01 / a short escape
Four hours
A local drive or occasion window, with 150 km included. See the pricing page for four-hour package details.
Explore 4-hour packagesSelf-drive
Self-drive luxury car hire in Adelaide.
Your day. Your direction.
Take the keys to a prestige or performance car for a few hours or a full day. Choose your car, agree the itinerary, and drive — or ask us about chauffeur and wedding options if you would rather not drive.
Minimum driver age25+years old
Security bondVehicle-specificSee booking requirements.
Included distance150 kmfor 4 / 8 / 24-hour self-drive hire
Clear prices, including GST
Self-drive: all 4 / 8 / 24-hour prices include GST. Mon–Thu or Fri–Sun pricing follows your Adelaide pickup date. Normal-business-hours weekend pickup and return are included; no extra 10% + 10% handover fees.
Chauffeur and wedding services: Saturday/Sunday service start adds 10% of the original hire charge; Saturday/Sunday service end adds another 10% (20% in total when both apply, including same-day services). These fees include GST and exclude bond and extras.
For service-specific details, see chauffeur hire, wedding hire and pricing.
Who self-drive is for.
Luxury self-drive in Adelaide gives you the keys for a defined window, with the car and itinerary agreed before you set off.
- Weekends and celebrations when you want to drive.
- Visiting Adelaide and wanting a prestige car for a set window.
- Business or personal occasions where presentation matters and you prefer the keys.
- Couples considering self-drive wedding cars.
- Anyone unsure whether to drive or be driven — compare our services or explore chauffeur hire.
Hire lengths that fit the day.
02 / a day out
Eight hours
More time for a longer day, with 150 km included. See the pricing page for eight-hour package details.
Explore 8-hour packages03 / the whole day
Twenty-four hours
A full day from the agreed collection time, with 150 km included. Longer hires are quoted individually.
Explore 24-hour packagesAsk about a longer hireCars you can take the keys to.
Browse the full collection, or start with a few self-drive favourites.
2024 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray Convertible
6.2L V8 · 2 seats · Hardtop convertible
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Mercedes-AMG SL63 Roadster
Performance
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From our collection
Find your own rhythm.
From city streets to a change of scenery. Agree your route with us before setting off.
How self-drive hire works.
Enquire.
Share your car, dates, itinerary and drivers. Availability is checked personally.
Confirm.
Review licence eligibility, the written total, kilometres, bond, excess and cancellation before payment. Read the hire guide and booking requirements.
Handover.
Record condition, fuel and mileage; learn the controls; then drive.
Submitting a request does not confirm a booking.
Read the hire guideSelf-drive, chauffeur, or wedding hire?
SA Luxury Hire offers all three. Use self-drive when you want the keys. Choose chauffeur when you want a driver for business or an occasion. Wedding hire covers ceremony and reception movements with the cars suited to that day.
Collection and where you can drive.
Collection arrangements and your route are agreed before handover. Read the hire guide for driving limits and confirm your itinerary in your written quote. Contact us to discuss your plans.
Self-drive questions.
What is self-drive luxury car hire in Adelaide?
You hire a prestige or performance car from SA Luxury Hire and drive it yourself for an agreed period. We confirm the car, times, itinerary and requirements before handover.
How old do I need to be?
Self-drive drivers must be 25 or older and hold a full unrestricted licence that suits the car. See booking requirements for checks at enquiry and handover.
What hire lengths are available?
Listed self-drive packages include 4-hour, 8-hour and 24-hour options. Longer hires are quoted individually. Compare packages on the pricing page, then request a quote for your dates.
How many kilometres are included?
150 km is included on 4-hour, 8-hour and 24-hour self-drive hire. Extra distance and longer itineraries are confirmed in your written quote.
Is a security bond required?
Yes. A refundable security bond applies and the amount depends on the vehicle. Booking requirements explain when it is taken and how return is handled.
Do you provide a chauffeur as well?
Yes. If you would rather not drive, see chauffeur car hire. For ceremony and reception cars, see wedding car hire.
How do I request a car?
Share your preferred car, dates and itinerary via the booking request or contact options. We confirm availability and send a written quote. A request is not a confirmed reservation.
For more detail, read our FAQs and hire terms.
Ready when you are.
Choose a car from the collection, or tell us the date and the drive you have in mind.