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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$34.71
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Airlie Beach Downtown
366 Shute Harbour Rd
Drop-off information
Airlie Beach Downtown
366 Shute Harbour Rd
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Mazda CX-5
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$67.82
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
Drop-off information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$73.25
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
Drop-off information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$75.70
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Airlie Beach Downtown
366 Shute Harbour Rd
Drop-off information
Airlie Beach Downtown
366 Shute Harbour Rd
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Mazda CX5
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$77.94
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
Drop-off information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
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4x4
Mitsubishi Pajero
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$82.55
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
Drop-off information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
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Toyota Highlander
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$84.15
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
Drop-off information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$84.18
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
Drop-off information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
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4x4
Toyota Fortuner
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$87.50
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
Drop-off information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
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Toyota Fortuner
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$91.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
Drop-off information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
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4x4
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$92.79
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
Drop-off information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
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Toyota Highlander
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$93.29
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
Drop-off information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$104.85
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
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Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Airlie Beach Downtown
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Downtown Airlie Beach and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Downtown Airlie Beach
- Car rental statistics
- Top 5 suppliers in Downtown Airlie Beach in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$107 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 / 10
Top 20 locations near Airlie Beach Downtown
- Whitsunday Coast Airportfrom $57.33 per day30.1 km / 18.7 miles away
- Mackay (Downtown)from $102.88 per day108.4 km / 67.36 miles away
- Mackay Airportfrom $61.47 per day111.1 km / 69.03 miles away
- Townsville (Downtown)from $42.77 per day232.4 km / 144.41 miles away
- Townsville Airportfrom $40.59 per day233.5 km / 145.09 miles away
- Emerald Airportfrom $60.83 per day370.9 km / 230.47 miles away
- Rockhampton Airportfrom $70.71 per day390.4 km / 242.58 miles away
- Gladstone Airportfrom $66.92 per day476.1 km / 295.83 miles away
- Cairns (Downtown)from $94.83 per day484.6 km / 301.12 miles away
- Cairns Airportfrom $103.58 per day489.1 km / 303.91 miles away
- Port Douglas Downtownfrom $171.04 per day543.3 km / 337.59 miles away
- Bundaberg Downtownfrom $48.93 per day632.4 km / 392.96 miles away
- Bundaberg Airportfrom $48.93 per day633.9 km / 393.89 miles away
- Hervey Bay Downtownfrom $43.07 per day694.9 km / 431.79 miles away
- Hervey Bay Airportfrom $55.17 per day704.9 km / 438 miles away
- Noosa Heads Downtownfrom $41.54 per day814.4 km / 506.04 miles away
- Sunshine Coast Airportfrom $29.23 per day833.3 km / 517.79 miles away
- Maroochydore (Downtown)from $49.44 per day837.6 km / 520.46 miles away
- Caloundra Downtownfrom $38.88 per day853.8 km / 530.53 miles away
- Toowoomba Wellcamp Airportfrom $43.61 per day871.5 km / 541.52 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Thrifty
342 Shute Harbour Rd
B
Avis
366 Shute Harbour Rd
C
Hertz
342 Shute Harbour Rd
D
Budget
366 Shute Harbour Rd
E
Firefly
342 Shute Harbour Rd
When to book in Downtown Airlie Beach and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Downtown Airlie Beach?
The cost of renting a car in Downtown Airlie Beach varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthFebruary | Most expensive month March | ||
| Average price $113 | A good deal $101 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type SUVs |
Average rental costs per day in Downtown Airlie Beach
$134
$67
$0
$82
in January
Jan
$66
in February
Feb
$122
in March
Mar
$82
in April
Apr
$85
in May
May
$67
in June
Jun
$113
in July
Jul
$75
in August
Aug
Sep
$75
in October
Oct
Nov
$80
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Downtown Airlie Beach is February — when rental costs average $66.05 per day. This is 41% cheaper than the yearly average and 46% cheaper than renting a car in March (when prices average $121.57 per day).
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 is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Downtown Airlie Beach?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Downtown Airlie Beach, travelers are most likely to rent a car in February, while they are least likely to rent in in June.
Monthly searches in Downtown Airlie Beach by pick-up date relative to the average
2.9
1.4
0
2.3 times in January
Jan
2.6 times in February
Feb
0.6 times in March
Mar
0.8 times in April
Apr
0.3 times in May
May
0.2 times in June
Jun
0.2 times in July
Jul
1.4 times in August
Aug
Sep
0.6 times in October
Oct
Nov
1.2 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Downtown Airlie Beach?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in February the average rental period is 6 days, while in August, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Downtown Airlie Beach
7
3
0
4 days in January
Jan
6 days in February
Feb
3 days in March
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
3 days in May
May
6 days in June
Jun
5 days in July
Jul
2 days in August
Aug
Sep
2 days in October
Oct
Nov
2 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Avis, Budget |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars, small cars, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $49 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
| Avis | Kia Sportage | 5 | SUV |
| Avis | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Large car |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-30 | 5 | SUV |
| Budget | Kia Cerato | 4 | Large car |
| Avis | Toyota Land Cruiser Prado | 4 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Mitsubishi Triton | 2 | Large car |
| Thrifty | Kia Carnival | 5 | Van |
| Avis | Toyota C-HR | 4 | SUV |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Downtown Airlie Beach
10
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
November
Happiest customers drive
Mitsubishi ASX
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Dec 9, 2023
Desmond M.
Mitsubishi ASX
Aielie Beach is exceptional. We enjoyed absolutely everything snorkeling on the reef, swimming in the pool on main beach, ice cream from the shop. Fantastic family vacation, something for everyone. Super relaxing, fantasic views and scenery. Well worth the visit, we were already planning our next vacation at Airlie before we left!!
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$107
Lowest daily price
$49
Total cars available
27
Top 5 suppliers in Downtown Airlie Beach in 2026
Thrifty
8.8
Excellent
7 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
9.0
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.7
Drop-off speed
8.9
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.1
$95–$161
per day
342 Shute Harbour Rd
+61136139
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08:00-12:00
Sun
09:00-12:00
Hertz
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
$109–$170
per day
342 Shute Harbour Rd
0749464687
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Avis
8.5
Excellent
1 review
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.0
$49
per day
366 Shute Harbour Rd
0400328675
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08:00-16:00
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08:00-16:00
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08:00-12:00
Sun
09:00-12:00
Firefly
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.5
$49
per day
342 Shute Harbour Rd
0749464687
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:30
Tue
08:00-16:30
Wed
08:00-16:30
Thu
08:00-16:30
Fri
08:00-16:30
Sat
08:00-12:00
Sun
09:00-12:00
Budget
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.4
$106
per day
366 Shute Harbour Rd
0400328675
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:00
Tue
08:00-16:00
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08:00-16:00
Thu
08:00-16:00
Fri
08:00-16:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Sun
09:00-12:00
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