Kangaroo Island Car Rentals

[SKSMIKE5]

Going to be at Kangaroo Island 21 January 2025 with our son and daughter-in-law and were looking at renting a car. Has anyone been there lately and can provide any guidance. One poster on CC mentioned renting from Kangaroo Island Connect but it appears they're permanently closed. Many of the other car rentals that come up are at the airport. Any information would be helpful. Thanks Kathy

[2022cruisey]

There is a Thrifty car rental place a short walk from the tender wharf in Penneshaw.  We rented a car there last year.  Excellent value.

Be careful with your timing though, it is a very big island and we had to rush to get back in time.

[stewart_oz]

Do a search for seafront connect and Hertz 

Penneshaw  is the location you want

 

 

[SKSMIKE5]

Thank you to both of you! I will definitely be checking on these rentals to get a car! Any must see's on the island? We plan to head to the Kangaroo Wildlife Sanctuary but are open to other stops. 

[stewart_oz]

9 hours ago, SKSMIKE5 said:

Thank you to both of you! I will definitely be checking on these rentals to get a car! Any must see's on the island? We plan to head to the Kangaroo Wildlife Sanctuary but are open to other stops. 

As we will be on the Island this November will try and remember to jump back here and let you know before your January trip

[SKSMIKE5]

On 7/2/2024 at 12:47 AM, stewart_oz said:

As we will be on the Island this November will try and remember to jump back here and let you know before your January trip

Thanks! I booked with Seafront Connect. They sent rental agreement and it said we needed an international drivers license, did you get one or do they accept our US ones? 

[stewart_oz]

Being Australians we  don't need an international license.

Seems most countries now   are requiring international license for non residents.

 

So it naturally flows onto a rental company requirement.

 

 

 

 

 

[stewart_oz]

Actually just checked the license rules for South Australia.  ( The State where Flinders island is located )

 

"SA driver's licence laws

Short term visitors with temporary visas can drive in SA but must only drive the type of vehicle authorised by their licence. You must carry a current driver's licence issued interstate or overseas at all times. If the licence is not in English you must carry an International Driving Permit or an English translation."

 

So  on that basis it looks like US one should be valid.  I would ask them. Maybe send a copy of your current license.  

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