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MG 3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$48.86
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
303 Ingham Rd, Garbutt QLD 4814, Australia
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Downtown
303 Ingham Rd, Garbutt QLD 4814, Australia
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$47.55
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
303 Ingham Rd, Garbutt QLD 4814, Australia
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Downtown
303 Ingham Rd, Garbutt QLD 4814, Australia
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Toyota Yaris Cross
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$52.46
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
303 Ingham Rd, Garbutt QLD 4814, Australia
Upon arrival check in at the Europcar/Routes counter. If assistance is required please call.
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Downtown
303 Ingham Rd, Garbutt QLD 4814, Australia
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Toyota Yaris
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$55.94
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
303 Ingham Road, Townsville, Qld,4810,Au
Drop-off information
Downtown
303 Ingham Road, Townsville, Qld,4810,Au
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All-wheel drive
Subaru Crosstrek
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$67.70
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
303 Ingham Rd, Garbutt QLD 4814, Australia
Upon arrival check in at the Europcar/Routes counter. If assistance is required please call.
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Downtown
303 Ingham Rd, Garbutt QLD 4814, Australia
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MG HS
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$68.29
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
303 Ingham Rd, Garbutt QLD 4814, Australia
Upon arrival check in at the Europcar/Routes counter. If assistance is required please call.
Drop-off information
Downtown
303 Ingham Rd, Garbutt QLD 4814, Australia
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Hyundai Kona
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$69.22
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
303 Ingham Rd, Garbutt QLD 4814, Australia
Upon arrival check in at the Europcar/Routes counter. If assistance is required please call.
Drop-off information
Downtown
303 Ingham Rd, Garbutt QLD 4814, Australia
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Toyota Yaris Cross
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$70.70
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Corner Ingham And Meenan St., Townsville, 4810
Drop-off information
Downtown
Corner Ingham And Meenan St., Townsville, 4810
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All-wheel drive
Honda CR-V
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$71.64
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
303 Ingham Rd, Garbutt QLD 4814, Australia
Upon arrival check in at the Europcar/Routes counter. If assistance is required please call.
Drop-off information
Downtown
303 Ingham Rd, Garbutt QLD 4814, Australia
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Mazda CX5
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$72.95
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
303 Ingham Road, Townsville, Qld,4810,Au
Drop-off information
Downtown
303 Ingham Road, Townsville, Qld,4810,Au
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Mazda CX5
or similar Standard Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$77.59
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Corner Ingham And Meenan St., Townsville, 4810
Drop-off information
Downtown
Corner Ingham And Meenan St., Townsville, 4810
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Mazda CX3
or similar Compact Monospace
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$85.20
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Corner Ingham And Meenan St., Townsville, 4810
Drop-off information
Downtown
Corner Ingham And Meenan St., Townsville, 4810
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Toyota Kluger
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$88.48
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
303 Ingham Rd, Garbutt QLD 4814, Australia
Upon arrival check in at the Europcar/Routes counter. If assistance is required please call.
Drop-off information
Downtown
303 Ingham Rd, Garbutt QLD 4814, Australia
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$89.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Corner Ingham And Meenan St., Townsville, 4810
Drop-off information
Downtown
Corner Ingham And Meenan St., Townsville, 4810
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Kia Cerato
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$93.61
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Corner Ingham And Meenan St., Townsville, 4810
Drop-off information
Downtown
Corner Ingham And Meenan St., Townsville, 4810
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Ford Ranger
or similar Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$102.88
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Corner Ingham And Meenan St., Townsville, 4810
Drop-off information
Downtown
Corner Ingham And Meenan St., Townsville, 4810
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$107.87
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Corner Ingham And Meenan St., Townsville, 4810
Drop-off information
Downtown
Corner Ingham And Meenan St., Townsville, 4810
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Toyota Kluger
or similar Full-size Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$110.46
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Corner Ingham And Meenan St., Townsville, 4810
Drop-off information
Downtown
Corner Ingham And Meenan St., Townsville, 4810
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
$114.55
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Corner Ingham And Meenan St., Townsville, 4810
Drop-off information
Downtown
Corner Ingham And Meenan St., Townsville, 4810
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$124.25
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
303 Ingham Rd, Garbutt QLD 4814, Australia
Upon arrival check in at the Europcar/Routes counter. If assistance is required please call.
Drop-off information
Downtown
303 Ingham Rd, Garbutt QLD 4814, Australia
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4x4
Ford Everest
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$158.29
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
303 Ingham Rd, Garbutt QLD 4814, Australia
Upon arrival check in at the Europcar/Routes counter. If assistance is required please call.
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Downtown
303 Ingham Rd, Garbutt QLD 4814, Australia
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Townsville (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Townsville (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 7 suppliers in Townsville (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$80 per day
Average car rental length
2 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
$1.24 per liter or $4.69 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.15 per liter or $4.35 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.41 per liter or $5.34 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Townsville (Downtown)
- Townsville Airportfrom $39.16 per day1.3 km / 0.81 miles away
- Whitsunday Coast Airportfrom $44.71 per day230.5 km / 143.23 miles away
- Airlie Beach Downtownfrom $37.90 per day232.4 km / 144.41 miles away
- Cairns (Downtown)from $41.99 per day281.1 km / 174.67 miles away
- Cairns Airportfrom $20.10 per day285.6 km / 177.46 miles away
- Mackay (Downtown)from $95.32 per day327 km / 203.19 miles away
- Mackay Airportfrom $118.20 per day328.6 km / 204.18 miles away
- Port Douglas Downtownfrom $62.05 per day338.7 km / 210.46 miles away
- Emerald Airportfrom $56.55 per day500.1 km / 310.75 miles away
- Rockhampton Airportfrom $81.42 per day597 km / 370.96 miles away
- Gladstone Airportfrom $62.22 per day688.3 km / 427.69 miles away
- Mount Isa Airportfrom $43.07 per day776.7 km / 482.62 miles away
- Bundaberg Downtownfrom $53.97 per day847.1 km / 526.36 miles away
- Bundaberg Airportfrom $49.96 per day848.1 km / 526.98 miles away
- Hervey Bay Downtownfrom $50.46 per day909.9 km / 565.39 miles away
- Hervey Bay Airportfrom $54.05 per day920.5 km / 571.97 miles away
- Noosa Heads Downtownfrom $36.47 per day1,023.6 km / 636.04 miles away
- Sunshine Coast Airportfrom $29.84 per day1,040.9 km / 646.79 miles away
- Maroochydore (Downtown)from $38.12 per day1,044.8 km / 649.21 miles away
- Currimundi (Downtown)1,056.8 km / 656.67 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
SIXT
Corner Ingham And Meenan St., Townsville, 4810
B
Hertz
32 Bombala St
C
Dollar
32 Bombala St, Garbutt Townsville
D
Thrifty
32 Bombala St
E
Firefly
32 Bombala St
When to book in Townsville (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Townsville (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Townsville (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 monthMarch | Most expensive month February | |
| A good deal $82 | Cheapest supplier Routes Car Rental | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in Townsville (Downtown)
$136
$68
$0
Jan
$124
in February
Feb
$57
in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Townsville (Downtown) is March — when rental costs average $56.75 per day. This is 37% cheaper than the yearly average and 54% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average $123.81 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 Townsville (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Townsville (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in February, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches in Townsville (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Jan
Same as average in February
Feb
Same as average in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Townsville (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in March the average rental period is 3 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Townsville (Downtown)
3
2
0
Jan
2 days in February
Feb
3 days in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | SIXT |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $44 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Routes Car Rental |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIXT | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 5 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 7.4 / 10)
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$80
Lowest daily price
$44
Total cars available
25
Top 7 suppliers in Townsville (Downtown) in 2026
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
$30
per day
32 Bombala St
0744414890
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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
SIXT
8.6
Excellent
2 reviews
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.1
$105–$157
per day
Corner Ingham And Meenan St., Townsville, 4810
+61747254600
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Mon
07:30-16:30
Tue
07:30-16:30
Wed
07:30-16:30
Thu
07:30-16:30
Fri
07:30-16:30
Dollar
8.5
Excellent
2 reviews
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
$105–$157
per day
32 Bombala St, Garbutt Townsville
+611800501934
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
Thrifty
8.5
Excellent
2 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.1
$105–$157
per day
32 Bombala St
0744414890
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
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
$105–$157
per day
32 Bombala St
0744414890
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
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
$105–$157
per day
305 Ingham Rd, Garbutt QLD 4814
+610747627050
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-14:00
Tue
08:00-14:00
Wed
08:00-14:00
Thu
08:00-14:00
Fri
08:00-14:00
Routes Car Rental
7.4
Average
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
$44–$239
per day
303 Ingham Rd, Garbutt QLD 4814, Australia
+6147627050
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-14:00
Tue
08:00-14:00
Wed
08:00-14:00
Thu
08:00-14:00
Fri
08:00-14:00
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