The Kia Carnival is one of the best-selling people movers on Australian roads, and it's easy to see why. SIXT is proud to offer the Carnival across our SUV and people mover fleet, giving families, tour groups and road trippers a comfortable, spacious way to travel together without splitting up into two cars. Whether you're picking up the extended family from the airport, heading off on a caravan-park holiday, or driving a group of mates down the coast, the Carnival is built for exactly that job.
Hire a Kia Carnival, Australia's favourite people mover
Choosing the Carnival as your next hire car means everyone travels in one vehicle, with room to spare for prams, surfboards, esky and suitcases. Book online and pick up from select branches across Australia, and discover why the Carnival has become the go-to family vehicle for so many Australian drivers.
Kia Carnival or Similar
Seats | Up to 8 |
Doors | 5 (dual sliding) |
Transmission | Automatic |
Vehicle category | People mover |
Luggage capacity | Up to 6 large bags (7-seat config) |
Fuel | Petrol |
Kia Carnival rental with SIXT
Hire the Kia Carnival for the kind of trip that usually means booking two cars, and get everyone there together instead. This is a genuinely spacious, family-friendly hire vehicle, equipped for long highway stretches, school-holiday road trips and airport runs alike.
SIXT's Kia Carnival hire means you get three full rows of seating, so grandparents, kids and luggage all fit without anyone squeezing in the back. It's an easy, confident drive too, with car-like handling that doesn't feel like piloting a bus, and enough grunt for overtaking on the highway or towing a small trailer.
This people mover is ideal for longer trips around Australia, from the Great Ocean Road to the Gold Coast hinterland. As standard, it's suited to families and groups, with generous head and legroom in every row and a boot that swallows the family's holiday luggage without a game of Tetris.
Room for the whole crew
The Carnival's cabin is where it really earns its reputation. With seating for up to eight, the second row can be configured with individual captain's chairs or a bench, and the third row folds flat into the floor when you need extra boot space instead of extra seats. That flexibility makes it just as useful for a run to the airport with bags for eight as it is for a footy team on the way to Saturday sport.
Sliding doors on both sides make loading kids, prams and shopping easy in tight car parks, and every row gets its own air vents, so nobody in the back is left sweating through a Queensland summer or shivering on a Tassie ski trip.
Smart features and connectivity
Inside, the Carnival brings a wide touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so everyone's playlist is one cable away. A digital driver's display, USB charging points spread across all three rows, and available second-row sunshades all help keep a long drive calm, especially with kids on board. Reversing and parking are made easier with a reversing camera and parking sensors as standard.
Comfort for Every Trip
At SIXT, you always hire a well-equipped vehicle at a fair price, and the Carnival is no exception. Dual-zone (and in some models tri-zone) climate control keeps every row comfortable, while the driving position is high enough to give confident visibility in traffic and on the freeway. Cruise control and a smooth automatic transmission make the Carnival an easy, relaxed drive on longer legs, whether that's Sydney to the Blue Mountains or Perth up to the Pinnacles.
Safety is well covered too, with the Kia Carnival carrying a 5-star ANCAP safety rating and a full suite of driver assistance systems, including forward collision avoidance, lane-keeping assist and blind-spot monitoring, giving families extra peace of mind on unfamiliar roads.
Let the Kia Carnival Convince You
The Kia Carnival is an excellent choice for anyone who needs genuine space without stepping up into a van or a bus-sized hire vehicle. It offers flexible seating for up to eight, a boot big enough for the whole family's luggage, and an easy, comfortable drive whether you're doing school pickups around town or a week-long lap of the coast. It's best to book in advance with SIXT car rental to guarantee availability, especially over school holidays and long weekends. We wish you a pleasant journey with the Kia Carnival!
The Kia Carnival is the ultimate people mover, blending sleek SUV styling with unbeatable 8-seater versatility. Whether you're heading off on a family holiday, embarking on a group road trip, or carrying extra luggage, SIXT Kia Carnival rentals deliver spacious comfort, smart tech, and top-tier safety features. Ultimately, a Kia Carnival guarantees a relaxed and enjoyable journey for everyone on board.
As one of Australia's most popular vehicles for family holidays and group getaways, our Kia Carnivals book out fast - especially during school holidays! We always suggest reserving your vehicle as early as possible so you get the space you need for your trip.
To hire a Kia Carnival with SIXT in Australia, drivers must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid full driver's licence. If you're aged 21 to 24, a standard young driver daily surcharge may apply.
Managing your SIXT reservation is quick, flexible, and completely online:
- Head to the SIXT website or mobile app and open 'Manage Booking'.
- Enter your booking reference and email address to access your details.
- Adjust your collection/return dates, change your vehicle category, or add extras like child seats or extra protection.
Need an extension? Simply request it via the app or contact your pick-up branch prior to your return time to check availability and avoid late fees.
Cancellations can also be processed directly through your account - please review your booking conditions for any applicable terms or fees.
To pay for your Kia Carnival hire, you'll need to present a physical, valid credit card in the primary driver's name with enough funds for the rental fees and security bond. Cash and debit cards are accepted at select locations, so check with your pick-up branch prior to arrival.
We take the hassle out of toll roads! SIXT partners directly with Linkt so all toll road charges incurred during your trip are processed automatically. The total toll costs will simply be debited from the credit card provided at collection.
Discover more about our toll payment procedures when you hire with SIXT.