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Suzuki Swift
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$26.31
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Shop 5-51/53 Mort St
Drop-off information
Downtown
Shop 5-51/53 Mort St
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$29.11
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
5/26 Essington Street, Mitchell, ACT, 2911, Australia
Upon arrival, please check in at the Routes/Europcar counter. If assistance is required, you may contact +61 0262845170 or +61 0266518009.
Drop-off information
Downtown
5/26 Essington Street, Mitchell, ACT, 2911, Australia
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Hyundai Kona
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$27.33
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 5/26 Essington St, Mitchell ACT 2911, Australia
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 5/26 Essington St, Mitchell ACT 2911, Australia
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Mazda CX-3
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$28.98
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
5/26 Essington Street, Mitchell, ACT, 2911, Australia
Upon arrival, please check in at the Routes/Europcar counter. If assistance is required, you may contact +61 0262845170 or +61 0266518009.
Drop-off information
Downtown
5/26 Essington Street, Mitchell, ACT, 2911, Australia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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MG 3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$29.33
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
5/26 Essington Street, Mitchell, ACT, 2911, Australia
Upon arrival, please check in at the Routes/Europcar counter. If assistance is required, you may contact +61 0262845170 or +61 0266518009.
Drop-off information
Downtown
5/26 Essington Street, Mitchell, ACT, 2911, Australia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Kia Cerato
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$29.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Shop 5-51/53 Mort St
Drop-off information
Downtown
Shop 5-51/53 Mort St
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Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
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Kia K4
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$29.73
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
5/26 Essington Street, Mitchell, ACT, 2911, Australia
Upon arrival, please check in at the Routes/Europcar counter. If assistance is required, you may contact +61 0262845170 or +61 0266518009.
Drop-off information
Downtown
5/26 Essington Street, Mitchell, ACT, 2911, Australia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Mazda CX5
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$30.04
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 5/26 Essington St, Mitchell ACT 2911, Australia
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 5/26 Essington St, Mitchell ACT 2911, Australia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Hyundai Kona
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$30.52
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
5/26 Essington Street, Mitchell, ACT, 2911, Australia
Upon arrival, please check in at the Routes/Europcar counter. If assistance is required, you may contact +61 0262845170 or +61 0266518009.
Drop-off information
Downtown
5/26 Essington Street, Mitchell, ACT, 2911, Australia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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All-wheel drive
Honda CR-V
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$30.77
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
5/26 Essington Street, Mitchell, ACT, 2911, Australia
Upon arrival, please check in at the Routes/Europcar counter. If assistance is required, you may contact +61 0262845170 or +61 0266518009.
Drop-off information
Downtown
5/26 Essington Street, Mitchell, ACT, 2911, Australia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$31.58
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Shop 5-51/53 Mort St
Drop-off information
Downtown
Shop 5-51/53 Mort St
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MG HS
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$32.23
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
5/26 Essington Street, Mitchell, ACT, 2911, Australia
Upon arrival, please check in at the Routes/Europcar counter. If assistance is required, you may contact +61 0262845170 or +61 0266518009.
Drop-off information
Downtown
5/26 Essington Street, Mitchell, ACT, 2911, Australia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$33.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Shop 5-51/53 Mort St
Drop-off information
Downtown
Shop 5-51/53 Mort St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Kluger
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
$37.92
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 5/26 Essington St, Mitchell ACT 2911, Australia
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 5/26 Essington St, Mitchell ACT 2911, Australia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Toyota Kluger
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
$40.58
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
5/26 Essington Street, Mitchell, ACT, 2911, Australia
Upon arrival, please check in at the Routes/Europcar counter. If assistance is required, you may contact +61 0262845170 or +61 0266518009.
Drop-off information
Downtown
5/26 Essington Street, Mitchell, ACT, 2911, Australia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
All-wheel drive
Subaru Crosstrek
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$43.00
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
5/26 Essington Street, Mitchell, ACT, 2911, Australia
Upon arrival, please check in at the Routes/Europcar counter. If assistance is required, you may contact +61 0262845170 or +61 0266518009.
Drop-off information
Downtown
5/26 Essington Street, Mitchell, ACT, 2911, Australia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$44.13
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
5/26 Essington Street, Mitchell, ACT, 2911, Australia
Upon arrival, please check in at the Routes/Europcar counter. If assistance is required, you may contact +61 0262845170 or +61 0266518009.
Drop-off information
Downtown
5/26 Essington Street, Mitchell, ACT, 2911, Australia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$51.46
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Shop 5-51/53 Mort St
Drop-off information
Downtown
Shop 5-51/53 Mort St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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4x4
Ford Everest
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$51.63
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
5/26 Essington Street, Mitchell, ACT, 2911, Australia
Upon arrival, please check in at the Routes/Europcar counter. If assistance is required, you may contact +61 0262845170 or +61 0266518009.
Drop-off information
Downtown
5/26 Essington Street, Mitchell, ACT, 2911, Australia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Kia Carnival
or similar Premium Van
Automatic
8
3
A/C
4
$52.47
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 5/26 Essington St, Mitchell ACT 2911, Australia
Drop-off information
Downtown
Unit 5/26 Essington St, Mitchell ACT 2911, Australia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Canberra (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Canberra (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 6 suppliers in Canberra (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$47 per day
Average car rental length
6 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%
Average gas price
$1.42 per liter or $5.38 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.17 per liter or $4.43 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.76 per liter or $6.66 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Canberra (Downtown)
- Canberra Airportfrom $49.70 per day6.8 km / 4.23 miles away
- Canberra Fyshwickfrom $38.09 per day7 km / 4.35 miles away
- Queanbeyan East Downtown12.3 km / 7.64 miles away
- Goulburn Downtownfrom $40.96 per day79.2 km / 49.21 miles away
- Nowra Downtown141.7 km / 88.05 miles away
- Wagga Wagga Airportfrom $60.71 per day152 km / 94.45 miles away
- Wagga Wagga Downtownfrom $84.38 per day160.5 km / 99.73 miles away
- Wollongong Unanderrafrom $34.43 per day181.3 km / 112.65 miles away
- Wollongong (Downtown)from $39.51 per day187.4 km / 116.44 miles away
- Merimbula Airportfrom $32.35 per day194.2 km / 120.67 miles away
- Narellan (Downtown)from $34.60 per day201.4 km / 125.14 miles away
- Sydney Campbelltownfrom $33.05 per day205 km / 127.38 miles away
- Bathurst Downtownfrom $34.43 per day210.8 km / 130.99 miles away
- Orange Airport(OAG)from $28.21 per day210.8 km / 130.99 miles away
- Albury Airportfrom $59.33 per day214.8 km / 133.47 miles away
- Albury (Downtown)from $63.05 per day218.9 km / 136.02 miles away
- Orange Downtownfrom $30.28 per day221.4 km / 137.57 miles away
- Lithgow (Downtown)from $42.70 per day221.6 km / 137.7 miles away
- Sydney Penrithfrom $30.12 per day222 km / 137.94 miles away
- Sydney Liverpoolfrom $28.86 per day222.1 km / 138.01 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Europcar
5/26 Essington Street, Mitchell, ACT, 2911
B
Avis
Shop 5-51/53 Mort St
C
Thrifty
33 Mort St, Braddon ACT 2612
D
Keddy
Unit 5/26 Essington St, Mitchell ACT 2911, Australia
E
Budget
Shop 5-51/53 Mort St
When to book in Canberra (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Canberra (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Canberra (Downtown) 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 monthSeptember | Most expensive month November | ||
| Average price $41 | A good deal $51 | Cheapest supplier Keddy | Cheapest car type SUVs |
Average rental costs per day in Canberra (Downtown)
$101
$51
$0
$79
in January
Jan
$44
in February
Feb
$61
in March
Mar
$58
in April
Apr
$46
in May
May
$41
in June
Jun
Jul
$66
in August
Aug
$35
in September
Sep
$58
in October
Oct
$92
in November
Nov
$49
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Canberra (Downtown) is September — when rental costs average $34.52 per day. This is 16% cheaper than the yearly average and 63% cheaper than renting a car in November (when prices average $92.12 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 Canberra (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Canberra (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches in Canberra (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2
1
0
1.8 times in January
Jan
0.4 times in February
Feb
1.5 times in March
Mar
0.7 times in April
Apr
1.5 times in May
May
1.1 times in June
Jun
Jul
0.4 times in August
Aug
1.1 times in September
Sep
0.4 times in October
Oct
1.1 times in November
Nov
1.1 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Canberra (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in April the average rental period is 16 days, while in August, the average rental period is only one day.
Average number of rental days in Canberra (Downtown)
18
9
0
5 days in January
Jan
4 days in February
Feb
8 days in March
Mar
16 days in April
Apr
7 days in May
May
6 days in June
Jun
Jul
1 day in August
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
4 days in October
Oct
11 days in November
Nov
5 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Europcar, Avis, Keddy |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $38 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Keddy |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europcar | Toyota Kluger | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Avis | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large car |
| Europcar | Mazda CX5 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Europcar | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Avis | Toyota Corolla | 2 | 2 | Large car |
| Avis | Kia Sportage | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Avis | Toyota Corolla Sedan | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Keddy | Mazda CX5 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Keddy | Hyundai Kona | 4 | 3 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Europcar (rated 8.5 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 7.4 / 10)
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$47
Lowest daily price
$38
Total cars available
50
Top 6 suppliers in Canberra (Downtown) in 2026
Europcar
8.5
Excellent
6 reviews
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.8
$40–$72
per day
5/26 Essington Street, Mitchell, ACT, 2911
+61262845170
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:00
Tue
08:00-16:00
Wed
08:00-16:00
Thu
08:00-16:00
Fri
08:00-16:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Avis
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$40–$158
per day
Shop 5-51/53 Mort St
136333
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:30
Tue
08:00-17:30
Wed
08:00-17:30
Thu
08:00-17:30
Fri
08:00-17:30
Sat
08:00-12:00
Thrifty
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.2
$40–$158
per day
33 Mort St, Braddon ACT 2612
+61262477422
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:30
Tue
08:00-17:30
Wed
08:00-17:30
Thu
08:00-17:30
Fri
08:00-17:30
Sat
08:00-12:30
Sun
08:00-12:30
Budget
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.5
$47–$61
per day
Shop 5-51/53 Mort St
1300362848
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:30
Tue
08:00-17:30
Wed
08:00-17:30
Thu
08:00-17:30
Fri
08:00-17:30
Sat
08:00-12:00
Keddy
8.3
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.7
$38–$74
per day
Unit 5/26 Essington St, Mitchell ACT 2911, Australia
+610262845170
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:00
Tue
08:00-16:00
Wed
08:00-16:00
Thu
08:00-16:00
Fri
08:00-16:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Routes Car Rental
7.4
Average
Value for money
6.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.5
Car condition
7.3
$44–$81
per day
5/26 Essington Street, Mitchell, ACT, 2911, Australia
+610266518009 / +610262845170
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:00
Tue
08:00-16:00
Wed
08:00-16:00
Thu
08:00-16:00
Fri
08:00-16:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
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