Car Rental in Darwin (Downtown)
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Cheapest car rental rates
Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
$42.91 per day
Compact
Hyundai Accent or similar
$48.69 per day
Intermediate SUV
MG ZS or similar
$64.61 per day
Standard SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
$78.19 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
$79.48 per day
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger or similar
$141.58 per day
Standard Elite SUV
Suzuki Jimny or similar
$46.61 per day
Full-size Elite SUV
Toyota Kluger or similar
$101.29 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 8:07 PM on 5/5/25. 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
$75 per day
Average car rental length
7 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
$1.12 per liter or $4.22 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.04 per liter or $3.95 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.22 per liter or $4.61 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Downtown
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6.5 km / 4 miles away
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1,106.4 km / 687.5 miles away
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1,302.4 km / 809.3 miles away
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1,415 km / 879.2 miles away
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1,571 km / 976.2 miles away
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1,677.6 km / 1,042.4 miles away
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1,755.8 km / 1,091 miles away
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1,825.3 km / 1,134.2 miles away
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1,862.2 km / 1,157.1 miles away
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2,080.9 km / 1,293 miles away
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2,086.7 km / 1,296.6 miles away
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2,176.5 km / 1,352.4 miles away
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2,207.1 km / 1,371.4 miles away
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2,254.2 km / 1,400.7 miles away
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2,402 km / 1,492.5 miles away
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2,467.4 km / 1,533.2 miles away
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2,494.5 km / 1,550 miles away
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2,615.5 km / 1,625.2 miles away
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2,617.6 km / 1,626.5 miles away
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2,644.9 km / 1,643.5 miles away
Map of car rental locations
When are car rental prices the lowest in Darwin (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Darwin (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Darwin (Downtown)
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Darwin (Downtown) is February — when rental costs average $16.52 per day. This is 68% cheaper than the yearly average and 85% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $113.54 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.
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.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Darwin (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in May the average rental period is 18 days, while in April, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Darwin (Downtown)
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Darwin (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Darwin (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in October, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches in Darwin (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Bargain Car Rentals, Thrifty, Budget, Europcar, Dollar |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars, Small cars |
| Lowest price | $43 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Car Rentals | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Bargain Car Rentals | MG HS | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Bargain Car Rentals | Kia Stonic | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Bargain Car Rentals | Holden Acadia | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Jimny | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Budget | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Enterprise | MG 3 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Ford Everest | 4 | 4 | SUVs |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
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Australia
Kia Cerato
6/1/23 
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Bargain Car Rentals
8.8 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.3 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
$75.42
Lowest daily price
$42.91
Total cars available
94
Top 12 suppliers in Darwin (Downtown) in 2025
+611300729230
99 Mitchell St, Darwin City NT 0800
$49 - $203
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 - 16:00
Sun:
08:00 - 16:00
Dollar
+611800501934
55-59 Mitchell St
$79 - $192
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 15:30
Tue:
08:00 - 15:30
Wed:
08:00 - 15:30
Thu:
08:00 - 15:30
Fri:
08:00 - 15:30
Alice Car Rental
0437998755
89 Winellie Road, Winellie
$79 - $192
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 20:00
Tue:
08:00 - 20:00
Wed:
08:00 - 20:00
Thu:
08:00 - 20:00
Fri:
08:00 - 20:00
Sat:
08:00 - 20:00
Sun:
08:00 - 20:00
Budget
0889819800
Cnr Smith St & Mclachlan St
$67 - $86
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
Sun:
08:00 - 12:00
Ace Rent a car
+61428691087 / 1800620408
Shop 41, Mitchell Centre, 55/59 Mitchell Street
$86 - $143
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 15:30
Tue:
08:00 - 15:30
Wed:
08:00 - 15:30
Thu:
08:00 - 15:30
Fri:
08:00 - 15:30
Europcar
+610889410300
Shop 31 / 55-59 Mitchell Street
$70 - $101
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 13:00
Tue:
08:00 - 13:00
Wed:
08:00 - 13:00
Thu:
08:00 - 13:00
Fri:
08:00 - 13:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Sun:
08:00 - 13:00
SIXT
+61879147010
137-139 Stuart Highway
$70 - $101
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
Enterprise
+611300106666
102 Esplanade, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
$49 - $71
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 15:30
Tue:
08:00 - 15:30
Wed:
08:00 - 15:30
Thu:
08:00 - 15:30
Fri:
08:00 - 15:30
Sat:
08:00 - 12:00
Thrifty
+61136139
50 Mitchell St, Darwin City
$43 - $184
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
Keddy
+610889410300
Shop 31 / 55-59 Mitchell Street
$65 - $92
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 13:00
Tue:
08:00 - 13:00
Wed:
08:00 - 13:00
Thu:
08:00 - 13:00
Fri:
08:00 - 13:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Sun:
08:00 - 13:00
Firefly
0889255890
55-59 Mitchell St
$65 - $92
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 15:30
Tue:
08:00 - 15:30
Wed:
08:00 - 15:30
Thu:
08:00 - 15:30
Fri:
08:00 - 15:30
Routes Car Rental
+6189410300
31/55-59 Mitchell St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
$76 - $108
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 13:00
Tue:
08:00 - 13:00
Wed:
08:00 - 13:00
Thu:
08:00 - 13:00
Fri:
08:00 - 13:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Sun:
08:00 - 13:00
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites
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