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Launceston (Downtown), Launceston, Australia
Fri, Jun 19
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Cheapest car rental rates

Suzuki Baleno

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
1
$22.28
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
147A Wellington St
Drop-off information
Downtown
147A Wellington St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Kia Cerato

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
2
$25.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
147A Wellington St
Drop-off information
Downtown
147A Wellington St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Hyundai Kona

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
3
$27.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
147A Wellington St
Drop-off information
Downtown
147A Wellington St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Toyota RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
4
$30.00
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
147A Wellington St
Drop-off information
Downtown
147A Wellington St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Mitsubishi Lancer

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
5
$32.94
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
147A Wellington St
Drop-off information
Downtown
147A Wellington St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 23:53 on 15/06/26. 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
$45 per day
Average car rental length
5 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
$1.27 per liter or $4.81 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.15 per liter or $4.35 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.45 per liter or $5.49 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Launceston (Downtown)

  1. Launceston Airportfrom $16.78 per day
    13.5 km / 8.39 miles away
  2. Devonport Airportfrom $34.62 per day
    66.4 km / 41.26 miles away
  3. Devonport (Downtown)from $34.73 per day
    70.6 km / 43.87 miles away
  4. Devonport Ferryfrom $35.04 per day
    70.9 km / 44.06 miles away
  5. Burnie (Downtown)from $34.01 per day
    111.8 km / 69.47 miles away
  6. Burnie Airportfrom $34.66 per day
    127.6 km / 79.29 miles away
  7. Hobart Airportfrom $14.18 per day
    158.6 km / 98.55 miles away
  8. Hobart (Downtown)from $26.39 per day
    161.4 km / 100.29 miles away
  9. Melbourne Morningtonfrom $46.04 per day
    398.4 km / 247.55 miles away
  10. Pakenham (Downtown)from $29.78 per day
    401.3 km / 249.36 miles away
  11. Bairnsdale (Downtown)from $35.50 per day
    402.7 km / 250.23 miles away
  12. Melbourne Frankstonfrom $29.46 per day
    404.5 km / 251.34 miles away
  13. Melbourne Dandenongfrom $29.62 per day
    417.6 km / 259.48 miles away
  14. Melbourne Mordiallocfrom $38.71 per day
    420.1 km / 261.04 miles away
  15. Melbourne Noble Park
    421.5 km / 261.91 miles away
  16. Melbourne Moorabbinfrom $26.37 per day
    427.3 km / 265.51 miles away
  17. Melbourne Claytonfrom $21.00 per day
    427.6 km / 265.7 miles away
  18. Melbourne Bayswaterfrom $27.70 per day
    431.8 km / 268.31 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

A
Thrifty
76 FREDERICK STREET, LAUNCESTON 7250 TAS
B
Hertz
58 Paterson St
C
Europcar
80 Tamar St, Launceston, TAS 7250
D
Dollar
76 FREDERICK STREET, LAUNCESTON 7250 TAS
E
Budget
147A Wellington St

When to book in Launceston (Downtown) and for how long?

When are car rental prices the lowest in Launceston (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Launceston (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 monthMay Most expensive month December
A good deal $37 Cheapest supplier Europcar Cheapest car type Medium cars
Average rental costs per day in Launceston (Downtown)
$236
$118
$0
Jan

$78

in February

Feb

$79

in March

Mar

$74

in April

Apr

$26

in May

May
Jun

$27

in July

Jul

$28

in August

Aug

$65

in September

Sep

$55

in October

Oct
Nov

$214

in December

Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Launceston (Downtown) is May — when rental costs average $25.74 per day. This is 79% cheaper than the yearly average and 88% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $214.11 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 Launceston (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in in Launceston (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in February, while they are least likely to rent in in March.

Monthly searches in Launceston (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.4
1.2
0
Jan

2.2 times in February

Feb

0.6 times in March

Mar

0.6 times in April

Apr

1.7 times in May

May
Jun

0.6 times in July

Jul

0.6 times in August

Aug

0.6 times in September

Sep

0.6 times in October

Oct
Nov

1.7 times in December

Dec

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Launceston (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in August the average rental period is 12 days, while in March, the average rental period is only 2 days.

Average number of rental days in Launceston (Downtown)
13
7
0
Jan

4 days in February

Feb

2 days in March

Mar

9 days in April

Apr

4 days in May

May
Jun

3 days in July

Jul

12 days in August

Aug

3 days in September

Sep

4 days in October

Oct
Nov

4 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

🔥 Popular suppliersEuropcar, Keddy, Budget, Thrifty, Dollar
🚗 Popular car typesMedium cars, SUVs, small cars, station wagons
🤑 Lowest price$27 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierEuropcar

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 7.4 / 10)
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$45
Lowest daily price
$27
Total cars available
80

Top 8 suppliers in Launceston (Downtown) in 2026

Thrifty
Thrifty
8.7
Excellent
8 reviews
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.1
$48–$83
per day
76 FREDERICK STREET, LAUNCESTON 7250 TAS
+61136139
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
Hertz
Hertz
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
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
9.2
$48–$83
per day
58 Paterson St
0363983050
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
Dollar
Dollar
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.1
$39–$68
per day
76 FREDERICK STREET, LAUNCESTON 7250 TAS
+611800501934
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
Europcar
Europcar
8.5
Excellent
4 reviews
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.8
$27–$153
per day
80 Tamar St, Launceston, TAS 7250
+61363919161 / +61363318200
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Sun
09:00-13:00
Firefly
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
8.4
Car condition
8.4
$27–$153
per day
58 Paterson St
0363983050
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
Budget
Budget
8.3
Very Good
1 review
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
$32–$46
per day
147A Wellington St
0363253700
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
08:00-12:00
Keddy
Keddy
8.3
Very Good
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
$31–$149
per day
80 Tamar St, Launceston, TAS 7250
+610363318200
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Sun
09:00-13:00
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
7.4
Average
2 reviews
Value for money
6.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.5
Car condition
7.4
$32–$76
per day
80 Tamar St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
+6163318200
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Sun
09:00-13:00

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Jun 16, 2026
Good experience overall
Detailed explanation. Good prices, customized search.
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Jun 16, 2026
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Jun 16, 2026
Fast and easy booking
Fast and easy booking
Morten Sloth,
Jun 16, 2026
Very easy
Very easy. Thanks
Steve,
Jun 16, 2026
Alaa
Price was good. I received brand new car. Pickup and drop off was so quick
Alaa Abuhilweh,
Jun 16, 2026
Great choice
Great choice
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Jun 16, 2026
Easy booking process.
Easy booking process.
Finola Oneill,
Jun 16, 2026
Location
Location, cost, friendly and efficient staff.
Barry,
Jun 16, 2026
Agent helpfulness and courtesy
Agent helpfulness and courtesy
MP,
Jun 16, 2026
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Jun 16, 2026
simplicity
great experience
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Jun 16, 2026
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Jun 16, 2026
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Jun 16, 2026
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Michele Coletta,
Jun 16, 2026
We had a no hassle experience.
We had no hassles either picking up or returning our car. The car was in good repair...
Linda,
Jun 16, 2026
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