Car Rental at Townsville Airport

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Townsville Airport, Townsville, Australia
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Economy
MG 3 or similar
MG 3
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$79.03 per day
Intermediate
Suzuki Baleno or similar
Suzuki Baleno
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$90.13 per day
Compact
Hyundai i30 or similar
Hyundai i30
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$95.34 per day
Standard
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$114.77 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Full-size Elite
Isuzu MU-X or similar
Isuzu MU-X
  • 7
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$149.91 / per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$123.29 / per day
Premium
Ford Everest or similar
Ford Everest
  • 5
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$145.22 / per day
Compact
Toyota Yaris or similar
Toyota Yaris
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$79.70 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 16:58 on 2023-03-24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Language
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
61
Average car rental price
$109.67 / per day
Average car rental length
9 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h
50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
10.0
Average gasoline price
$1.30 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.46 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.13 / 1 liter
Townsville Airport Car Rental

Airport Car Rental

Although the North Queensland city of Townsville is not as popular a tourist destination as the state’s larger hubs, Brisbane and Cairns, it has its fair share of delights to share with visitors. These include beautiful beaches, a more relaxed atmosphere, interesting museums, and cultural centers, as well as access to the Australian Outback and rainforest.

Top international routes

  • Brisbane
  • Sydney
  • Darwin
  • Melbourne

Main airlines

Regional Express and Qantas

Terminals

The airport has a single terminal which is divided into the Southern and Northern concourses. The former is also known as the international terminal and the latter as the domestic terminal, but they are part of the same building.

Location

The airport is about 7 km (4.3 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 $130 per day
  • Medium cars - from $113 per day
  • Small cars - from $100 per day
  • SUVs - from $150 per day

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 (348 km / 216 mi)
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Airport info

Rating
6.3
  • Getting to the airport 6.0
  • Check-in and departures 8.6
  • Terminal facilities 6.2
  • Wi-Fi 4.7
  • Restaurants and car rental services 3.3
  • Lounge 4.9

Townsville Airport (TSV)

  • IATA: TSV
  • ICAO: YBTL
  • Name: Townsville Airport (TSV)
  • Size: Medium Airport
  • Passengers (per year): 1,644,089
  • Distance from city: 3.1 miles / 5 km W of town
  • Phone: 61747273211
  • Email: info@tsvairport.com.au

Top 20 Locations near Townsville Airport

  1. 230.5 km / 143.2 miles away
  2. Car Rental at Cairns Airport from $35.91 per day
    285.6 km / 177.4 miles away
  3. 286.6 km / 178.1 miles away
  4. Car Rental at Mackay Airport from $76.66 per day
    328.6 km / 204.2 miles away
  5. 500.1 km / 310.7 miles away
  6. 597.0 km / 370.9 miles away
  7. 688.3 km / 427.7 miles away
  8. 848.1 km / 527.0 miles away
  9. 920.5 km / 572.0 miles away
  10. 1040.9 km / 646.8 miles away
  11. 1059.3 km / 658.2 miles away
  12. 1096.6 km / 681.4 miles away
  13. 1110.7 km / 690.1 miles away
  14. 1111.0 km / 690.3 miles away
  15. Car Rental in Brisbane Ascot from $94.80 per day
    1112.1 km / 691.0 miles away
  16. 1112.4 km / 691.2 miles away
  17. 1117.1 km / 694.1 miles away
  18. 1119.3 km / 695.5 miles away
  19. 1121.3 km / 696.7 miles away
  20. Car Rental at Moree Airport from $36.36 per day
    1179.3 km / 732.8 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

When are car rental prices cheapest at Townsville Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Townsville Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at Townsville Airport
$62.74
January
$61.40
February
$79.77
March
$93.06
April
$86.14
May
$98.36
June
$95.15
July
$112.64
August
$107.51
September
$103.90
October
$81.82
November
$79.44
December
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at Townsville Airport is February when prices for an Economy class start from $61.40. You can see that this is 31% cheaper than the yearly average and 45% cheaper than renting a car in August (when rental prices start at $112.64 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are just average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!

What’s the most frequent rental length at Townsville Airport?

Travel length differs from one month to another: in July the average rental period is 8 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average Rental Length
4
January
4
February
5
March
7
April
7
May
5
June
8
July
5
August
6
September
6
October
8
November
7
December

Which is the busiest month for car rental at Townsville Airport?

Travelers are most likely to rent a car at Townsville Airport in April, while they are least likely to to rent in in November.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
99%
January
76%
February
106%
March
144%
April
68%
May
137%
June
99%
July
91%
August
129%
September
106%
October
53%
November
91%
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers Alamo, SIXT, Europcar, Avis, Hertz
Popular car categories Large cars, SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars
Lowest price $79 per day
Cheapest supplier Alamo

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Alamo Hyundai i30 5 2 Large cars
Alamo Kia Picanto 4 1 Small cars
Alamo Toyota Yaris 4 2 Medium cars
Europcar Hyundai i30 5 2 Large cars
Alamo Skoda Kamiq 5 2 SUVs
SIXT Toyota Yaris 5 Small cars
SIXT Kia Carnival 5 3 Vans
SIXT Toyota Corolla Hatch 5 2 Large cars
Alamo Toyota Corolla 4 2 Large cars
Europcar Suzuki Baleno 4 2 Large cars

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an 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, verified, and trustworthy.

Australia
Toyota Corolla
December 23, 2020
Oh my god you must check out Halifax and Cardwell beautiful lovely scenery with lovely people need a little townships. The weather in those areas were extremely warm but fresh at the same time however Townsville really hot even the air in there. We will definitely be back and will be using National discovery car rental again. Thank you so much for a beautiful holiday
Australia
Hyundai Accent
August 31, 2019
Love Townsville. Castle Hill is spectacular and the Strand is beautiful.

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Alamo
9.31 / 10
Lowest rated company
Firefly
8.43 / 10
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
$109.67
Lowest daily price
$79.03
Total cars available
86

Top 12 Suppliers at Townsville Airport in 2023

Alamo
Exceptional 9.3 / 22 reviews
+61749985899
Coral Sea Dr, Garbutt QLD 4814
$79 - $96
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-16:30
Fri:08:00-16:30
Sat:08:00-14:00
Sun:10:00-17:30
Thrifty
Thrifty
Exceptional 9.1 / 8 reviews
+61136139
Coral Sea Drive Townsville Airport, Terminal Building, Garbutt QLD 4814
$92 - $114
Working hours
Mon:07:30-22:00
Tue:07:30-22:00
Wed:07:30-22:00
Thu:07:30-22:00
Fri:07:30-22:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:09:00-22:00
SIXT
Excellent 8.9 / 4 reviews
+61747254655
Townsville Airport, Coral Sea Dr, Garbutt QLD 4814
$118 - $150
National
National
Excellent 8.9 / 1 reviews
+610749985899
Townsville Airport In terminal, Coral Sea Dr, Garbutt QLD 4814
$114 - $137
Hertz
Excellent 8.8
+610744414690
Townsville Airport, Stinson Ave, Townsville QLD 4814
$100 - $119
Working hours
Mon:07:30-22:00
Tue:07:30-22:00
Wed:07:30-22:00
Thu:07:30-22:00
Fri:07:30-22:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:09:00-22:00
Avis
Avis
Excellent 8.7 / 1 reviews
0747627400
Terminal Building
$104 - $205
Working hours
Mon:07:30-22:30
Tue:07:30-22:30
Wed:07:30-22:30
Thu:07:30-22:30
Fri:07:30-22:30
Sat:07:45-20:30
Sun:07:45-22:30
Budget
Budget
Excellent 8.7 / 2 reviews
0747627433
Terminal Building
Working hours
Mon:07:30-22:30
Tue:07:30-22:30
Wed:07:30-22:30
Thu:07:30-22:30
Fri:07:30-22:30
Sat:07:45-20:30
Sun:07:45-22:30
Enterprise
Enterprise
Excellent 8.7
+61747793891
Terminal Building, Coral Sea Dr, Garbutt QLD 4814
$113 - $137
Europcar
Excellent 8.6 / 6 reviews
+610747601380
Terminal Building Townsville Airport, Townsville QLD 4810
$90 - $200
Working hours
Mon:07:30-17:00
Tue:07:30-17:00
Wed:07:30-17:00
Thu:07:30-17:00
Fri:07:30-17:00
Sat:08:00-14:00
Sun:08:00-14:00
Dollar
Dollar
Excellent 8.5
+611800501934
Coral Sea Dr, Garbutt
$95 - $124
Working hours
Mon:07:30-22:00
Tue:07:30-22:00
Wed:07:30-22:00
Thu:07:30-22:00
Fri:07:30-22:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:09:00-22:00
Keddy
Keddy
Excellent 8.5
+610747601380
Terminal Building Townsville Airport, Townsville QLD 4810
$115 - $189
Working hours
Mon:07:30-17:00
Tue:07:30-17:00
Wed:07:30-17:00
Thu:07:30-17:00
Fri:07:30-17:00
Sat:08:00-14:00
Sun:08:00-14:00
Firefly
Firefly
Excellent 8.4
0744414690
Stinson Ave
Working hours
Mon:07:30-22:00
Tue:07:30-22:00
Wed:07:30-22:00
Thu:07:30-22:00
Fri:07:30-22:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:09:00-22:00
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