Car Hire in Australia

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Kia Picanto


Kia Rio


Toyota Corolla Hatch


Nissan Juke


Kia Picanto


Suzuki Swift


MG 3


MG 3


Hyundai i30


MG3


Kia Picanto


Kia Cerato


Suzuki Baleno


Suzuki Swift


Suzuki Ignis


MG3


MG ZS


Hyundai Venue


Hyundai Venue


MG ZS


Toyota Yaris


Toyota Corolla


Mazda 2


MG ZS


MG 5


MG ZS


MG 3


Suzuki Swift


Mazda CX3


Hyundai i30


MG 3


MG HS


MG ZS


Toyota Yaris Cross


Kia Cerato


Subaru Crosstrek


Subaru Crosstrek


Kia Stonic


Subaru Crosstrek


MG 5


Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid


Toyota Yaris


Nissan X-Trail


Toyota Corolla


Hyundai i30


Kia Cerato


Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross


Kia Sportage


MG 3


Hyundai Venue


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- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- 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 47 suppliers in Australia in 2026
- Award-winning service
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 US$32 | A good deal US$16 | Cheapest supplier Simba Car Hire | Cheapest car type Small cars |
US$38
in January
US$37
in February
US$36
in March
US$38
in April
US$29
in May
US$32
in June
US$39
in July
US$32
in August
US$33
in September
US$34
in October
US$31
in November
US$52
in December
The best month to hire a car in Australia is May — when the average price for a hire is US$28.60 per day. This is 9% less than the yearly average and 45% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is US$51.66 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, January is the most popular, while July is the month that sees the lowest demand.
1.6 times in January
1.2 times in February
1.1 times in March
1.1 times in April
0.8 times in May
0.7 times in June
0.6 times in July
0.6 times in August
0.8 times in September
Same as average in October
0.9 times in November
1.5 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 15 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in October — an average of 7 days.
8 days in January
15 days in February
8 days in March
8 days in April
8 days in May
9 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 | 374 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 82 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Bargain Car Rentals, Everything Fleet, Simba Car Hire, SIXT, Alpha car hire |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, medium cars, small cars, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | US$11 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Simba Car Hire |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Car Rentals | MG 3 | 5 | Medium car |
| Bargain Car Rentals | Kia Stonic | 4 | SUV |
| Bargain Car Rentals | MG HS | 4 | SUV |
| Bargain Car Rentals | MG 5 | 5 | Large car |
| NoBirds | Kia Stonic | 5 | Medium car |
| Everything Fleet | Nissan X-Trail | 5 | SUV |
| Simba Car Hire | MG 3 | 5 | Small car |
| Everything Fleet | MG3 | 5 | Small car |
| SafeDrive Car Rentals | Suzuki Swift | 5 | Small car |
| Alpha car hire | MG 3 | 4 | Small car |
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