Australia

Cheap Car Hire in Australia from R403

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Australia with a pick-up date of 3/3 and drop-off date of 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Australia car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Australia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 4 February 2026.

Most common car type

Mini

Popular car types in Australia

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Australia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 4 February 2026.

There are 117 hire agencies servicing Australia. These agencies, altogether, have 3 353 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Australia with prices from R403 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Australia:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

R1 076+

SUV

SUV

People carrier

People carrier

R1 477+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Compare car hire deals in Australia by type

Here are the best Australia small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Australia medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Australia SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai i20R403/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Toyota YarisR408/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Nissan MicraR464/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Micra

Best car hire deals found in Australia

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Australia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Australia with an average daily rate of R1 560. Data was last updated on 4 February 2026.
Hyundai i20R403/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Toyota YarisR408/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Daihatsu TeriosR440/day
4
M
A/C
Daihatsu Terios

Cheapflights insights for Australia car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Australia, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Australia?

For the best savings on car hire in Australia, make your reservation 8 days before pickup. The average price then is just R717/day – about 1 346% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Australia?

Looking to hire a car in Australia? Simba Car Hire had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R220,05/day. East Coast Car Rentals also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R277,41/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Australia?

Planning to hire a car in Australia? February is the cheapest month, costing about R697 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R953. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R794

February

R697

March

R742

April

R840

May

R703

June

R716

July

R851

August

R776

September

R797

October

R835

November

R796

December

R953

What car do most people hire in Australia?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Australia are the following: Intermediate cars (Kia Sportage or similar), Economy cars (Hyundai Accent or similar), and Mini cars (MG 3 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Australia?

Thrifty has 346 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Firefly has the second-highest number of locations in Australia at 294.

Top rental agencies in Australia

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Australia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Australia. Reviews were last updated on 4 February 2026.

Budget

8,4
Very Good
131 reviews170 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

7,8

Sixt

8,1
Very Good
181 reviews170 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,1

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

8,0

Europcar

7,4
Good
109 reviews151 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,3

Avis

8,2
Very Good
59 reviews181 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

7,9

Thrifty

8,2
Very Good
69 reviews346 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,9

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

7,9

Hertz

7,7
Good
92 reviews284 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,9
Good
27 reviews62 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,6

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

8,1

Value

7,9

Dollar

7,4
Good
17 reviews132 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

7,3

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 February 2026.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Australia?

    With an average price of R317/day, East Coast Car Rentals is the most popular car hire provider in Australia, booking 150% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Australia?

    In Australia, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.

Car hires by fuel type in Australia

Browse car hires by fuel type in Australia. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Australia. Deals were last updated on 4 February 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Australia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R32+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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