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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Maryborough Downtown Car Hire
Compact
Hyundai Accent or comparable
Hyundai Accent
  • 4
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
£ 16.97 per day
City Centre Car Hire
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Car Rentals
£ 17.92 per day
Hobart Airport Car Hire
Economy
Toyota Yaris or comparable
Toyota Yaris
  • 5
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£ 19.42 per day
Noosa Heads Downtown Car Hire
Standard
Toyota Corolla Sedan or comparable
Toyota Corolla Sedan
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
£ 25.11 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

City Centre Car Hire
Mini
Mitsubishi Mirage or comparable
Mitsubishi Mirage
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
GreenMotion
£ 27.70 / per day
Gold Coast Airport Car Hire
Economy Elite
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ace Rental Cars
£ 29.81 / per day
Sunshine Coast Airport Car Hire
Full-size SUV
Ford Everest or comparable
Ford Everest
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£ 32.73 / per day
Launceston Airport Car Hire
Premium Van
Kia Carnival or comparable
Kia Carnival
  • 8
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EastCoast Car Rentals
£ 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

  1. Car Hire in Melbourne starting at £ 23.51 per day
  2. Car Hire in Brisbane starting at £ 26.58 per day
  3. Car Hire in Sydney starting at £ 27.28 per day
  4. Car Hire in Perth starting at £ 44.95 per day
  5. Car Hire in Cairns starting at £ 31.02 per day
  6. Car Hire in Launceston starting at £ 18.41 per day
  7. Car Hire in Adelaide starting at £ 22.57 per day
  8. Car Hire in Darwin starting at £ 32.62 per day
  9. Car Hire in Canberra starting at £ 27.28 per day
  10. Car Hire in Newcastle starting at £ 30.89 per day
  11. Car Hire in Alice Springs starting at £ 44.21 per day
  12. Car Hire in Rockhampton starting at £ 54.85 per day
  13. Car Hire in Devonport starting at £ 21.30 per day
  14. Car Hire in Kalgoorlie starting at £ 44.00 per day
  15. Car Hire in Hervey Bay starting at £ 41.81 per day
  16. Car Hire in Wagga Wagga starting at £ 65.71 per day
  17. Car Hire in Tamworth starting at £ 26.13 per day
  18. Car Hire in Bendigo starting at £ 39.77 per day
  19. Car Hire in Port Douglas starting at £ 42.45 per day
  20. Car Hire in Ipswich starting at £ 27.88 per day

Top 16 Most Popular Destinations in Australia

  1. Car Hire at Melbourne Airport starting at £ 25.92 per day
  2. Car Hire at Sydney Airport starting at £ 35.45 per day
  3. Car Hire at Adelaide Airport starting at £ 22.57 per day
  4. Car Hire in Melbourne (Downtown) starting at £ 27.70 per day
  5. Car Hire at Darwin Airport starting at £ 32.67 per day
  6. Car Hire at Canberra Airport starting at £ 36.90 per day
  7. Car Hire in Melbourne Blackburn starting at £ 30.41 per day
  8. Car Hire in Brisbane Tingalpa starting at £ 26.70 per day
  9. Car Hire at Alice Springs Airport starting at £ 44.21 per day
  10. Car Hire in Melbourne Clayton starting at £ 30.41 per day
  11. Car Hire in Melbourne Hoppers Crossing starting at £ 39.77 per day
  12. Car Hire in Sydney Penrith starting at £ 44.58 per day
  13. Car Hire in Sydney Castle Hill starting at £ 44.58 per day
  14. Car Hire in Melbourne South Yarra starting at £ 55.51 per day
  15. 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
£ 55.36
January
£ 46.34
February
£ 46.62
March
£ 49.28
April
£ 40.39
May
£ 51.28
June
£ 54.91
July
£ 48.93
August
£ 54.95
September
£ 53.11
October
£ 50.71
November
£ 65.41
December
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
7
January
8
February
8
March
7
April
7
May
7
June
7
July
7
August
8
September
7
October
8
November
9
December

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
119%
January
103%
February
117%
March
114%
April
88%
May
85%
June
89%
July
83%
August
86%
September
96%
October
97%
November
123%
December

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.

United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
15 April 2023
Beaches, dolphins, Fraser Island, free parking almost everywhere
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
9 April 2023
Prefer not to say
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
4 April 2023
Visited relatives and attended a wedding
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!!
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.
United Kingdom
Honda HR-V
26 February 2023
Just visiting family
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.
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
United Kingdom
Toyota Camry Hybrid
12 February 2023
Port Arthur, convict experience
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
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
26 January 2023
Loved touring Tasmania and visiting friends.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Australia
Hyundai Accent
23 September 2022
Go to the National Parks and Maria Island! Beautiful!
United Kingdom
MG 3
11 September 2022
Was here to spend time with I'll friends
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
YesDrive Car Rentals
Remarkable 9.6 / 388 reviews
1 location
£ 18 - £ 22
SIXT
SIXT
Remarkable 9.3 / 1762 reviews
146 locations
£ 19 - £ 133
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Remarkable 9.3 / 78 reviews
7 locations
£ 28 - £ 107
NoBirds
NoBirds
Remarkable 9.3 / 697 reviews
8 locations
£ 37 - £ 82
City Centre Car Rentals
City Centre Car Rentals
Remarkable 9.2 / 308 reviews
7 locations
£ 56 - £ 56
EastCoast Car Rentals
EastCoast Car Rentals
Remarkable 9.2 / 1372 reviews
13 locations
£ 22 - £ 64
Hertz
Hertz
Remarkable 9.2 / 272 reviews
71 locations
£ 28 - £ 443
Bargain Car Rentals
Bargain Car Rentals
Remarkable 9.2 / 4311 reviews
12 locations
£ 18 - £ 146
Ace Rental Cars
Ace Rental Cars
Remarkable 9.2 / 128 reviews
6 locations
£ 30 - £ 128
Alamo
Alamo
Remarkable 9.1 / 533 reviews
24 locations
£ 26 - £ 280
National
National
Remarkable 9.1 / 45 reviews
26 locations
£ 53 - £ 293
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL
Remarkable 9.1 / 85 reviews
2 locations
£ 37 - £ 131
Europcar
Europcar
Remarkable 9 / 533 reviews
106 locations
£ 21 - £ 299
Budget
Budget
Remarkable 9 / 114 reviews
53 locations
£ 23 - £ 145
Thrifty
Thrifty
Outstanding 8.9 / 686 reviews
184 locations
£ 25 - £ 341
yesaway
yesaway
Outstanding 8.9 / 34 reviews
3 locations
£ 40 - £ 74
Avis
Avis
Outstanding 8.8 / 78 reviews
68 locations
£ 17 - £ 163
Abaa Car Rentals
Abaa Car Rentals
Outstanding 8.8 / 203 reviews
2 locations
£ 34 - £ 40
Enterprise
Enterprise
Outstanding 8.7 / 20 reviews
41 locations
£ 23 - £ 288
Jucy
Jucy
Outstanding 8.6 / 632 reviews
6 locations
£ 27 - £ 42
Firefly
Firefly
Outstanding 8.5
14 locations
Dollar
Dollar
Outstanding 8.5 / 9 reviews
41 locations
£ 26 - £ 207
Keddy
Keddy
Outstanding 8.4 / 66 reviews
30 locations
£ 28 - £ 108
JACE
JACE
Outstanding 8.4
1 location
URDRIVE
URDRIVE
Outstanding 8.4 / 1 reviews
2 locations
£ 48 - £ 164
Bespoke Noosa Car Rentals
Bespoke Noosa Car Rentals
Outstanding 8.4
2 locations
£ 40 - £ 153
Flexways
Flexways
Outstanding 8.3
2 locations
NUCarrentals
NUCarrentals
Outstanding 8.2 / 4 reviews
2 locations
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