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4x4
This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
Suzuki Jimny
or similar Standard Elite SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
4
2
A/C
4
$109.48$121.64
per day
Free cancellation
9.2
Outstanding
In terminal
Pick-up information
Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)
Terminal Building, Coote Road, Ayers Rock Airport, Yulara NT 0872
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)
Terminal Building, Coote Road, Ayers Rock Airport, Yulara NT 0872
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
8
3
A/C
5
$190.27$211.42
per day
Free cancellation
9.2
Outstanding
In terminal
Pick-up information
Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)
Terminal Building, Coote Road, Ayers Rock Airport, Yulara NT 0872
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)
Terminal Building, Coote Road, Ayers Rock Airport, Yulara NT 0872
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 00:58 on 22/03/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Ayers Rock Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Ayers Rock 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 Ayers Rock Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 5 suppliers at Ayers Rock Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$161 per day
Average car rental length
3 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%
Rating
8.0 / 10
Airport info
Name
Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)
IATA
AYQ
ICAO
YAYE
Overall rating
5.7 / 10
Getting to the airport
8.4
Check-in and departures
7.0
Terminal facilities
5.3
Wi-Fi
4.7
Restaurants and car rental services
4.5
Lounge
4.5
Top 20 locations near Ayers Rock Airport
- Ayers Rock Downtownfrom $93.00 per day6 km / 3.73 miles away
- Alice Springs Airportfrom $61.16 per day333.8 km / 207.41 miles away
- Alice Springs (Downtown)from $68.81 per day337.6 km / 209.77 miles away
- Ceduna Airportfrom $29.06 per day816.2 km / 507.16 miles away
- Mount Isa Airportfrom $81.37 per day1,006.4 km / 625.35 miles away
- Kalgoorlie Boulder Airportfrom $28.25 per day1,121.9 km / 697.12 miles away
- Port Lincoln Airportfrom $37.50 per day1,148.9 km / 713.89 miles away
- Broome Airportfrom $39.17 per day1,209.7 km / 751.67 miles away
- Broken Hill Downtownfrom $21.43 per day1,269.4 km / 788.77 miles away
- Esperance Airportfrom $65.40 per day1,294.2 km / 804.18 miles away
- Adelaide Salisburyfrom $45.76 per day1,296.8 km / 805.79 miles away
- Adelaide Croydon Parkfrom $34.57 per day1,301.4 km / 808.65 miles away
- Adelaide Airportfrom $20.94 per day1,305.4 km / 811.14 miles away
- Adelaide Northfrom $48.64 per day1,305.4 km / 811.14 miles away
- Adelaide (Downtown)from $47.58 per day1,307 km / 812.13 miles away
- Adelaide Marlestonfrom $52.16 per day1,307.1 km / 812.19 miles away
- Adelaide Edwardstownfrom $34.60 per day1,311.1 km / 814.68 miles away
- Adelaide Clovelly Parkfrom $38.86 per day1,312.3 km / 815.43 miles away
- Kingscote Airport(KGC)from $97.05 per day1,327.3 km / 824.75 miles away
- Penneshaw Downtownfrom $110.85 per day1,347.3 km / 837.17 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Thrifty
Terminal Building, Coote Road, Ayers Rock Airport, Yulara NT 0872
B
Dollar
Terminal Building, Coote Road, Ayers Rock Airport, Yulara
C
Hertz
Coote Rd
D
Avis
Terminal Building
E
Firefly
Coote Rd
When to book at Ayers Rock Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Ayers Rock Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Ayers Rock 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 monthFebruary | Most expensive month June | ||
| Average price $85 | A good deal $140 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day at Ayers Rock Airport
$238
$119
$0
$104
in January
Jan
$72
in February
Feb
$99
in March
Mar
$155
in April
Apr
$145
in May
May
$216
in June
Jun
$168
in July
Jul
$169
in August
Aug
$162
in September
Sep
$148
in October
Oct
$126
in November
Nov
$100
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Ayers Rock Airport is February — when rental costs average $72.22 per day. This is 15% cheaper than the yearly average and 67% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $216.30 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 Ayers Rock Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Ayers Rock Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in June.
Monthly searches at Ayers Rock Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
1.9
0.9
0
1.7 times in January
Jan
1.6 times in February
Feb
1.3 times in March
Mar
0.8 times in April
Apr
0.6 times in May
May
0.4 times in June
Jun
0.9 times in July
Jul
Same as average in August
Aug
0.7 times in September
Sep
0.8 times in October
Oct
1.2 times in November
Nov
1.1 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Ayers Rock Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in April the average rental period is 4 days, while in December, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days at Ayers Rock Airport
4
2
0
3 days in January
Jan
3 days in February
Feb
3 days in March
Mar
4 days in April
Apr
3 days in May
May
3 days in June
Jun
4 days in July
Jul
3 days in August
Aug
3 days in September
Sep
3 days in October
Oct
3 days in November
Nov
2 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Dollar, Avis, Hertz |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, medium cars, small cars, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $86 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-5 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Jimny | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-3 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Dollar | Mazda CX-30 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Avis | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large car |
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-3 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-30 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Ayers Rock Airport
7.0
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
April
Happiest customers drive
Mazda CX-3
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Jun 2, 2022
Diane S.
Toyota Camry
Ayers rock airport is small and not busy so easy pick up & drop off- just put keys in drop box. It is an expensive vacation spot due to remoteness. Our car rental was limited to 100 klms per day which made our rental even more expensive but unlimited was an obscene amount.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Dollar (rated 9.3 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$161
Lowest daily price
$86
Total cars available
45
Top 5 suppliers at Ayers Rock Airport in 2026
Dollar
9.3
Outstanding
28 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
9.7
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
9.3
Drop-off speed
9.9
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.3
$160–$301
per day
Terminal Building, Coote Road, Ayers Rock Airport, Yulara
+611800501934
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-15:30
Tue
09:00-15:30
Wed
09:00-15:30
Thu
09:00-15:30
Fri
09:00-15:30
Sat
09:00-15:30
Sun
09:00-15:30
Thrifty
9.3
Outstanding
32 reviews
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
9.5
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
9.5
Drop-off speed
9.8
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.3
$153–$265
per day
Terminal Building, Coote Road, Ayers Rock Airport, Yulara NT 0872
+61136139
Show working hours
Mon
09:30-16:00
Tue
09:30-18:00
Wed
09:30-16:00
Thu
09:30-16:00
Fri
09:30-16:00
Sat
09:30-16:00
Sun
09:30-16:00
Hertz
8.7
Excellent
5 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.5
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
$143–$341
per day
Coote Rd
0889576490
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-15:30
Tue
09:00-15:30
Wed
09:00-15:30
Thu
09:00-15:30
Fri
09:00-15:30
Sat
09:00-15:30
Sun
09:00-15:30
Avis
8.6
Excellent
5 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
7.8
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.0
$86–$134
per day
Terminal Building
0889562266
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-14:00
Tue
09:00-14:00
Wed
09:00-14:00
Thu
09:00-14:00
Fri
09:00-14:00
Sat
09:00-13:45
Firefly
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
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
$86–$134
per day
Coote Rd
0889576490
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-15:30
Tue
09:00-15:30
Wed
09:00-15:30
Thu
09:00-15:30
Fri
09:00-15:30
Sat
09:00-15:30
Sun
09:00-15:30
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