Car Rental in Airlie Beach

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Airlie Beach, Australia
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Cheapest car rental rates

Airlie Beach Downtown
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$34.38 per day
Airlie Beach Downtown
Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$66.79 per day
Airlie Beach Downtown
Standard
Kia Cerato or similar
Kia Cerato
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$75.66 per day
Airlie Beach Downtown
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$36.97 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Airlie Beach Downtown
Premium SUV
Toyota Prado or similar
Toyota Prado
  • 5
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$63.13 per day
Airlie Beach Downtown
Compact
Hyundai i30 or similar
Hyundai i30
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$68.13 per day
Airlie Beach Downtown
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$45.47 per day
Airlie Beach Downtown
Full-size Van
Kia Carnival or similar
Kia Carnival
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$57.30 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 6:15 AM on 6/16/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$60 per day
Average car rental length
3 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 130 km/h or 62 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
10.0 / 10

One-way car rentals in Airlie Beach

The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Airlie Beach and drop off in another city include:

  • From Airlie Beach to Cairns - 8 offers from $83.73 per day
  • From Airlie Beach to Brisbane - 8 offers from $83.73 per day

Top 20 cities near Airlie Beach

  1. Proserpine from $71.70 per day
    30.1 km / 18.7 miles away
  2. Mackay from $35.75 per day
    111.1 km / 69 miles away
  3. Townsville from $20.28 per day
    233.5 km / 145.1 miles away
  4. Emerald from $54.58 per day
    370.9 km / 230.5 miles away
  5. Rockhampton from $33.46 per day
    390.4 km / 242.6 miles away
  6. Gladstone from $83.87 per day
    476.1 km / 295.8 miles away
  7. Cairns from $31.17 per day
    489.1 km / 303.9 miles away
  8. Port Douglas from $37.47 per day
    543.3 km / 337.6 miles away
  9. Bundaberg from $41.16 per day
    632.4 km / 393 miles away
  10. Hervey Bay from $42.39 per day
    704.9 km / 438 miles away
  11. Noosa Heads from $33.55 per day
    814.4 km / 506 miles away
  12. Marcoola from $25.06 per day
    833.3 km / 517.8 miles away
  13. Toowoomba from $28.05 per day
    873.8 km / 543 miles away
  14. North Lakes from $35.43 per day
    889.1 km / 552.5 miles away
  15. Brisbane from $16.15 per day
    908.5 km / 564.5 miles away
  16. Ipswich from $55.40 per day
    915.2 km / 568.7 miles away
  17. Surfers Paradise from $15.59 per day
    983.5 km / 611.1 miles away
  18. Gold Coast from $17.51 per day
    1,002.7 km / 623 miles away
  19. Coolangatta from $71.63 per day
    1,004.7 km / 624.3 miles away
  20. Moree from $37.21 per day
    1,030.1 km / 640.1 miles away

Top 20 locations near Airlie Beach

  1. Whitsunday Coast Airport from $71.23 per day
    30.1 km / 18.7 miles away
  2. Mackay Airport from $89.22 per day
    111.1 km / 69 miles away
  3. Townsville Airport from $25.36 per day
    233.5 km / 145.1 miles away
  4. Emerald Airport from $54.58 per day
    370.9 km / 230.5 miles away
  5. Rockhampton Airport from $33.24 per day
    390.4 km / 242.6 miles away
  6. Gladstone Airport from $69.26 per day
    476.1 km / 295.8 miles away
  7. Cairns Airport from $34.07 per day
    489.1 km / 303.9 miles away
  8. Bundaberg Downtown from $36.80 per day
    632.4 km / 393 miles away
  9. Bundaberg Airport from $40.89 per day
    633.9 km / 393.9 miles away
  10. Hervey Bay Downtown from $29.56 per day
    694.9 km / 431.8 miles away
  11. Hervey Bay Airport from $32.53 per day
    704.9 km / 438 miles away
  12. Sunshine Coast Airport from $22.38 per day
    833.3 km / 517.8 miles away
  13. Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport from $28.05 per day
    871.5 km / 541.5 miles away
  14. Brisbane Brendale from $54.95 per day
    895.3 km / 556.3 miles away
  15. Brisbane Airport from $18.41 per day
    908.5 km / 564.5 miles away
  16. Brisbane Ascot from $35.01 per day
    910.7 km / 565.9 miles away
  17. Brisbane Fortitude Valley from $18.51 per day
    911.6 km / 566.4 miles away
  18. Downtown from $18.83 per day
    911.8 km / 566.6 miles away
  19. Brisbane Tingalpa from $40.61 per day
    916.3 km / 569.4 miles away
  20. Brisbane Rocklea from $35.03 per day
    919.6 km / 571.4 miles away

Map of car rental locations

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Airlie Beach?

Car rental prices in Airlie Beach vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Airlie Beach
$110.56
January
February
$84.20
March
$65.24
April
May
June
$138.05
July
$95.88
August
$115.96
September
$110.94
October
$92.94
November
$114.61
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Airlie Beach is April (when prices average $65.24 per day). This is 37% cheaper than the yearly average and 53% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $138.05).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the usual rental length in Airlie Beach?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in August, the average renter keeps their car for 8 days, and in January, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in Airlie Beach
1
January
February
6
March
7
April
May
June
3
July
8
August
5
September
2
October
3
November
4
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Airlie Beach?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Airlie Beach is March, and the least popular is January.
Monthly searches in Airlie Beach by pick-up date relative to the average
17%
January
February
483%
March
17%
April
May
June
67%
July
33%
August
17%
September
17%
October
117%
November
133%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 1
Popular suppliers Thrifty, Budget, Avis
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars, Vans, Small cars
Lowest price $34 per day
Cheapest supplier Avis

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Thrifty Mazda CX-30 5 2 SUVs
Thrifty Kia Carnival 5 3 Vans
Thrifty Mazda CX-5 4 3 SUVs
Thrifty Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
Budget Kia Cerato 4 2 Large cars
Budget Kia Sportage 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Mitsubishi Triton 2 2 Large cars
Avis Toyota Camry 3 2 Large cars

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Dollar
8.7 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly
8.2 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$55.98
Lowest daily price
$34.38
Total cars available
51

Top 5 suppliers in Airlie Beach in 2025

Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.6 / 6 reviews
1 location
$60 - $140
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.5 / 0 reviews
1 location
$34 - $63
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.5 / 0 reviews
1 location
$74 - $102
Firefly
Firefly
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
1 location
$74 - $102

Highly recommended by our customers

Jun 16, 2025
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It was everything ok
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Jun 16, 2025
Very easy to book
Very easy to book
Mevludin Jasarevic
Jun 16, 2025
great
Everything was as expected
Juris Galibeckis
Jun 16, 2025
all went smooth
all went smooth
Marcin
Jun 16, 2025
That was quick!
Straightforward clear information on insurance package,
Anci Du Toit
Jun 16, 2025
good
everything is ok
Agata Zalewska
Jun 16, 2025
Straight forward process
Straight forward process
Rachel
Jun 16, 2025
GREAT experience booking everything was…
GREAT experience booking everything was crystal clear and hope the rest of the journey and customer experience will be the same.I paid more here because of the reviews
SANJAY NATHWANI
Jun 16, 2025
Very simply to use
Very simply to use
ANDRES ADALBERTO
Jun 16, 2025
Easy booking
Easy booking. Quick payment. Let’s hope pick up and drop off is just as smooth.
Thomas Cordeiro
Jun 16, 2025
Quick
Is doing well, quick, I hope the car will be there.
Michael Ludl
Jun 16, 2025
Easy peezy!!
The rental contract is fast and easy. No problem!!!
Donald
Jun 16, 2025
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easy interface and all the choices i wanted
Kristin Hardy
Jun 16, 2025
Excellent Web Experience
Easy, understandable and quick reservation experience
Al
Jun 16, 2025
Fast and simple
Fast and simple
Francisco Jose Alegre Oliva
Jun 16, 2025
Great saving of over £200
Great choice of cars with excellent price point even with full to full option and automatic cars. Saved over £200
Jem

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