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 47 suppliers in Australia in 2025
- 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 26 GBP | A good deal 11 GBP | Cheapest supplier Simba Car Hire | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
32 GBP
in January
24 GBP
in February
26 GBP
in March
32 GBP
in April
23 GBP
in May
23 GBP
in June
31 GBP
in July
31 GBP
in August
30 GBP
in September
32 GBP
in October
29 GBP
in November
40 GBP
in December
The best month to hire a car in Australia is May — when the average price for a hire is 22,65 GBP per day. This is 12% less than the yearly average and 43% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is 40,08 GBP 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 August is the month that sees the lowest demand.
1,3 times in January
1,2 times in February
1,2 times in March
1,1 times in April
0,8 times in May
0,9 times in June
0,8 times in July
0,7 times in August
0,7 times in September
0,9 times in October
Same as average 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 9 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in January — an average of 8 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
8 days in July
8 days in August
8 days in September
8 days in October
8 days in November
8 days in December
Car hire information
📍 Car hire locations | 377 |
✈️ Airport locations | 83 |
🔥 Popular suppliers | Bargain Car Rentals, Simba Car Hire, SIXT, NoBirds, EastCoast Car Rentals |
🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars, Small cars |
🤑 Lowest price | 9 GBP per day |
👛 Cheapest supplier | Simba Car Hire |
Most popular car models of suppliers
Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
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Bargain Car Rentals | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Bargain Car Rentals | MG HS | 4 | 2 | SUV |
NoBirds | Kia Stonic | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
Bargain Car Rentals | Kia Stonic | 4 | 2 | SUV |
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 |
Simba Car Hire | Kia Cerato | 4 | 2 | Large car |
SafeDrive Car Rentals | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 2 | Small car |
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