I'm in the process of thinking this through. I'd like to rent a (small) flat somewhere in Adelaide for three months. Maybe somewhere close to downtown, with easy access to public transport and beach. Where on the internet should I start looking? Thanks!

Hi - I was going to say try www.domain.com.au.

But then I stopped - not sure all of a sudden if the site covered SA.

No worries, it does. But I found out by trying google. Just try "accommodation Adelaide rental" and, hey, up it pops.

Best of luck.

The South Australian Government site is usually a good place to start:
www.sacentral.sa.gov.au

Lots of rental apartments at:
http://www.sacentral.sa.gov.au/site/...Mode=listLinks

If you want to stay in the city, there are plenty of options, but also have a look at the places in Norwood - a near city suburb with interesting properties, places to eat and coffee houses.

Hope you enjoy your time in Adelaide.

Also - don't know if you are aware, but Adelaide can get very hot at the time of the year you are looking at - I strongly suggest you make sure your place has air conditioning!

Thanks a lot! That's what I was looking for.

Having endured a week-long Adelaide heatwave in a non-airconditioned (and not well ventilated) house I endorse Lizzy101's advice. With minimal relief at night and not a breath of breeze we ended up sleeping on the back lawn.

I have spent most of my adult life in Adelaide though don't live there now - it is quite normal to have several 2 week periods where the temps are 28 - 40 - that is minimum to maximum. So definately airconditioning if you want to stay sane

Thanks, it doesn't look like it's going to be as expensive as I expected. There seems to be a rather large choice in all kinds of different flats. I will go for airconditioning, only problem right now is to pick one place without knowing much about it in advance. Have you got any recommendations?

Hi,I live in Adelaide so if you need help with locations etc let me know.

if you want to be close to the city, most suburbs within a 5km radius of the city will be fine- with the possible exception of west. For cafes and a bit more action the inner north and inner south, plus Norwood or Kensington in the east would be good. Suggest you look at a map and get a feel of the suburbs. If you want easy (and fast) access to the beach you will need to go further out - Glenelg is the closest beach and probably about 30 mins from city.

I agree re 5km radius.I agree re air conditioning . No idea what you are prepared to pay but suggest you use your search engine to look for corporate rentals / companies that look after them in Adelaide. Look at North Adelaide , Norwood, Unley and adjacent suburbs . Norwood has good locale and lots of amenity .I am not fond of how Glenelg has developed and in fact think it is now very ugly . But it is a lovely city if you scratch the surface .By the way I just stayed at the Medina Grand Treasury in the city last week and it is really good and all self contained but too expensive for a long term rental I think .

logos - DEFINITELY get air conditioning! We had 4 days in a row last January where the daytime temperature was over 40 degrees. It was awful! I remember the days of living in a house without air con and was very thankful that I have it now.

If I remember correctly you are from Bavaria? So you will definitely notice the difference in temperature. You'll find January and February hot to very hot and dry. March can also be hot, but by April it starts to cool a little (maybe low 20s). There won't be much rain before about April or May.

As others have suggested, the city centre, Norwood, Unley or Glenelg are good places to stay. Glenelg beach is about 20 minutes by car from the city centre or you can take one of the new German built trams (which were taken out of service for a while in January because they had no air con and couldn't keep up with the heatwave we had!).

Adelaide is one of the cheapest Australian capital cities to live in. We also don't have the traffic problems that larger cities like Sydney and Melbourne have. It's quicker to travel around here, although the public transport system could be improved.

Sounds good! I never had, have or ever needed air conditioning in Munich but I'm aware summers will be a lot warmer than at home. I've only been to Adelaide once im my life, but it so much reminded me of home! (and it was warm too). Well, there's no beach here ;-), but from what I've seen the way of life is very much like home...