Car Rental at Townsville Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Economy
MG 3
or similar
$79.03
per day
Intermediate
Suzuki Baleno
or similar
$90.13
per day
Compact
Hyundai i30
or similar
$95.34
per day
Standard
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$114.77
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Full-size Elite
Isuzu MU-X
or similar
$149.91
/ per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry
or similar
$123.29
/ per day
Premium
Ford Everest
or similar
$145.22
/ per day
Compact
Toyota Yaris
or similar
$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%
Average gasoline price
$1.30 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.46 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.13 / 1 liter
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)
Airport info
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
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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
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
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
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.
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
9.31 / 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
+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
+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
+61747254655
Townsville Airport, Coral Sea Dr, Garbutt QLD 4814
$118 - $150
National
+610749985899
Townsville Airport In terminal, Coral Sea Dr, Garbutt QLD 4814
$114 - $137
+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
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
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
+61747793891
Terminal Building, Coral Sea Dr, Garbutt QLD 4814
$113 - $137
+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
+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
+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
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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