Car Rental at Townsville Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Townsville Airport Car Rental
Economy
MG 3
or similar
$49.19
/ per day
Townsville Airport Car Rental
Intermediate
Suzuki Baleno
or similar
$51.51
/ per day
Townsville Airport Car Rental
Compact
Hyundai i30
or similar
$55.58
/ per day
Townsville Airport Car Rental
Full-size Regular Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux
or similar
$73.85
/ per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Townsville Airport Car Rental
Standard SUV
MG HS
or similar
$76.28
/ per day
Townsville Airport Car Rental
Premium Crossover
Skoda Kodiaq
or similar
$104.93
/ per day
Townsville Airport Car Rental
Full-size Elite SUV
Isuzu MU-X
or similar
$75.40
/ per day
Townsville Airport Car Rental
Standard Elite
Polestar 2
or similar
$153.37
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:19 on 2023-09-15. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$80.01 / per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 130 km/h
62 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
$1.26 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.41 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.09 per liter
Airport Car Rental
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
-
Magnetic Island
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The Paluma Range National Park
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Hinchinbrook Island
Top international routes
- Carins
- Brisbane
- Sydney
- Darwin
- Melbourne
- Adelaide
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 $52 per day
- Medium cars - from $52 per day
- Vans - from $151 per day
- Premium cars - from $93 per day
- Small cars - from $49 per day
- SUVs - from $72 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 (348 km / 216 mi)
Fact checked by
Eddie and Kelli
This article was reviewed and updated by Eddie and Kelli, the creators and authors of The Vanabond Tales, a travel blog focused on slow travel. Minimalist travel adventures that are budget-friendly, outdoor-focused, and environmentally conscious. You’ll currently find them aboard his little boat Whisper sailing the Mediterranean.
Airport info
Townsville Airport (TSV)
- IATA: TSV
- ICAO: YBTL
- Name: Townsville Airport (TSV)
- Distance from city: 3.1 miles / 5 km
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Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Townsville Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Townsville Airport varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day at Townsville Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Townsville Airport is February — when rental costs average $60.57 per day. This is 29% cheaper than the yearly average and 62% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $159.52 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 at Townsville Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 8 days, while in April, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days at Townsville Airport
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 at Townsville Airport in September, while they are least likely to rent in in August.
Monthly searches at Townsville Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
| Popular suppliers | Alamo, SIXT, Europcar, Thrifty, Dollar |
| Popular car categories | Large cars, Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars |
| Lowest price | $49 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 | MG 3 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris | 5 | Small cars | |
| Europcar | MG 3 | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Europcar | Ford Puma | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| Europcar | Suzuki Baleno | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| SIXT | Toyota Corolla Hatch | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan | 4 | 2 | Medium 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.
AR
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
SH
Australia
Hyundai Accent
August 31, 2019
Love Townsville. Castle Hill is spectacular and the Strand is beautiful.
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Alamo
9.3 / 10
Lowest rated company
Firefly
8.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
13
Average daily price
$80.01
Lowest daily price
$49.19
Total cars available
94
Top 13 Suppliers at Townsville Airport in 2023
+61749985899
Coral Sea Dr, Garbutt QLD 4814
$49 - $86
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
+61136139
Coral Sea Drive Townsville Airport, Terminal Building, Garbutt QLD 4814
$54 - $160
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
+61747254655
Townsville Airport, Coral Sea Dr, Garbutt QLD 4814
$72 - $115
Working hours
Mon:07:30-22:00
Tue:07:30-22:00
Wed:07:30-17:00
Thu:07:30-17:00
Fri:07:30-17:00
Sun:08:00-17:00
National
+610749985899
Townsville Airport In terminal, Coral Sea Dr, Garbutt QLD 4814
$105 - $236
Bargain Car Rentals
1300729230 / +61361650838
112 Dearness Street, Garbutt, QLD 4814
$134 - $140
Working hours
Mon:09:00-17:00
Tue:09:00-17:00
Wed:09:00-17:00
Thu:09:00-17:00
Fri:09:00-17:00
Sat:09:00-17:00
Sun:09:00-17:00
+610744414690
Townsville Airport, Stinson Ave, Townsville QLD 4814
$64 - $180
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
+610747601380
Terminal Building Townsville Airport, Townsville QLD 4810
$52 - $104
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
Budget
0747627433
Terminal Building
$84 - $128
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
Avis
0747627400
Terminal Building
$77 - $129
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
Dollar
+611800501934
Coral Sea Dr, Garbutt
$56 - $160
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
Enterprise
+61747793891
Terminal Building, Coral Sea Dr, Garbutt QLD 4814
$190 - $229
Keddy
+610747601380
Terminal Building Townsville Airport, Townsville QLD 4810
$76 - $151
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
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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