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Cheap Car Hire in Australia from R244

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 3/8 and drop-off date of 10/8. 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 2025

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 يوليو 2025.

Most popular company

Bargain Car Rentals

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R631

Cheapest price per day

R244

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 يوليو 2025.

There are 104 hire agencies servicing Australia. These agencies, altogether, have 3 284 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Australia with prices from R244 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Australia:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

SUV

SUV

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

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:

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

Audi A3R244/day
4
4
M
A/C
Audi A3
Kia RioR244/day
2
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio
Hyundai i10R262/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10

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 R618. Data was last updated on 4 يوليو 2025.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car hires in Australia, including locations near Perth, Brisbane and Sydney. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car hire options.
Audi A3R244/day
4
4
M
A/C
Audi A3
Kia RioR244/day
2
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio
Hyundai i10R262/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10

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 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R821/day – about 1 512% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Australia?

Looking to hire a car in Australia? YesDrive Car Rental had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R233,03/day. Simba Car Hire also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R290,18/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 R767 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 021. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R807

February

R767

March

R837

April

R959

May

R831

June

R874

July

R1 021

August

R941

September

R901

October

R899

November

R884

December

R997

What car do most people hire in Australia?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Australia are the following: SUV cars (Class Premium SUV or similar), Compact cars (Toyota Corolla or similar), and Intermediate cars (Nissan X-Trail or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Australia?

Thrifty has 347 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Firefly has the second-highest number of locations in Australia at 290.

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 يوليو 2025.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top car hiring agencies serving Australia, including those serving the Perth, Brisbane and Sydney area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Budget

8,5
Very Good
123 reviews167 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

7,9

Sixt

8,4
Very Good
178 reviews170 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,2

Europcar

7,7
Good
106 reviews152 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

7,6

Avis

8,3
Very Good
60 reviews179 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,2

Thrifty

8,2
Very Good
66 reviews347 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,9

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

7,9

Hertz

7,6
Good
91 reviews276 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,5
Good
27 reviews63 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

8,5

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

8,0

Dollar

6,8
Okay
12 reviews134 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,8

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,3

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 يوليو 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Australia?

    With an average price of R393/day, Simba Car Hire is the most popular car hire provider in Australia, booking 90% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Australia?

    At R631/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in Brisbane than any other city in Australia. The cheapest price found in Australia was for R325/day in Brisbane.

  • 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, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Australia. Deals were last updated on 4 يوليو 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Australia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R22+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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