Townsville

Cheap Car Rentals in Townsville from C$ 48

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 Townsville with a pick-up date of 10/10 and drop-off date of 9/11. 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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Popular car types in Townsville

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Townsville and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 17 September 2025.

There are 15 rental agencies servicing Townsville. These agencies, altogether, have 28 rental locations available. Need an affordable rental? small car is the cheapest car type to rent in Townsville with prices from C$ 48 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can rent in Townsville:

Economy

Economy

C$ 48+

Compact

Compact

C$ 59+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 52+

SUV

SUV

C$ 123+

Mini

Mini

C$ 48+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

C$ 96+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

C$ 49+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 57+

Compare car rental deals in Townsville by type

Here are the best Townsville small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Townsville medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Townsville SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Chevrolet SparkC$ 48/day
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Chevrolet Spark
Chevrolet Sonic SedanC$ 59/day
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Chevrolet Sonic Sedan

Best car rental deals found in Townsville

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Townsville. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Townsville with an average daily rate of C$ 86. Data was last updated on 17 September 2025.
Chevrolet SparkC$ 48/day
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Chevrolet Spark
Nissan SylphyC$ 52/day
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Nissan Sylphy
Honda HR-VC$ 57/day
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Honda HR-V

Cheapflights insights for Townsville car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Townsville, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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$ 55/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 9% off the usual average price.

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.

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$ 47. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging C$ 102 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$ 47. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging C$ 102 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$ 47

February

C$ 52

March

C$ 63

April

C$ 81

May

C$ 69

June

C$ 70

July

C$ 102

August

C$ 67

September

C$ 76

October

C$ 69

November

C$ 69

December

C$ 72

What car do most people rent in Townsville?

The most popular types of cars to rent in Townsville are the following: Economy rentals (Class Economy Car or similar), SUV rentals (Class Intermediate SUV or similar), and Intermediate rentals (Toyota Corolla 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.

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 17 September 2025.

Budget

10.0
Wonderful
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.6

Thrifty

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Firefly

10.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Europcar

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.9

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
16 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.6

Avis

8.0
Very good
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Hertz

8.0
Very good
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Sixt

8.0
Very good
1 review2 locations
Overview

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 17 September 2025.
  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Townsville for a week from National?

    National is one of the most popular car rental companies in Townsville, offering car rentals for around C$ 504 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.

  • How much is a car rental in Townsville for a weekend?

    For a weekend car rental in Townsville, you can expect the average price to be around C$ 0. Usually a Economy rental in Townsville is your cheapest weekend car rental option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car rental types. If you do opt for renting a Economy for October, it will cost approximately C$ 0 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Townsville

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Townsville. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Townsville. Deals were last updated on 17 September 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Townsville. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (C$ 43+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 43+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 50+

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