Australia

Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from C$ 26

Brisbane, QLD, Australia
15 Jun — 22 Jun
Same drop-off
Driver's age: 26-65
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Thu 15/6
Noon
Thu 22/6
Noon

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

Below are the cheapest cities to rent a car in Australia

Price

C$ 20 - C$ 104

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Sydney is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just C$ 20/day. Renting a car in Sydney is 81% cheaper than renting one in Canberra where the per day rate is around C$ 104. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Australia to get a rental car in are: Melbourne (C$ 20/day), Brisbane (C$ 23/day), and Perth (C$ 25/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Brisbane should expect to spend around C$ 23/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Australia is Brisbane.

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

January

C$ 62

February

C$ 53

March

C$ 57

April

C$ 68

May

C$ 48

June

C$ 72

July

C$ 97

August

C$ 70

September

C$ 81

October

C$ 77

November

C$ 73

December

C$ 81

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Australia is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular Car Types in Australia

At C$ 26/day, SUV is the cheapest car type available for rental in Australia in the past week. Out of 74 car rental agencies operating in Australia, there are, in total, 2,944 rental locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Compare available car types for rental in Australia

Small Cars

C$ 51 - C$ 73

All Car Types

C$ 71 - C$ 109

To rent a Small car in Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 60/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a Small car in Australia (~C$ 51/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~C$ 73/day). In fact, August is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting a Small car saves you 30% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Australia Small rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Medium car in Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 69/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a Medium car in Australia (~C$ 59/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~C$ 94/day). In fact, February is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting a Medium car saves you 21% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Australia Medium rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Large car in Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 98/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a Large car in Australia (~C$ 67/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~C$ 121/day). In fact, October is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting a Large car is 12% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Australia Large rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV car in Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 76/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a SUV car in Australia (~C$ 67/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~C$ 86/day). In fact, February is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting a SUV car saves you 13% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Australia SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Van car in Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 100/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a Van car in Australia (~C$ 44/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~C$ 144/day). In fact, October is about 57% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting a Van car is 14% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Australia Van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Pickup Truck car in Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 81/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a Pickup Truck car in Australia (~C$ 80/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 189/day). In fact, September is about 2% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Pickup Truck rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting a Pickup Truck car saves you 7% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a Luxury car in Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 106/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car in Australia (~C$ 82/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~C$ 200/day). In fact, February is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting a Luxury car is 18% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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Top rental agencies in Australia

Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Australia, including locations near Brisbane, Sydney and Townsville. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Thrifty

362 locations

Firefly

270 locations

Hertz

266 locations

Sunnycars

263 locations

keddy by Europcar

194 locations

Avis

176 locations

Budget

169 locations

Sixt

157 locations

Best Australia Car Rental Deals Found

Check out some of the best deals for car rentals in Australia recently found.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in Australia including options serving Brisbane, Sydney and Townsville. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the rental, such as car type, price, and pickup address.

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Luxury Car Rentals in Australia

Arrive in style when you rent a luxury car in Australia from the best rental car providers in the country.
An assortment of some of the best deals we've found on luxury car rentals in Australia, including options close to Brisbane, Sydney and Townsville. Make sure to take a close look at each offer to ensure no unwanted surprises.

Van Rentals in Australia

Some people need a little more room to get around comfortably on vacation. Find deals like the ones below for Australia van rentals.
To help you find the right van rental during your time in Australia, we've assembled these deals, with options in the Brisbane, Sydney and Townsville area. If these deals aren't exactly what you're looking for, not to worry, as new offers are constantly being added.
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