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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
4
A/C
4
£47.56
per day
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Wollongong Unanderra
03/257 Princes Hwy
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Wollongong Unanderra
03/257 Princes Hwy
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Kia Cerato
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£29.14
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 5 - 13 Ralph Black Dr
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Downtown
Unit 5 - 13 Ralph Black Dr
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£37.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 5 - 13 Ralph Black Dr
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Downtown
Unit 5 - 13 Ralph Black Dr
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£51.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Unit 5 - 13 Ralph Black Dr
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Downtown
Unit 5 - 13 Ralph Black Dr
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Kia Sportage
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£67.08
per day
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Wollongong Unanderra
03/257 Princes Hwy
Drop-off information
Wollongong Unanderra
03/257 Princes Hwy
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£73.22
per day
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Wollongong Unanderra
03/257 Princes Hwy
Drop-off information
Wollongong Unanderra
03/257 Princes Hwy
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Toyota Highlander
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
£85.47
per day
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Wollongong Unanderra
03/257 Princes Hwy
Drop-off information
Wollongong Unanderra
03/257 Princes Hwy
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Toyota Fortuner
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£86.79
per day
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Wollongong Unanderra
03/257 Princes Hwy
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Wollongong Unanderra
03/257 Princes Hwy
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
£96.49
per day
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Wollongong Unanderra
03/257 Princes Hwy
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Wollongong Unanderra
03/257 Princes Hwy
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 23:21 on 02/11/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near Wollongong
- Top 15 locations near Wollongong
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Wollongong and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 29 Oct 2026)
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 5 suppliers in Wollongong in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+61
Average car hire price
£38 per day
Average car hire length
7 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%
Average petrol price
£0.91 per litre or £3.44 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.85 per litre or £3.22 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.28 per litre or £4.85 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Wollongong
- Sydneystarting at £13.57 per day66.9 km / 41.57 miles
- Newcastlestarting at £16.80 per day184.3 km / 114.52 miles
- Canberrastarting at £27.82 per day187.4 km / 116.44 miles
- Wagga Waggastarting at £25.08 per day331.4 km / 205.92 miles
- Tamworthstarting at £20.48 per day369.3 km / 229.47 miles
- Bendigostarting at £36.06 per day652 km / 405.13 miles
- Melbournestarting at £13.24 per day652.9 km / 405.69 miles
- Ipswichstarting at £39.79 per day776 km / 482.18 miles
- Brisbanestarting at £13.46 per day799.2 km / 496.6 miles
- Launcestonstarting at £33.86 per day847.1 km / 526.36 miles
- Devonportstarting at £44.80 per day850.6 km / 528.54 miles
- Mount Gambierstarting at £17.07 per day980.3 km / 609.13 miles
- Hervey Baystarting at £33.12 per day1,031.1 km / 640.7 miles
- Adelaidestarting at £14.28 per day1,125.1 km / 699.1 miles
- Rockhamptonstarting at £57.39 per day1,227.6 km / 762.8 miles
- Cairnsstarting at £18.03 per day2,010.7 km / 1,249.39 miles
- Alice Springsstarting at £53.53 per day2,033 km / 1,263.25 miles
- Port Douglas2,065.8 km / 1,283.63 miles
- Kalgoorliestarting at £24.51 per day2,777.2 km / 1,725.67 miles
- Darwinstarting at £18.11 per day3,171.3 km / 1,970.55 miles
Top 15 locations near Wollongong
- Sydney Airportstarting at £13.57 per day58.8 km / 36.54 miles
- Sydney Parramattastarting at £26.81 per day65.9 km / 40.95 miles
- Sydney St Mary's72 km / 44.74 miles
- Sydney Artarmonstarting at £27.52 per day72.1 km / 44.8 miles
- Sydney Penrithstarting at £27.97 per day75.8 km / 47.1 miles
- Sydney Castle Hillstarting at £30.54 per day76.2 km / 47.35 miles
- Canberra Airportstarting at £31.81 per day184 km / 114.33 miles
- Melbourne Claytonstarting at £25.93 per day647 km / 402.03 miles
- Melbourne (Downtown)starting at £24.59 per day652.9 km / 405.69 miles
- Melbourne Airportstarting at £13.24 per day653.3 km / 405.94 miles
- Melbourne Hoppers Crossingstarting at £23.44 per day674.5 km / 419.11 miles
- Adelaide Airportstarting at £14.28 per day1,131.2 km / 702.9 miles
- Alice Springs Airportstarting at £54.31 per day2,023.8 km / 1,257.53 miles
- Darwin Airportstarting at £18.30 per day3,173 km / 1,971.61 miles
- Perth Fremantlestarting at £29.07 per day3,261.5 km / 2,026.6 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Wollongong Unanderra
4 rental locations
B
Wollongong (Downtown)
2 rental locations
When to book in Wollongong and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Wollongong the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Wollongong fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthSeptember | Most expensive month July | ||
| Average price £21 | A good deal £39 | Cheapest supplier Hertz | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Wollongong
£135
£67
£0
£33
in January
Jan
£33
in February
Feb
£23
in March
Mar
£22
in April
Apr
£25
in May
May
£24
in June
Jun
£122
in July
Jul
£26
in August
Aug
£20
in September
Sep
£23
in October
Oct
£26
in November
Nov
£26
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Wollongong is September (when the average price is £20.30 per day). This is 1% less than the yearly average and 83% less than hiring in July (when the average price is £122.28).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car 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 select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Wollongong?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Wollongong is December, and the least popular is July.
Popularity of Car Hire in Wollongong by Monthly Searches
4
2
0
2 times in January
Jan
0.6 times in February
Feb
0.5 times in March
Mar
0.9 times in April
Apr
1.6 times in May
May
0.2 times in June
Jun
0.1 times in July
Jul
0.9 times in August
Aug
0.1 times in September
Sep
0.4 times in October
Oct
Same as average in November
Nov
3.6 times in December
Dec
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Wollongong?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in April, the average hirer keeps their car for 11 days, and in July, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of hire days in Wollongong
12
6
0
7 days in January
Jan
8 days in February
Feb
6 days in March
Mar
11 days in April
Apr
5 days in May
May
4 days in June
Jun
1 day in July
Jul
5 days in August
Aug
7 days in September
Sep
7 days in October
Oct
4 days in November
Nov
8 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 3 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | SIXT, Budget, Avis, Routes Car Rental |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, small cars, large cars, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £21 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Hertz |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris Cross | 5 | SUV |
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris | 5 | Small car |
| Budget | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Medium car |
| Budget | Kia Cerato | 4 | Large car |
| SIXT | Kia Picanto | 4 | Small car |
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris Cross | 5 | SUV |
| SIXT | Toyota Camry | 5 | Large car |
| SIXT | Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD | 5 | SUV |
| SIXT | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | SUV |
| SIXT | Ford EVEREST | 5 | SUV |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 29 Oct 2026)
Prices are lowest during September, starting at £20 for an Economy car and highest in July, when economy cars start at £122. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Wollongong is December, while the least popular month is July.
Wollongong hosts: Thrifty, SIXT, Hertz, Budget, Firefly. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
£38
Lowest daily price
£21
Total cars available
26
Top 5 suppliers in Wollongong in 2026
Thrifty
2 locations
8.6
Very Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
£48–£96
per day
Most popular location
03/257 Princes Hwy, Unanderra NSW 2526, Australia
SIXT
1 location
8.6
Very Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.1
Most popular location
275 Princes Hwy, Unanderra NSW 2526, Australia
Hertz
1 location
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
£21–£60
per day
Most popular location
03/257 Princes Hwy
Budget
1 location
8.4
Good
4 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.6
£29–£52
per day
Most popular location
Unit 5 - 13 Ralph Black Dr
Firefly
2 locations
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
Most popular location
Airport Rd
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