Car Rental at Townsville Airport

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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of rental car
- Services and facilities
- Nearest gas station
- Popular one-way rentals
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Townsville Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Townsville Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Townsville Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 13 suppliers at Townsville Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport travel guide

While laidback, tropical Townsville may not receive as much recognition as the state’s larger hubs, Brisbane and Cairns, it has more than its fair share of delights to share with visitors. These include beautiful beaches, access to Great Barrier Reef and the Aussie Outback as well as interesting museums, and cultural centers. For those looking to explore the sunshine and warmth of tropical north Queensland, it is the perfect jumping-off point.
Some of the attractions on Townsville's doorstep include
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The Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef
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Magnetic Island
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The Paluma Range National Park
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Hinchinbrook Island
Top international routes
- Brisbane
- Palm Island
- Cairns
- Mackay
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Mount Isa
- Lab Lab
- Cloncurry
- Phosphate Hill
Main airlines
Qantas, Jetstar, REX - Regional Express, Virgin Australia, Alliance
Terminals
Townsville Airport is a modern and well-organized small to medium airport handling over 1 million passengers a year from major Australian cities and regional Queensland. It has one terminal and seven gates including four aerobridges.
Location
The airport is about 6 km (3.7 miles) west of the airport. The trip between the two takes about ten minutes by car.
Most popular types of rental car
- Large cars - from €34 per day
- SUVs - from €35 per day
- Medium cars - from €33 per day
- Small cars - from €33 per day
- Vans - from €134 per day
Services and facilities
The airport offers a variety of services and amenities including a private airport lounge and a few cafes and bars. There are also WIFI services, charging stations, luggage trolleys, an ATM, and baby changing tables.
Nearest gas station
A Caltex gas station at 26 Pilkington Street is about 6 km (3.7 miles) from the airport and can be reached in about eight minutes. There are several other gas stations that are just as close to the airport, but this one is open 24/7 and has received good ratings from customers.
Popular one-way rentals
- Cairns (344 km / 214 miles)
- Mackay (391 km / 243 miles)
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Airport info
Top 20 locations near Townsville Airport
- Whitsunday Coast Airportfrom €28.46 per day231.6 km / 143.91 miles away
- Cairns Airportfrom €47.77 per day284.3 km / 176.66 miles away
- Mackay Airportfrom €109.83 per day329.9 km / 204.99 miles away
- Emerald Airportfrom €37.12 per day501.4 km / 311.56 miles away
- Rockhampton Airportfrom €47.26 per day598.3 km / 371.77 miles away
- Gladstone Airportfrom €60.08 per day689.6 km / 428.5 miles away
- Bundaberg Downtownfrom €34.14 per day848.4 km / 527.17 miles away
- Bundaberg Airportfrom €36.15 per day849.3 km / 527.73 miles away
- Hervey Bay Downtownfrom €34.95 per day911.2 km / 566.19 miles away
- Hervey Bay Airportfrom €38.29 per day921.8 km / 572.78 miles away
- Sunshine Coast Airportfrom €27.97 per day1,042.2 km / 647.59 miles away
- Toowoomba Wellcamp Airportfrom €33.56 per day1,060.6 km / 659.03 miles away
- Brisbane Brendalefrom €52.45 per day1,097.9 km / 682.2 miles away
- Brisbane Airportfrom €21.78 per day1,112 km / 690.96 miles away
- Brisbane Ascotfrom €56.00 per day1,113.4 km / 691.83 miles away
- Brisbane Fortitude Valleyfrom €33.94 per day1,113.7 km / 692.02 miles away
- Brisbane (Downtown)from €30.74 per day1,113.8 km / 692.08 miles away
- Brisbane Tingalpafrom €30.83 per day1,118.4 km / 694.94 miles away
- Brisbane Rockleafrom €30.55 per day1,120.7 km / 696.37 miles away
- Brisbane Archerfieldfrom €51.18 per day1,122.6 km / 697.55 miles away
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When to book at Townsville Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Townsville Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Townsville Airport 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 monthJanuary | Most expensive month September | ||
Average price €54 | A good deal €47 | Cheapest supplier Alamo | Cheapest car type Small cars |
€38
in January
€40
in February
€52
in March
€48
in April
€46
in May
€50
in June
€57
in July
€59
in August
€98
in September
€76
in October
€73
in November
€55
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Townsville Airport is January — when rental costs average €38.00 per day. This is 30% cheaper than the yearly average and 61% cheaper than renting a car in September (when prices average €97.51 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 at Townsville Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Townsville Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in February, while they are least likely to rent in in September.
0.7 times in January
1.5 times in February
1.1 times in March
1.5 times in April
1.3 times in May
1.1 times in June
1.2 times in July
0.9 times in August
0.4 times in September
0.5 times in October
1.2 times in November
0.7 times in December
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Townsville Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in February the average rental period is 8 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 4 days.
7 days in January
8 days in February
6 days in March
7 days in April
6 days in May
5 days in June
8 days in July
6 days in August
6 days in September
4 days in October
5 days in November
6 days in December
Car rental information
🔥 Popular suppliers | Bargain Car Rentals, Alamo, Thrifty, Budget, Dollar |
🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars, Vans |
🤑 Lowest price | €33 per day |
👛 Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
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Bargain Car Rentals | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Bargain Car Rentals | MG HS | 4 | 2 | SUV |
Bargain Car Rentals | Kia Stonic | 4 | 2 | SUV |
Bargain Car Rentals | MG 5 | 5 | 2 | Large car |
Bargain Car Rentals | Holden Acadia | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Bargain Car Rentals | Toyota Hiace | 5 | 5 | Van |
Alamo | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Bargain Car Rentals | Toyota Hilux | 2 | 3 | Large car |
Alamo | Hyundai i30 | 5 | 2 | Large car |
Alamo | Mazda CX-3 | 4 | 2 | SUV |
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