Rent trucks in Adelaide

Wondering what ute hire pickup locations are available across Adelaide? With Turo, you can find a local host in Adelaide or greater South Australia (from Coober Pedy to Mount Gambier as well as Port Augusta and Whyalla, just to name a few).

Unlike traditional commercial vehicle hire companies, Turo's local hosts offer delivery of your van, ute or bus hire to a range of nearby locations across Adelaide. Simply search, select vehicle type and input the correct dates for your ideal hire period to see what utes are available. Then, you can nominate your preferred delivery location for ultimate control and convenience.

Popular pick up locations in Adelaide

Are you starting your trip in the city centre of Adelaide? Turo's local hosts are able to deliver your ute to a range of locations, including Adelaide City and Adelaide Downtown.

Plus, you can arrange delivery to a specific suburb in Adelaide, from Glenelg to Fulham Gardens, as well as North Adelaide, Prospect and beyond.

Ute hire Adelaide Airport (ADL)

Are you flying into Adelaide Airport? Skip the hassle of booking a taxi and save money by meeting your Turo host directly at the airport. Take the short walk to the airport's car park and score the keys to your ute hire from Adelaide Airport.

The drive from the airport to Adelaide CBD is just a short 6.4km route along Sir Donald Bradman Dr (which should take less than 20 minutes, depending on traffic).

Whether you're a seasoned driver or a first-timer, you'll find the perfect ute hire type to suit your needs in Adelaide on Turo. From compact single cab utes to utes with roof racks and ladder racks, you'll find a range of possible matches from local Adelaide hosts.

Before deciding what ute type is right for you, it's important to consider:

- Towing capacity: If you're planning to tow a caravan or trailer boat, make sure to check the towing capacity of your ute hire. Overloading your ute (a.k.a. towing a load too heavy for your ute) is not only unsafe but poses the risk of hefty fines. Keep in mind Australia's best-selling utes (such as the Ford Ranger and Isuzu D-MAX) advertise a braked towing capacity of around 3,500kg.

Passenger and cabin size: How many people are you planning to travel with? This is what will help you decide whether a single (up to 2 passengers) vs dual cab (up to 5 passengers) is right for you.

Transmission: Automatic transmission tends to be the preferred option for less experienced ute drivers, with manual transmission being the most cost-effective and better for experienced drivers.

2WD vs 4WD: The performance of your ute often depends on how many wheels are powered. If you're planning to venture beyond Adelaide into rural SA, a 4WD will help you tackle unsealed roads with confidence.

Tray vs tub: While a basic aluminium tray used to be standard for utes, many models now come with tubs that boast deep sidewalls (helping you keep your belongings and cargo safe and secure).

Dual cab ute hire

With the ability to seat up to five passengers, a dual cab ute feels similar to a standard car. These utes offer two rows of seating, often at the expense of load-carrying volume (meaning there is less room in the back to carry big loads of cargo.

If you're travelling with a number of people and don't need to tow or move large volumes of gear, a dual cab ute can deliver both performance and comfort in the cabin.

Popular dual cab ute models include:

- Ford Ranger
- Isuzu D-MAX
- Mazda BT-50

Single cab ute hire

On the flip side, a single cab ute hire offers just one row of seating in the cabin. Typically, that means there is only room for the driver and one (sometimes two) passengers.

Single cab utes are popular commercial vehicles as they offer the best load-carrying capacity and volume. Available in both 2WD and 4WD, one consideration of a single cab ute is that these vehicles are designed for utility (meaning you might notice less legroom and fewer creature comforts in the cabin).

Popular single cab ute models include:

- Mitsubishi Triton
- Great Wall Steed
- Toyota HiLux

Tray utes

Tray utes have a clear advantage over tubs: trays come with much more storage space. While trays tend to be shallower than tub utes, opting for a ute with a tray means you'll have more flexibility with how you secure your items with more places to tie down loads with rope.

Plus, trays tend to be more durable than tubs, with alloy and steel trays able to withstand scratching, damage and denting from heavy or bulky items.

4x4 ute hire

While 4WD utes typically consume more fuel and come with a higher upfront cost, the beauty of hiring a 4x4 ute means you can try before you buy. Plus, opting for a 4WD ute means you can get off the beaten track and tackle roads that a 2WD ute wouldn't be capable of driving.

Caged ute hire

Moving house or transporting tall, bulky items? Opt for a caged ute hire, designed to keep cargo safe and secure while on the road.

Manual and automatic ute hire

With Turo, you can find both manual and automatic ute hire options. The transmission you pick will depend on your experience and driving preferences. While you can drive manual cars and utes on a standard car licence, you need to be confident before taking the wheel of a manual ute.

Our tip? Opt for an automatic ute hire to ensure you enjoy a safe and comfortable driving experience.

No matter the occasion, you'll be able to score the perfect ute hire to suit your needs in Adelaide. Whether you're moving a bulk mattress, planning an epic IKEA trip, or moving house, you'll be able to rent a ute to get you (and your cargo) from A to B.

Plus, ute hire through Turo is perfect if you want to try a specific ute model before you buy, with the ability to secure long term ute hire (no minimum length for your booking required). Utes are also fantastic for camping trips, giving you plenty of room to stash all of your gear.

To book a ute on Turo in Adelaide, you must create a Turo account, be 21 years old or older, have a valid driver’s licence, and get approved to drive on Turo. When you’re booking your first trip, you’ll go through a quick approval process by entering your driver’s licence and some other information. In most cases, you’ll get approved immediately, and you’ll be set for every future road trip, business trip, and family holiday!

No, you don’t need personal insurance coverage to book a ute on Turo.

When booking a ute in Australia, you’ll also choose between the Premier (if available), Standard, and Minimum protection plans. Each plan includes varying limits on financial responsibility for damage to a host’s vehicle. All trips include up to $20,000,000 (per event) in legal liability protection. Legal liability protection protects against damage to other people’s property and death or bodily injury (where the legal liability is not covered or capable of being covered by any statutory or compulsory scheme) as a result of an accident involving the vehicle. All protection is provided by Turo Travels Mutual.*

On your Account page, make sure you’ve checked the box to receive email notifications, and enable push notifications from the Turo app in your phone settings — we’ll send you occasional promotions, discounts, and deals on ute hire in Adelaide!

Additionally, frequent travellers on Turo can get rewarded with the loyalty bonus — earn a promo code for one bonus day when you take trips totalling 10 days in a 90-day period!**

Yes, many Turo hosts in Adelaide offer discounted prices when you book trips lasting 3+, 7+, or 30+ days. Additionally, hosts can offer “early bird” discounts for Adelaide trips booked a week or more in advance. So, if you are looking for cheap ute hire in Adelaide, get the best car hire deals and lowest rates possible by booking longer trips, at least a week in advance.

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Some hosts offer ute hire in Adelaide with unlimited KMs; others set a daily distance limit. On the vehicle pages, you’ll see the total kilometres you’re allowed to drive under the heading “Distance included.” You can find utes offering unlimited mileage with every trip by using the “Unlimited distance” filter.

You can cancel and get a full refund up to 24 hours before your trip starts. If you book a trip with less than 24 hours’ notice, you have one hour after booking to cancel free of charge. If you cancel after the free cancellation period ends, you will be charged a small cancellation fee.

Under the enhanced cleaning policy, hosts are required to clean and disinfect their vehicles thoroughly before every trip, so you can feel safe and comfortable behind the wheel. Turo hosts have access to training materials on enhanced safety measures and cleaning practices to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 or other viruses.

No. Unlike rental car companies, Turo is a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace where you can book directly from trusted local car owners in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Turo does not own any vehicles — Turo hosts share their own personal cars and set their own prices, discounts, vehicle availability, and delivery options.

There is no fee or additional charge for adding a driver to your trip on Turo. Only the guest who booked the trip can request to add drivers; Turo hosts cannot do it for you. We encourage you to request to add any additional drivers before your trip starts, though guests in Australia can request to add a driver while a trip is in progress.

To speed up the process, have your additional driver create a Turo account and get approved to drive before you request to add them. All drivers must have a valid driver’s licence and meet the age requirements for the car you’ve booked. You can request to add drivers via the “Trips” tab in the Turo app without additional driver charges or extra costs.

On Turo, you can't rent a car on your Ps in Adelaide. To hire a car on Turo, you must have a valid full licence - no provisional or conditional licences are accepted.

The minimum age to rent a ute on Turo is 21 years of age, with all drivers under 25 years old being subjected to an extra cost of $15/day (a.k.a the Young Driver Surcharge). Plus, if you're looking to hire certain vehicle classes, you must be 25 or older to book a Deluxe Class vehicle, and 30 or older to book a Super Deluxe Class vehicle.