Adelaide Car Rental

Known as the City of Churches, Adelaide is the capital of South Australia and the spiritual home of Australia's wine industry.

Many travellers arrive here after flying in from other States, though many drive - either from the east via Mildura or Mt Gambier, or from the north via Port Augusta.

Adelaide and South Australia generally experiences a lower level of growth than other Australian capitals but retains a reputation as the festival city well recognised for its food, wine and special events.

Around Adelaide

Hiring a car is recommended to take full advantage of the many regional attractions available within a short drive of Adelaide city centre. Travel times from city centre to key destinations are:

Adelaide Hills - 20 minutes

McLaren Vale (Fleurieu Peninsula) - 40 minutes

The Barossa - 60 minutes

Victor Harbour (Fleurieu Peninsula) - 60 minutes

Murray Bridge (River Murray) - 70 minutes

Clare Valley - 90+minutes

Flinders Ranges (Wilpeona Pound) - 5 hours.

There are several Adelaide car rental places where you can pick up a cheap vehicle to take in these sights.

Adelaide Events

Adelaide has numerous events. The more popular are:

January - Tour Down Under – 700km international cycle road race

March – Adelaide Fringe festival (second largest in the world after Edinbrough

March – Womadelaide – outdoor world music, arts and dance

March - Clipsal 500 Adelaide motor race

March - Adelaide Cup – Horse racing carnival

March – Goolwa Wooden Boat Festival (Murray River)

April – Adelaide Festival of Arts (biennial event even years)

April –Oakbank Horse racing carnival (Adelaide Hills)

June – Sea and Vines Festival of food and wine in McLaren Vale

Sept – Royal Adelaide Show

Sept – Bay to Birdwood run of vintage cars (largest in the southern hemisphere)

November – Classic Adelaide Road Rally car event.

Contact South Australia Tourism for more information.

Deb Almering

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