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

Book your rental car in Townsville 8 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around C$ 54/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 7% off the usual average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Townsville?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Townsville is Budget (rated 10.0/10 with 3 reviews). Thrifty (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
10.0
Thrifty
Thrifty
10.0
Firefly
Firefly
10.0
Europcar
Europcar
10.0

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

At Townsville, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just C$ 46. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging C$ 103 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 Townsville, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just C$ 46. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging C$ 103 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$ 46

February

C$ 53

March

C$ 64

April

C$ 82

May

C$ 70

June

C$ 71

July

C$ 103

August

C$ 68

September

C$ 73

October

C$ 77

November

C$ 67

December

C$ 74

What car do most people rent in Townsville?

The most popular types of cars to rent in Townsville are the following: Intermediate rentals (Toyota Corolla or similar), SUV rentals (Mitsubishi ASX or similar), and Full-size rentals (GMC Acadia or similar).

Which car rental company has the most locations in Townsville?

Sunnycars has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Thrifty has the second-highest number of locations in Townsville at 3.

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Top rental agencies in Townsville

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Townsville known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Townsville. Reviews were last updated on 30 October 2025.

Budget

10.0
Wonderful
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.6

Thrifty

3 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Firefly

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Europcar

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.9

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
16 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.6

Avis

8.0
Very good
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Hertz

8.0
Very good
2 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Sixt

8.0
Very good
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Townsville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 October 2025.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Townsville for a week from Budget?

    Budget is one of the most popular car rental companies in Townsville, offering car rentals for around C$ 271 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Townsville?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Townsville it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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