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Getting Around Adelaide

Adelaide is often referred to as the 20-minute city because you can easily get to the beaches, historic North Adelaide, or the Adelaide Hills in a 20-minute drive, or if you’re on foot, all the city’s attractions are within 20 minutes walk of most hotels.

The city’s public transport is reliable and moderately priced. A free bus and a free tram operate in and around the city centre, giving easy access to the city’s major attractions.

Adelaide Airport is a 15-minute drive from city. The average taxi fare to the city is AUD$17. Skylink Shuttle operates between the airport, city and Adelaide Parklands Rail Terminal (Keswick). The average cost is AUD$7.50 one-way.

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Public Transport

Adelaide and its suburbs are serviced by buses, including Tindo, the world’s first 100% solar-powered bus, trains, trams and the O-Bahn busway, travelling between the city and the suburban shopping centre of Tea Tree Plaza.

Adelaide city centre has a free bus, which loops around the city – ‘The Adelaide FREE (#99C City Loop)’. It runs every 15 minutes during shopping hours and visits the city’s major cultural, entertainment, dining and retail centres.

The Adelaide Connector - FREE BUS links the city with North Adelaide, travelling via the Adelaide Oval and Adelaide Zoo to the fantastic shopping, restaurants and night life of O’Connell and Melbourne Streets.

There is also a free tram – ‘The Adelaide FREE Terrace to Terrace Tram’. It operates between North and South Terrace, linking many of the city’s hotels with Rundle Mall and Adelaide Central Market. It operates every 7.5 minutes during business hours and every 20 minutes at other times.

All these services stop at Victoria Square, near the Adelaide Central Market, where they connect with the tram to Glenelg.

The famed Glenelg tramline now runs between North Terrace in the city and beachside Glenelg. Travel within the city centre (anywhere between North Terrace and South Terrace) is free. If you’d like to travel on to Glenelg, you’ll need to purchase a ticket.

Adelaide Metro has all route, fare and timetable information.

City Tours

Adelaide offers a wide range of services and tours, assisting travellers to get the most of their stay in our brilliant capital.

‘Adelaide Greeters’ is a free service that matches visitors with a ‘Greeter’ who provides a walking orientation of the city, including some attractions. Appointments are available 7 days a week between 9am and 5pm. Email:

First Steps in Adelaide is a free orientation walk by a City Tour Guide. It provides a brief introduction to the city, highlighting major attractions and happenings on the day. Tours depart 9am Monday to Friday from the Rundle Mall Visitor Centre.

The Adelaide 5 in 1 Attractions Pass is ideal for independent travellers. Economical and convenient, this pass gives you entry into 5 popular tourist attractions (from a total of 12 options) in and around Adelaide for a set price of AUD$79 per adult.
Attractions include: Adelaide Zoo, Adelaide Central Market, Cleland Wildlife Park, Temptation Sailing, SA Maritime Museum, The Cedars and more.

There are also a number of coach and private tour companies that offer a fully escorted introduction to Adelaide and its surrounds:
Adelaide Sightseeing
Grayline
Bookabee Tours Australia
SmartCar Tours
Tourabout Adelaide

Adelaide City Bikes

Adelaide City Bikes are free to hire between 9am - 5pm for visitors riding within the city limits.

Hire includes the use of a helmet and bicycle lock, if required. Photo ID must be produced at time of hire. Overnight hire is also available, however a charge will apply.

Taxis

Taxis are widely available from numerous city taxi stands, and can be hailed on the street. Taxis can also be ordered by phone.
Suburban Taxis Adelaide
Adelaide Independent Taxis
Adelaide Access Taxis

Hire Cars

You can hire a car from the Adelaide airport and other city locations. Most of the major companies are represented.

Budget Rent-A-Car
Avis Car Rental
Hertz Car Rental
Europcar