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Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from $13

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Australia car rentals in 2024

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 March 19, 2024.

Most popular company

Bargain Car Rentals

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$45

Cheapest price per day

$13

What are the car rental prices 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 1,831 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on March 19, 2024.

Price

$15 - $26

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Melbourne is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $15/day. Renting a car in Melbourne is 42% cheaper than renting one in Canberra where the per day rate is around $26. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Australia to get a rental car in are: Coolangatta ($16/day), Sydney ($17/day), and Perth ($19/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 $19/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?

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 March 19, 2024.

January

$35

February

$33

March

$38

April

$47

May

$34

June

$37

July

$41

August

$35

September

$43

October

$37

November

$35

December

$52

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Australia is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. 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.

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 March 19, 2024.

Small cars

$36 - $58

All Car Types

$51 - $79

To rent a small car in Australia, you would pay an average price of $45/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Australia (~$36/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$58/day). In fact, August is about 20% 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 28% 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 $57/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Australia (~$45/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~$81/day). In fact, January is about 23% 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 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. 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 $81/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Australia (~$67/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$109/day). In fact, February is about 19% 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 25% 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 $64/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Australia (~$49/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~$84/day). In fact, January is about 24% 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 $98/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a van in Australia (~$77/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$128/day). In fact, February 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 37% 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 in Australia, you would pay an average price of $79/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in Australia (~$61/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$156/day). In fact, October is about 23% 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 is 22% 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.

To rent a luxury car in Australia, you would pay an average price of $85/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Australia (~$62/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$164/day). In fact, March is about 28% 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 28% 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.

To rent a convertible in Australia, you would pay an average price of $112/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Australia (~$130/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$312/day). In fact, July is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting a convertible is 46% 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.

Toyota Yaris$13/day
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Toyota Yaris
Nissan Versa$14/day
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Nissan Versa
Ford Fiesta$17/day
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Ford Fiesta

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 March 19, 2024.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Australia, including those serving the Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney area. Make sure to take a look at reviews from past customers, daily rate and other charges, and pickup location before making your decision.

Thrifty

364 locations

Firefly

276 locations

Hertz

266 locations

keddy by Europcar

213 locations

Sunnycars

196 locations

Avis

186 locations

Budget

169 locations

Sixt

161 locations

Best Australia car rental deals found

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 $31. Data was last updated on March 19, 2024.
These are some of the best options we've found for those looking for car rentals in Australia, including options within a close proximity to Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Toyota Yaris$13/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Yaris
Nissan Versa$14/day
4
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Nissan Versa
Ford Fiesta$17/day
2
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A/C
Ford Fiesta

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on March 19, 2024.
  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Australia?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, MINI Car Rentals (10.0 rating), Fox (10.0 rating) and Sunset Rent a Car (10.0 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Australia.

  • 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 Sixt, and with prices around $63/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Sixt is SUV, which starts as low as $24/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 Maroochydore where rental cars typically will cost around $34/day (39% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Australia was found in Tullamarine for just $23/day.

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

    Cars travel on the left side of the road in Australia.

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Small car rentals in Australia

Find small car rental deals in Australia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Australia cost an average of $21 per day. Price data was last updated on March 19, 2024.
Hyundai i10$20/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$20/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$20/day
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Hyundai i10

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 March 19, 2024.

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 ($19+).

Electric

Electric

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

Hybrid

Hybrid

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