Car Hire in Australia

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- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
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- Travel information
- Car hire prices in Australia
- The 23 most popular cities in Australia
- Top 15 Most Popular Locations in Australia
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Australia and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Here's what travellers say about hiring a car in Australia
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 49 suppliers in Australia in 2025
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Travel information
The 23 most popular cities in Australia
Top 15 Most Popular Locations in Australia
Map of top car rental locations
When to book in Australia and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Australia the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Australia fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthMay | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price 29 EUR | A good deal 15 EUR | Cheapest supplier Alpha car hire | Cheapest car type Small cars | 
36 EUR
in January
28 EUR
in February
30 EUR
in March
37 EUR
in April
26 EUR
in May
27 EUR
in June
34 EUR
in July
28 EUR
in August
29 EUR
in September
30 EUR
in October
33 EUR
in November
46 EUR
in December
The best month to hire a car in Australia is May — when the average price for a hire is 26,14 EUR per day. This is 9% less than the yearly average and 43% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is 46,25 EUR per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
Which month is most favoured for hiring a car in Australia?
Given the number of customers searching for a car in Australia, December is the most popular, while June is the month that sees the lowest demand.
1,2 times in January
Same as average in February
1,1 times in March
Same as average in April
0,8 times in May
0,7 times in June
0,9 times in July
0,9 times in August
1,1 times in September
1,1 times in October
Same as average in November
1,3 times in December
How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in Australia?
How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in February — an average of 9 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in October — an average of 7 days.
8 days in January
9 days in February
8 days in March
8 days in April
8 days in May
8 days in June
9 days in July
8 days in August
8 days in September
7 days in October
8 days in November
8 days in December
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 386 | 
| ✈️ Airport locations | 83 | 
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Bargain Car Rentals, Simba Car Hire, SIXT, NoBirds, Alpha car hire | 
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars, Small cars | 
| 🤑 Lowest price | 13 EUR per day | 
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Alpha car hire | 
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Car Rentals | MG 3 | 5 | 1 | Medium car | 
| Bargain Car Rentals | MG HS | 4 | 2 | SUV | 
| Bargain Car Rentals | Kia Stonic | 4 | 2 | SUV | 
| NoBirds | Kia Stonic | 5 | 2 | Medium car | 
| Bargain Car Rentals | MG 5 | 5 | 2 | Large car | 
| NoBirds | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 2 | Large car | 
| Jucy | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Medium car | 
| Simba Car Hire | MG 3 | 5 | 1 | Medium car | 
| SafeDrive Car Rentals | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 2 | Small car | 
| Simba Car Hire | Kia Cerato | 4 | 2 | Large car | 
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