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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Sydney Airport
Mini
Kia Picanto or comparable
Kia Picanto
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
YesDrive Car Rentals
$16.23 per day
Hobart Airport
Economy
Suzuki Swift or comparable
Suzuki Swift
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EastCoast Car Rentals
$17.47 per day
Sydney Airport
Compact
MG 3 or comparable
MG 3
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Simba Car Hire
$18.71 per day
City Centre
Intermediate
Suzuki Baleno or comparable
Suzuki Baleno
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
City Centre Car Rentals
$19.38 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Darwin Stuart Park
Full-size Elite SUV
Toyota Kluger or comparable
Toyota Kluger
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$22.15 per day
Melbourne Airport
Intermediate Elite
Haval H6 or comparable
Haval H6
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alpha car hire
$23.14 per day
City Centre
Standard
Kia Cerato or comparable
Kia Cerato
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$23.23 per day
Moranbah Town Centre
Full-size
Toyota Camry or comparable
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$23.66 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 15:01 on 20/04/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+61
Average car hire price
$21 per day
Average car hire length
8 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 - 130 km/h or 62 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Score
9.3 / 10
Average petrol price
$1.17 per litre or $4.44 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
$1.04 per litre or $3.95 per gallon
Highest petrol price
$1.41 per litre or $5.33 per gallon

Map of Car Hire Destinations

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.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Australia
$41.23
January
$31.52
February
$33.86
March
$42.87
April
$34.35
May
$35.68
June
$41.74
July
$40.07
August
$39.10
September
$41.33
October
$37.78
November
$51.79
December
The best month to hire a car in Australia is February — when the average price for a hire is $31.52 per day. This is 20% less than the yearly average and 39% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is $51.79 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.

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 January — an average of 8 days.
Average number of hire days in Australia
8
January
9
February
8
March
8
April
8
May
9
June
8
July
8
August
8
September
8
October
8
November
8
December

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.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Australia Compared to the Yearly Average
137%
January
123%
February
128%
March
109%
April
68%
May
67%
June
70%
July
71%
August
72%
September
92%
October
113%
November
150%
December

Car hire information

Car hire locations 373
Airport locations 82
Popular suppliers Bargain Car Rentals, SIXT, Simba Car Hire, NoBirds, EastCoast Car Rentals
Popular car categories SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars, Small cars
Lowest price $12 per day
Cheapest supplier Simba Car Hire

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Bargain Car Rentals Hyundai Accent 4 2 Medium cars
Bargain Car Rentals MG HS 4 2 SUVs
NoBirds Kia Stonic 5 2 Medium cars
Bargain Car Rentals Kia Stonic 4 2 SUVs
Bargain Car Rentals MG 5 5 2 Large cars
Jucy Hyundai Accent 5 2 Medium cars
NoBirds Mitsubishi ASX 5 2 Large cars
SIXT VW Tiguan 4 2 SUVs
Simba Car Hire Kia Cerato 5 2 Large cars
Simba Car Hire MG 3 4 1 Medium cars

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the 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.

United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Outlander
14/04/2025
We had a great time in the city, in the mountains and on the beach.
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
09/04/2025
Port Douglas is a fantastic place to visit, with remote beaches, great walks and lovely people. Maybe a little different during peak season though.
Australia
Hyundai Accent
28/03/2025
Lots of Hills. Probably here à slightly larger car next time. We drove to the mountainenous parts of Victoria where we went walking the trails. Excellent weather added to à positive expérience, lovely small towns and friendly people.
United Kingdom
Kia Stonic
26/03/2025
Collected car from Sydney office and drove to Canberra for the "Canberra Balloon Festival" This was a 10day trip and having the car to drive around Canberra was very useful.
United Kingdom
Hyundai Accent
24/03/2025
Simple pick up and drop off, older car and very cheap. Went fine.
United Kingdom
Kia Stonic
21/03/2025
Perth city. Dunsborough Perth mint Flying with IFly the instructor Adam was amazing.
United Kingdom
Hyundai Accent
03/03/2025
I just love the sun and beaches. I like bush walking and trying to spot wildlife.
United Kingdom
Mazda CX3
27/02/2025
Too many to list but Tasmania was fabulous, Yarrawonga too but very hot. Last two weeks in and around Melbourne and Sunbury superb. Try a boat trip on the Yarra, go to the Art Centre, see a show.
United Kingdom
Kia Cerato
24/02/2025
Trip to Margaret River....spectacular!
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
21/02/2025
Travelled to Jervis Bay, Booderee Country Park was a great trip
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4
18/02/2025
Visiting family. Good lo action, good restaurants, reasonable value.
United Kingdom
Hyundai Accent
06/02/2025
100% get unlimited mileage setup and travel about outside if normal tourist spots as so much to see in Gold and Sunshine coast.
United Kingdom
Hyundai Accent
28/01/2025
Best every love Australia love the warm welcome from the people God bless Australia
United Kingdom
Hyundai i30
14/01/2025
I drive all the way to Cairns stopping on route and saw lots of amazing places. The car was a dream to drive.
United Kingdom
MG HS
24/12/2024
Nice tour of Atherton Tablelands. Also drove to Port Douglas via Hartleys crocodile Park, then on to Daintree river
United Kingdom
Kia Cerato
11/10/2024
Brisbane is fantastic. Don’t really need a car around the city centre as transport is excellent
New Zealand
Suzuki Swift
03/10/2024
Gold coast was amazing.City of Brisbane such nice place.Public transportation was awesome.
United Kingdom
Hyundai Accent
18/08/2024
Great drive from Brisbane to Sydney, lots of nature and beaches
Malaysia
Kia Cerato
29/06/2024
Very good
United Kingdom
Hyundai Accent
13/05/2024
Drove both cars over most the Brisbane/ Sunshine coast.
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi ASX
01/05/2024
Amazing wildlife from Kangaroos, Kolas, dolphins and even stingrays at Hamlin. Spent quality time with family and friends.
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4
09/04/2024
Every thing will be fine
United Kingdom
BYD Atto 3 (Electric)
17/03/2024
Hag a great time driving to see friends and family around Sunshine Coast
United Kingdom
MG RX5
16/03/2024
Took the Midland Highway with stop offs at Oatlands (Callington Mill very interesting) and Ross (beautiful bridge). Launceston & the Tamar Valley was easy to drive around. We visited the Cataract Gorge for lively walks & chairlift. We also visited the Platypus & Echidna House (amazing) at Beauty Point, drove across Batman Bridge and up to Low Head Lighthouse. Launceston is a nice city to wander around. We ate by the harbour in the Spice Lounge which was excellent. A drive across to St Helens then down the coast via Freycinet to Swansea. A scenic drive with lots of inlets & beaches to see. We stopped at Bicheno Blowhole which was great. In Freycinet National Park we walked to the Wineglass Lookout with beautiful views, and drove to Tourville Cape where there is a circular walk around the lighthouse with stunning views. A drive bavk around the bay to Swansea: a pleasant seaside town with a nice short walk around the coastline and town. Bark Mill restaurant served us an excellent evening meal. Beautiful place to see the sunrise. On to Port Arthur via the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo, well worth a visit yo learn about these endangered animals. Port Arthur Historical Site is a must-do if you are in this area. If you have time, do visit the Remarkable Caves which is a short drive south from Port Arthur Historical Site. There is a viewing platform to watch the waves roll in through the caves. We stayed overnight at the Fox & Hounds which was very good.
United Kingdom
MG 5
16/03/2024
Mount Wellington was a superb driving experience, as well as the walking at the summit. The Bicheno blowhole and Wineglass Bay spots were also very good.
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid
08/03/2024
Fun road trip from Cookstown to Gympie.
United Kingdom
Hyundai i30
07/02/2024
Absolutely loved Australia, trip surpassed all expectations
United Kingdom
Kia Stonic
23/01/2024
Drove to holiday home near Port Elliott. Toured around the area visiting bays, shops animal petting farm etc.
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United Kingdom
Mitsubishi ASX
20/01/2024
Touring nsw and amazing beaches
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla Hatch
03/01/2024
Bush walking.
Photo 1 by Nicholas F. about hiring a Toyota Corolla Hatch in Australia (03/01/2024) Photo 2 by Nicholas F. about hiring a Toyota Corolla Hatch in Australia (03/01/2024) Photo 3 by Nicholas F. about hiring a Toyota Corolla Hatch in Australia (03/01/2024)
Australia
Kia Stonic
01/01/2024
Drove to Lancelin , north of Perth and also visited family whilst in Perth
United Kingdom
Mystery Car
13/11/2023
We drove along the grand pacific drive, beach days . Blue pools in Bermagui and arriving into Melbourne.
United Kingdom
Hyundai Accent
01/11/2023
I loved the whole island but cradle mountain and the wildness of the west coast were standout highlights.
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
25/10/2023
Capricorn caves La Vue restaurant Brisbane Airline beach
United Kingdom
Nissan X-Trail
17/10/2023
Fabulous trip into the Red Centre.
Photo by Paul S. about hiring a Nissan X-Trail in Australia (17/10/2023)
United Kingdom
Toyota Kluger
02/09/2023
Used the car to drive the family from Melbourne to Brisbane via Blue Mountains, Sydney, Canberra, Byron Bay and Fraser Island
Photo by James H. about hiring a Toyota Kluger in Australia (02/09/2023)
United Kingdom
MG ZS
29/08/2023
We were visiting family
United Kingdom
Toyota Camry
04/06/2023
Driving up the Gold Coast is 1 of the bucket list things you need to do Sydney to Brisbane Via Byron Bay and surfers paradise
United Kingdom
Hyundai Kona
30/05/2023
Margaret river !! Sandalwood wines All of it Perth is so under rated
United Kingdom
Hyundai Kona
11/05/2023
Too many to mention
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Outlander Aut.
05/05/2023
Boat trips, museums, Parliament. Dalesford, Sovereign Hill and the city itself.
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
15/04/2023
Beaches, dolphins, Fraser Island, free parking almost everywhere
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
09/04/2023
Prefer not to say
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
04/04/2023
Visited relatives and attended a wedding
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
02/04/2023
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
MG HS
28/03/2023
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
26/02/2023
Just visiting family
United Kingdom
Nissan X-Trail
24/02/2023
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
Kia Stonic
21/02/2023
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
12/02/2023
Port Arthur, convict experience

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Alice Car Rental
9.5 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
NUCarrentals
7.2 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1035
Total rental companies
47
Average daily price
$20.50
Lowest daily price
$16.23
Total cars available
12020

Top 47 suppliers in Australia in 2025

Alice Car Rental
Alice Car Rental
Exceptional 9.5 / 44 reviews
3 locations
$20 - $88
PERTH RENT A CAR
PERTH RENT A CAR
Exceptional 9.3 / 73 reviews
2 locations
$20 - $88
YesDrive Car Rentals
YesDrive Car Rentals
Exceptional 9.2 / 1,062 reviews
2 locations
$16 - $82
NoBirds
NoBirds
Exceptional 9.2 / 1,710 reviews
8 locations
$22 - $71
Simba Car Hire
Simba Car Hire
Exceptional 9.1 / 684 reviews
6 locations
$12 - $139
OCR Car Rentals
OCR Car Rentals
Exceptional 9.1 / 293 reviews
2 locations
$19 - $106
Crazy Clark's Car Rentals
Crazy Clark's Car Rentals
Exceptional 9 / 87 reviews
1 location
$91 - $207
Big Boy Car Rentals
Big Boy Car Rentals
Exceptional 9 / 168 reviews
2 locations
$47 - $60
Everything Fleet
Everything Fleet
Very good 8.9 / 179 reviews
8 locations
$29 - $226
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.9 / 3,420 reviews
144 locations
$22 - $191
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL
Very good 8.9 / 216 reviews
2 locations
$40 - $278
City Centre Car Rentals
City Centre Car Rentals
Very good 8.9 / 953 reviews
7 locations
$19 - $61
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.8 / 311 reviews
106 locations
$43 - $363
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.8 / 171 reviews
196 locations
$26 - $283
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.8 / 1,087 reviews
24 locations
$29 - $159
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Very good 8.8 / 134 reviews
6 locations
$44 - $166
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.7 / 244 reviews
151 locations
$24 - $272
EastCoast Car Rentals
EastCoast Car Rentals
Very good 8.7 / 2,243 reviews
16 locations
$17 - $174
Ace Rent a car
Ace Rent a car
Very good 8.7 / 147 reviews
13 locations
$29 - $149
Bespoke Noosa Car Rentals
Bespoke Noosa Car Rentals
Very good 8.6 / 9 reviews
2 locations
$43 - $137
Alpha car hire
Alpha car hire
Very good 8.6 / 420 reviews
6 locations
$21 - $122
National
National
Very good 8.6 / 66 reviews
26 locations
$48 - $252
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.5 / 1,251 reviews
238 locations
$23 - $284
H2O Holiday Car Rentals
H2O Holiday Car Rentals
Very good 8.5 / 7 reviews
2 locations
$29 - $126
LeisureRent
LeisureRent
Very good 8.5 / 11 reviews
2 locations
$26 - $51
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.4 / 132 reviews
123 locations
$25 - $241
Bargain Car Rentals
Bargain Car Rentals
Very good 8.4 / 7,452 reviews
13 locations
$13 - $221
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.4 / 982 reviews
109 locations
$19 - $401
Abaa Car Rentals
Abaa Car Rentals
Very good 8.4 / 344 reviews
4 locations
$19 - $401
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.2 / 75 reviews
46 locations
$29 - $210
Auz Rental Cars
Auz Rental Cars
Very good 8.1 / 10 reviews
1 location
$37 - $143
Kangaroo Rental
Kangaroo Rental
Very good 8 / 25 reviews
6 locations
$52 - $103
SafeDrive Car Rentals
SafeDrive Car Rentals
Very good 8 / 403 reviews
5 locations
$24 - $72
yesaway
yesaway
Average 7.9 / 76 reviews
8 locations
$27 - $246
URDRIVE
URDRIVE
Average 7.8 / 33 reviews
8 locations
$52 - $246
Keddy
Keddy
Average 7.8 / 121 reviews
107 locations
$25 - $179
Goldcar
Goldcar
Average 7.7 / 55 reviews
4 locations
$26 - $138
Flexways
Flexways
Average 7.7 / 3 reviews
4 locations
$39 - $200
Firefly
Firefly
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
193 locations
$39 - $200
Jucy
Jucy
Average 7.7 / 1,140 reviews
6 locations
$39 - $200
Cheaper Car Rentals
Cheaper Car Rentals
Average 7.7 / 7 reviews
4 locations
$38 - $70
JACE
JACE
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
1 location
$38 - $70
H-Lead Hospitality
H-Lead Hospitality
Average 7.6 / 1 review
1 location
$38 - $109
Rush Car Rental
Rush Car Rental
Average 7.5 / 4 reviews
2 locations
$55 - $123
Distinqt Car Hire
Distinqt Car Hire
Average 7.4 / 23 reviews
9 locations
$27 - $92
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Average 7.3 / 22 reviews
79 locations
$20 - $425
NUCarrentals
NUCarrentals
Average 7.2 / 4 reviews
3 locations
$24 - $41
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