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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Maryborough Downtown Car Hire
Compact
Hyundai Accent
or comparable
£ 16.97
per day
City Centre Car Hire
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£ 17.92
per day
Hobart Airport Car Hire
Economy
Toyota Yaris
or comparable
£ 19.42
per day
Noosa Heads Downtown Car Hire
Standard
Toyota Corolla Sedan
or comparable
£ 25.11
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
City Centre Car Hire
Mini
Mitsubishi Mirage
or comparable
£ 27.70
/ per day
Gold Coast Airport Car Hire
Economy Elite
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£ 29.81
/ per day
Sunshine Coast Airport Car Hire
Full-size SUV
Ford Everest
or comparable
£ 32.73
/ per day
Launceston Airport Car Hire
Premium Van
Kia Carnival
or comparable
£ 38.88
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 17:07 on 2023-05-20.
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Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+61
Average car hire price
£ 26.07 / per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h
31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 - 130 km/h
62 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.06 per liter
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.26 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.90 per liter
Top 20 Most Popular Cities in Australia
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Car Hire in Melbourne starting at £ 23.51 per day
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Car Hire in Brisbane starting at £ 26.58 per day
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Car Hire in Sydney starting at £ 27.28 per day
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Car Hire in Perth starting at £ 44.95 per day
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Car Hire in Cairns starting at £ 31.02 per day
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Car Hire in Launceston starting at £ 18.41 per day
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Car Hire in Adelaide starting at £ 22.57 per day
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Car Hire in Darwin starting at £ 32.62 per day
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Car Hire in Canberra starting at £ 27.28 per day
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Car Hire in Newcastle starting at £ 30.89 per day
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Car Hire in Alice Springs starting at £ 44.21 per day
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Car Hire in Rockhampton starting at £ 54.85 per day
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Car Hire in Devonport starting at £ 21.30 per day
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Car Hire in Kalgoorlie starting at £ 44.00 per day
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Car Hire in Hervey Bay starting at £ 41.81 per day
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Car Hire in Wagga Wagga starting at £ 65.71 per day
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Car Hire in Tamworth starting at £ 26.13 per day
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Car Hire in Bendigo starting at £ 39.77 per day
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Car Hire in Port Douglas starting at £ 42.45 per day
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Car Hire in Ipswich starting at £ 27.88 per day
Top 16 Most Popular Destinations in Australia
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Car Hire at Melbourne Airport starting at £ 25.92 per day
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Car Hire at Sydney Airport starting at £ 35.45 per day
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Car Hire at Adelaide Airport starting at £ 22.57 per day
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Car Hire in Melbourne (Downtown) starting at £ 27.70 per day
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Car Hire at Darwin Airport starting at £ 32.67 per day
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Car Hire at Canberra Airport starting at £ 36.90 per day
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Car Hire in Melbourne Blackburn starting at £ 30.41 per day
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Car Hire in Brisbane Tingalpa starting at £ 26.70 per day
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Car Hire at Alice Springs Airport starting at £ 44.21 per day
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Car Hire in Melbourne Clayton starting at £ 30.41 per day
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Car Hire in Melbourne Hoppers Crossing starting at £ 39.77 per day
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Car Hire in Sydney Penrith starting at £ 44.58 per day
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Car Hire in Sydney Castle Hill starting at £ 44.58 per day
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Car Hire in Melbourne South Yarra starting at £ 55.51 per day
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Car Hire in Brisbane Archerfield starting at £ 69.29 per day
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Australia?
Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in Australia fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Australia
The cheapest month to hire a car in Australia is May with prices starting at £ 40.39 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is December with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 65.41. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 51. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.
How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in Australia?
Hirers picking up a car in Australia keep them for an average of 9 days during in December, while those picking up their cars in January keep them for an average of 7.
Average Hire Length in Australia
What time of year is most favoured for hiring a car in Australia?
Though Australia is popular for travellers all year long, the month for which the highest number of people search for a hire car is in December. in August is the month that sees the lowest demand for hire cars.
Monthly searches in Australia by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Hire Information
| Car hire locations | 262 |
| Airport locations | 75 |
| Popular suppliers | Bargain Car Rentals, SIXT, EastCoast Car Rentals, NoBirds, Jucy |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars, Small cars |
| Lowest price | £ 17 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Car Rentals | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Bargain Car Rentals | Kia Stonic | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Bargain Car Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Jucy | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 3 | Medium cars |
| NoBirds | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Bargain Car Rentals | Nissan X-Trail | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| SIXT | MG HS Aut. | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| SIXT | Kia Carnival | 5 | 3 | People Carriers |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Hyundai Kona | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris | 5 | Small 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.
RS
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
15 April 2023
Beaches, dolphins, Fraser Island, free parking almost everywhere
RE
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
9 April 2023
Prefer not to say
CC
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
4 April 2023
Visited relatives and attended a wedding
ES
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
2 April 2023
We travelled from Alice Springs to Uluru. We picked these up from airports at either location. Was such a thrill to drive such a great car through the Outback!!
AC
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Outlander
28 March 2023
We drove from Melbourne to the Mornington Peninsula for a wedding on top of Main Ridge - really great car for the drive, the views, the ease of stopping by in the local towns, the beach and more.
WO
United Kingdom
Honda HR-V
26 February 2023
Just visiting family
CM
United Kingdom
Nissan X-Trail
24 February 2023
We saw Fairy penguins at Burnie Penguin Centre come ashore at dusk and had a great walk in Cradle Mountain National Park where we saw wombats up close. Great Thai restaurants in Tasmania.
GE
United Kingdom
Hyundai Kona
21 February 2023
Lot of driving during my trip following the great ocean road. The scenery was spectacular. The food scene in Melbourne was second to none
JT
United Kingdom
Toyota Camry Hybrid
12 February 2023
Port Arthur, convict experience
AB
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
5 February 2023
Melbourne is an amazing city to visit. So much to see and do in the city e.g museums, botanical gardens and the Australian Open (we went). St. Miles beach nearby and the beaches of Mornington Peninsula a short drive away as are the Dandenong Ranges. And the cafe culture is wonderful. Great coffee and good food
WT
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
26 January 2023
Loved touring Tasmania and visiting friends.
JJ
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
26 January 2023
Trip to Canberra to see the superb Australian War Memorial, the Australian Parliament and National Art Gallery - a brilliant day!
SJ
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Outlander Aut.
8 January 2023
We used the car to travel to Taronga Zoo, Manly Beach, Bondi Junction for shopping and various trips to family in the area.
IT
United Kingdom
Toyota Camry
15 October 2022
May give the impression of being bit shoddy on arrival but worries ended there. Very friendly and helpful.
SM
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Outlander
6 October 2022
We were visiting our daughter and her family which was exciting enough. In addition, we found Australia to be a fantastic place with iconic places such as Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, Bondi beach, Watsons Bay and a whole lot more.
KE
Australia
Hyundai Accent
23 September 2022
Go to the National Parks and Maria Island! Beautiful!
LC
United Kingdom
MG 3
11 September 2022
Was here to spend time with I'll friends
AG
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
23 June 2022
Easy to find pick up point. Staff friendly and helpful. Car met our needs, no problems. Pick up and return quick and no fuss. We just didn't have any issues.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
YesDrive Car Rentals
9.6 / 10
Lowest rated company
NUCarrentals
8.2 / 10
Total number of reviews
843
Total rental companies
28
Average daily price
£ 26.07
Lowest daily price
£ 12.89
Total cars available
4686
Top 28 Hire Companies in Australia in 2023
YesDrive Car Rentals
1 location
£ 18 - £ 22
SIXT
146 locations
£ 19 - £ 133
GreenMotion
7 locations
£ 28 - £ 107
NoBirds
8 locations
£ 37 - £ 82
City Centre Car Rentals
7 locations
£ 56 - £ 56
EastCoast Car Rentals
13 locations
£ 22 - £ 64
Hertz
71 locations
£ 28 - £ 443
Bargain Car Rentals
12 locations
£ 18 - £ 146
Ace Rental Cars
6 locations
£ 30 - £ 128
Alamo
24 locations
£ 26 - £ 280
National
26 locations
£ 53 - £ 293
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL
2 locations
£ 37 - £ 131
Europcar
106 locations
£ 21 - £ 299
Budget
53 locations
£ 23 - £ 145
Thrifty
184 locations
£ 25 - £ 341
yesaway
3 locations
£ 40 - £ 74
Avis
68 locations
£ 17 - £ 163
Abaa Car Rentals
2 locations
£ 34 - £ 40
Enterprise
41 locations
£ 23 - £ 288
Jucy
6 locations
£ 27 - £ 42
Firefly
14 locations
Dollar
41 locations
£ 26 - £ 207
Keddy
30 locations
£ 28 - £ 108
JACE
1 location
URDRIVE
2 locations
£ 48 - £ 164
Bespoke Noosa Car Rentals
2 locations
£ 40 - £ 153
Flexways
2 locations
NUCarrentals
2 locations
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