (e.g., 2–30 days) is great for quick trips or weekend plans.

But if your stay lasts longer, like 6 months, a long term car rental often offers better value, less stress, and greater convenience.

In Adelaide, long term hire from Cars For Rent Adelaide starts at around 28 days and you can extend as long as you need* (depending on vehicle availability*)

In this guide, we’ll break down the benefits of choosing a 6 month car rental over short term car hire in Adelaide, including costs, flexibility, convenience and value.



What Is Long Term Car Rental in Adelaide?

Definition

Long term car rental means hiring a vehicle for a period of several weeks to months (e.g., 6 months) with one flexible agreement. It’s not a purchase or lease, just an extended rental.



With our long term rental service from Cars For Rent Adelaide:

• You pay weekly, fortnightly or 30 day rates.
• Insurance, registration, maintenance and roadside assistance are included.
• You pick up your car from the Edwardstown yard and return it when your hire ends.

This approach is ideal if your stay is longer than a typical short trip.

What Is Short Term Car Rental in Adelaide?

Definition

Short term car rental is typically between 2 days to 4 weeks hire, suitable for visitors, quick errands or short hire needs.

How It Works

• Minimum hire: usually 2 days.
• Flexible pick up and return scheduling within Adelaide.
• Ideal for weekend trips, business meetings or temporary transport.

Short term rental is great for flexibility, but may become less cost effective the longer you need the vehicle.



9 Major Benefits of a 6 Month Car Rental vs Short Term Hire

1. Lower Overall Cost for Longer Use

Short term car hire is priced per day or week, which adds up quickly.

In contrast, long term rental spreads the cost over months, reducing the average cost per day, saving you money over a 6 month period.



Long term rentals from Cars For Rent Adelaide include registration, insurance, maintenance and roadside assistance, meaning fewer surprises in your budget. 

3. No Ownership Hassles

Unlike buying a car, long term rental means you don’t deal with depreciation, loan commitments or eventual resale, a big plus if you’re only in Adelaide temporarily or need to hire a vehicle for 6 months or more.



With a long term car rental agreement, you don’t worry about constantly renewing daily bookings.

You just focus on living, working or going about your business in Adelaide. 

5. Easy Extensions if Plans Change

As a trusted long term rental provider, we offer easy extensions, handy if you decide to stay longer.

Simply call us and we'll check to see if we can extend your hire quickly.

If the vehicle you currently have is not available for an extension, we may be able to offer you another vehicle to continue your hire.



6. Ideal for Relocation, Work or Study

If you’re relocating, on a work contract, or studying in Adelaide for 6 months, long term rental gives steady access to transport without needing to repeat the booking process. 



7. Better Value for Frequent Drivers

If you’re driving daily to work, school, campus, or around Adelaide’s sprawling suburbs, long term hire is often more cost effective than rental every couple of weeks. 



8. Peace of Mind With Inclusive Service

Knowing that breakdown assistance, maintenance, insurance and registration are all handled for you, this makes it easy for you to enjoy stress free driving in Adelaide during your hire.



9. Predictable Budgeting

With long term rental rates agreed in advance, you know exactly what you will pay, unlike short term costs which may vary with demand.



When Short Term Rental Still Makes Sense

If you only need wheels for short trips or occasional errands, short term hire remains ideal.



Visitors or short stays often only require a car to hire for short bursts, potentially making short term car rental cheaper overall. 



Cost Comparison: 6 Months vs Short Term Rental (Example)

Rental Term -  Short Term (2–30 days)

Typical Coverage -  Daily/weekly rates

Best For -  Short visits, errands, events

Rental Term -  6 Month Rental

Typical Coverage -  Monthly / extended pricing

Best For -  Workers, students, relocation, extended stays

Over extended rentals, choosing a long term option from Long Term Car Rental Adelaide saves money and hassle compared to consecutive short term bookings. 



How to Choose the Right Car for Long Term Hire

Sedans or hatchbacks, efficient and perfect for city driving.



Sedan vehicles or larger options for space and comfort.



Smaller, used cars deliver affordable and reliable transport for multiple uses in Adelaide.



Choosing a 6 month car rental over short term hires in Adelaide offers real value for extended stays, work contracts, students or anyone needing reliable transport without ownership.

Long term rental gives you predictable costs, included maintenance, insurance, relaxed terms, and peace of mind, making it a smarter choice for longer duration car hire in Adelaide.

When you need transport that fits your lifestyle, not just your trip dates, long term hire could be the best option.

Call our helpful and friendly car hire team on 0460 868 887