What is the most popular car rental provider in Australia?

When renting a car in Australia, the most popular provider of rental cars among Cheapflights users is East Coast Car Rentals, and with prices around C$ 36/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from East Coast Car Rentals is ECONOMY, which starts as low as C$ 20/day.

What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Australia?

When visiting Australia, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Newcastle where rental cars typically will cost around C$ 31/day (56% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Australia was found in Newcastle for just C$ 24/day.

What side of the road do you drive on in Australia?

Cars in Australia are to be driven on the left side of the road.

What are the car hire rental for popular cities in Australia?

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Coolangatta is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just C$ 25/day. Renting a car in Coolangatta is 52% cheaper than renting one in Launceston where the per day rate is around C$ 52. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Australia to get a rental car in are: Sydney (C$ 26/day), Brisbane (C$ 26/day), and Melbourne (C$ 28/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Sydney should expect to spend around C$ 26/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Australia is Sydney.

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Australia car rentals in 2026

Most popular company	Simba Car Hire
Most common car type	Standard
Average price per day	C$ 49
Cheapest price per day	C$ 19

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Popular car types in Australia

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At C$ 19/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for rental in Australia in the past week. Out of 133 car rental agencies operating in Australia, there are, in total, 3,534 rental locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

C$ 22+

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Compact

C$ 19+

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Intermediate

C$ 20+

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Full-size

C$ 91+

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SUV

C$ 25+

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Minivan

C$ 51+

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Full-size SUV

C$ 55+

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Mini

C$ 23+

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Best car rental deals found in Australia

Nissan VersaC$ 19/day

Hyundai ElantraC$ 19/day

Chevrolet BoltC$ 20/day

Cheapflights insights for Australia car rentals

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How far in advance should I rent a car in Australia?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Australia, book about 8 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around C$ 62, which is about 27% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest rental car company in Australia?

Looking to rent a car in Australia? YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only C$ 12.30/day. Bargain Car Rentals also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at C$ 13.64/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Australia?

At Australia, the best time to rent a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just C$ 58. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging C$ 80 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Australia, the best time to rent a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just C$ 58. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging C$ 80 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

C$ 63

February

C$ 66

March

C$ 67

April

C$ 75

May

C$ 58

June

C$ 63

July

C$ 67

August

C$ 60

September

C$ 65

October

C$ 66

November

C$ 63

December

C$ 80

What car do most people rent in Australia?

The most popular types of cars to rent in Australia are the following: SUV rentals (Class Full-size SUV or similar), Intermediate rentals (Class Intermediate Car or similar), and Compact rentals (Toyota Corolla or similar).

Which car rental company has the most locations in Australia?

MINI Car Rentals has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Australia at 181.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Australia?

Among the most popular cities in Australia, Coolangatta offers the lowest average rental price at just C$ 25/day. Other affordable options include Sydney (C$ 26/day), Brisbane (C$ 26/day), and Melbourne (C$ 28/day).

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Top rental agencies in Australia

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Avis

8.3

Very good

55 reviews•181 locations

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MINI Car Rentals

2 locations

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No Birds

9 locations

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CarHood

3 locations

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Evolve Rentals

6 locations

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Distinqt Car Hire

8 locations

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Tiger Car Rental

4 locations

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Got2go Car Hire

1 location

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Car rental FAQs

What is the most popular car rental provider in Australia?
When renting a car in Australia, the most popular provider of rental cars among Cheapflights users is East Coast Car Rentals, and with prices around C$ 36/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from East Coast Car Rentals is ECONOMY, which starts as low as C$ 20/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Australia?
When visiting Australia, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Newcastle where rental cars typically will cost around C$ 31/day (56% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Australia was found in Newcastle for just C$ 24/day.
What side of the road do you drive on in Australia?
Cars in Australia are to be driven on the left side of the road.

Car rentals by fuel type in Australia

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Australia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest (C$ 14+).

Electric

C$ 29+

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Gas/Diesel

C$ 14+

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Hybrid

C$ 16+

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