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Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from C$ 20

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Australia with a pick-up date of 30/5 and drop-off date of 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Australia car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Australia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 24 May 2025.

Most popular company

Simba Car Hire

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

C$ 50

Cheapest price per day

C$ 20

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

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Australia, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 1,514 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 24 May 2025.

Price

C$ 22 - C$ 85

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Brisbane is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just C$ 22/day. Renting a car in Brisbane is 74% cheaper than renting one in Gladstone where the per day rate is around C$ 85. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Australia to get a rental car in are: Sydney (C$ 25/day), Melbourne (C$ 28/day), and Hobart (C$ 40/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$ 25/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Australia is Sydney.

Cheapest time to rent a car in Australia

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Australia and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 24 May 2025.

January

C$ 49

February

C$ 44

March

C$ 48

April

C$ 57

May

C$ 38

June

C$ 44

July

C$ 52

August

C$ 49

September

C$ 45

October

C$ 52

November

C$ 51

December

C$ 63

Popular car types in Australia

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Australia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 24 May 2025.

At C$ 20/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for rental in Australia in the past week. Out of 101 car rental agencies operating in Australia, there are, in total, 3,294 rental locations. View below for 6 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

C$ 22+

Compact

Compact

C$ 20+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 23+

Standard

Standard

C$ 47+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 42+

SUV

SUV

C$ 49+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 64+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 44+

Compare available car types for rental in Australia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Australia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 24 May 2025.

Small cars

C$ 34 - C$ 62

All Car Types

C$ 56 - C$ 75

To rent a small car in Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 45/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Australia (~C$ 34/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~C$ 62/day). In fact, July is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting a small car saves you 27% 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 car 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$ 57/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Australia (~C$ 46/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~C$ 76/day). In fact, May is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting a medium car saves you 10% 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 car 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$ 86/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Australia (~C$ 71/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 108/day). In fact, October is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting a large car is 27% 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 car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 65/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Australia (~C$ 54/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~C$ 77/day). In fact, November is about 17% 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 is 4% 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 SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 94/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a van in Australia (~C$ 75/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 120/day). In fact, April is about 22% 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 is 34% 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 pick-up truck in Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 62/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a pick-up truck in Australia (~C$ 58/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 115/day). In fact, April is about 7% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pick-up truck rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting a pick-up truck saves you 2% 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 pick-up truck rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 94/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Australia (~C$ 27/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~C$ 273/day). In fact, May is about 72% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting a luxury car is 33% 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.

Ford FocusC$ 20/day
4
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A/C
Ford Focus
Mazda Mazda2C$ 22/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mazda Mazda2

Top rental agencies in Australia

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Australia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Australia. Reviews were last updated on 24 May 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Australia, including locations near Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Budget

8.5
Very good
123 reviews170 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

7.9

Sixt

8.4
Very good
178 reviews166 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Europcar

7.7
Good
106 reviews154 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.6

Avis

8.3
Very good
60 reviews185 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Thrifty

8.1
Very good
66 reviews365 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.6
Good
91 reviews274 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
27 reviews63 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

8.0

Dollar

6.8
Okay
12 reviews137 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.3

Best car rental deals found in Australia

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Australia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Australia with an average daily rate of C$ 47. Data was last updated on 24 May 2025.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in Australia including options serving Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. 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.
Ford FocusC$ 20/day
4
M
A/C
Ford Focus
Jeep RenegadeC$ 22/day
4
M
A/C
Jeep Renegade
Honda FitC$ 22/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 24 May 2025.
  • 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 Europcar, and with prices around C$ 75/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Europcar is SUV, which starts as low as C$ 50/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 Hobart where rental cars typically will cost around C$ 40/day (31% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Australia was found in Hobart for just C$ 19/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

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Australia. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Australia. Deals were last updated on 24 May 2025.

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$ 17+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 24+

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 17+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 19+

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