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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€33.33
per day
Rental office
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€65.10
per day
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Toyota Corolla Sedan
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€34.41
per day
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Toyota C-HR
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€43.01
per day
Rental office
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
€55.55
per day
Rental office
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
€117.87
per day
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€44.08
per day
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Mitsubishi Triton
or similar Intermediate Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
2
A/C
2
€64.27
per day
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 19:59 on 04/11/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- One-way car rentals in Airlie Beach
- Top 20 cities near Airlie Beach
- Top 20 locations near Airlie Beach
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Airlie Beach and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 4, 2026)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 4 suppliers in 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
€57 per day
Average car rental length
4 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
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 - 10 offers from €45.79 per day
- From Airlie Beach to Brisbane - 10 offers from €50.89 per day
Top 20 cities near Airlie Beach
- Proserpinefrom €39.33 per day30.1 km / 18.7 miles away
- Mackayfrom €81.64 per day108.4 km / 67.36 miles away
- Townsvillefrom €45.17 per day232.4 km / 144.41 miles away
- Emeraldfrom €45.57 per day370.9 km / 230.47 miles away
- Rockhamptonfrom €68.76 per day390.4 km / 242.58 miles away
- Gladstonefrom €91.28 per day475.6 km / 295.52 miles away
- Cairnsfrom €21.60 per day484.6 km / 301.12 miles away
- Port Douglas543.3 km / 337.59 miles away
- Bundabergfrom €43.49 per day632.4 km / 392.96 miles away
- Hervey Bayfrom €39.68 per day694.9 km / 431.79 miles away
- Noosa Headsfrom €42.87 per day814.4 km / 506.04 miles away
- Marcoolafrom €27.59 per day833.3 km / 517.79 miles away
- Toowoombafrom €37.84 per day873.8 km / 542.95 miles away
- North Lakes889.1 km / 552.46 miles away
- Brisbanefrom €16.13 per day911.8 km / 566.57 miles away
- Ipswichfrom €47.08 per day915.2 km / 568.68 miles away
- Mount Isafrom €39.54 per day962.3 km / 597.95 miles away
- Surfers Paradisefrom €36.36 per day983.5 km / 611.12 miles away
- Gold Coastfrom €21.63 per day983.7 km / 611.24 miles away
- Coolangattafrom €68.98 per day1,004.7 km / 624.29 miles away
Top 20 locations near Airlie Beach
- Whitsunday Coast Airportfrom €39.33 per day30.1 km / 18.7 miles away
- Mackay Airportfrom €81.64 per day111.1 km / 69.03 miles away
- Townsville Airportfrom €45.17 per day233.5 km / 145.09 miles away
- Emerald Airportfrom €45.57 per day370.9 km / 230.47 miles away
- Rockhampton Airportfrom €68.76 per day390.4 km / 242.58 miles away
- Gladstone Airportfrom €91.28 per day476.1 km / 295.83 miles away
- Cairns Airportfrom €21.60 per day489.1 km / 303.91 miles away
- Bundaberg Downtownfrom €44.40 per day632.4 km / 392.96 miles away
- Bundaberg Airportfrom €43.49 per day633.9 km / 393.89 miles away
- Hervey Bay Downtownfrom €40.76 per day694.9 km / 431.79 miles away
- Hervey Bay Airportfrom €39.68 per day704.9 km / 438 miles away
- Sunshine Coast Airportfrom €27.59 per day833.3 km / 517.79 miles away
- Toowoomba Wellcamp Airportfrom €43.20 per day871.5 km / 541.52 miles away
- Brisbane Brendale895.3 km / 556.31 miles away
- Brisbane Airportfrom €17.11 per day908.5 km / 564.52 miles away
- Brisbane Ascotfrom €77.16 per day910.7 km / 565.88 miles away
- Brisbane Fortitude Valleyfrom €37.28 per day911.6 km / 566.44 miles away
- Brisbane (Downtown)from €16.13 per day911.8 km / 566.57 miles away
- Brisbane Tingalpa916.3 km / 569.36 miles away
- Brisbane Rockleafrom €41.25 per day919.6 km / 571.41 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Airlie Beach (Downtown)
4 rental locations
When to book in Airlie Beach and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthFebruary | Most expensive month March | ||
| Average price €78 | A good deal €44 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in Airlie Beach
€117
€59
€0
€75
in January
Jan
€58
in February
Feb
€106
in March
Mar
€72
in April
Apr
€74
in May
May
€58
in June
Jun
€85
in July
Jul
€76
in August
Aug
€82
in September
Sep
€61
in October
Oct
€69
in November
Nov
€78
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Airlie Beach is February (when prices average €57.80 per day). This is 26% cheaper than the yearly average and 46% cheaper than renting in March (when prices average €106.38).
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 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 January, and the least popular is June.
Monthly searches in Airlie Beach by pick-up date relative to the average
2.8
1.4
0
2.5 times in January
Jan
2.5 times in February
Feb
0.6 times in March
Mar
0.7 times in April
Apr
0.3 times in May
May
0.1 times in June
Jun
0.4 times in July
Jul
0.7 times in August
Aug
1.2 times in September
Sep
0.3 times in October
Oct
Same as average in November
Nov
1.7 times in December
Dec
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 7 days, and in October, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in Airlie Beach
8
4
0
3 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
4 days in July
Jul
7 days in August
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
1 day in October
Oct
5 days in November
Nov
3 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Avis, Thrifty, Budget, Hertz |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars, small cars, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €33 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Kia Sportage | 5 | SUV |
| Avis | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Large car |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-30 | 5 | SUV |
| Budget | Kia Cerato | 4 | Large car |
| Avis | Toyota Land Cruiser Prado | 4 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-5 | 4 | SUV |
| Avis | Toyota C-HR | 4 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | SUV |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 4, 2026)
Prices are lowest during February, starting at €58 for an Economy car and highest in March, when economy cars start at €106. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Airlie Beach is January, while the least popular month is June.
Airlie Beach hosts: Thrifty, Hertz, Avis, Firefly. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Yes. One-way drop-offs to the following cities are available: Cairns, Brisbane. Fees vary between suppliers, so compare by making sure you search using your desired city for the return location. Prices start from €46 for one-way rentals in Airlie Beach
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.9 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
€57
Lowest daily price
€33
Total cars available
14
Top 4 suppliers in Airlie Beach in 2026
Thrifty
1 location
8.9
Very Good
7 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
9.0
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.7
Drop-off speed
8.9
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
€64–€118
per day
Most popular location
342 Shute Harbour Rd
Hertz
1 location
8.5
Very Good
1 rating
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
9.1
Car condition
9.1
€21–€337
per day
Most popular location
342 Shute Harbour Rd
Avis
1 location
8.4
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.2
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
8.8
€33–€56
per day
Most popular location
366 Shute Harbour Rd
Firefly
1 location
8.3
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
8.4
Car condition
8.5
Most popular location
342 Shute Harbour Rd
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