Australia

Cheap Car Hire in Australia from R299

Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Mar 26 — Apr 2
Driver's age: 26-65
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Australia car hires in 2024

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 19 March 2024.

Most popular company

Crazy Clark's Car Rentals

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R785

Cheapest price per day

R299

Australia car hire prices in popular cities

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Australia, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 1,831 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Price

R418 - R638

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Australia?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Australia and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

January

R660

February

R622

March

R716

April

R886

May

R641

June

R697

July

R773

August

R660

September

R811

October

R697

November

R660

December

R980

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Australia is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 19 March 2024.

There are 81 hire agencies servicing Australia. These agencies, altogether, have 3 137 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Australia with prices from R299 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Australia:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

R1 103+

Full-size

Full-size

R1 210+

SUV

SUV

R1 158+

People carrier

People carrier

R1 044+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Australia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Australia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Small cars

R431 - R1 060

All Car Types

R636 - R1 522

To hire a small car in Australia, you would pay an average price of R676/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Australia (~R431/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R1 060/day). In fact, March is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Australia, renting a small car saves you 31% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Australia small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Australia, you would pay an average price of R960/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Australia (~R544/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R1 439/day). In fact, May is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Australia, renting a medium car saves you 2% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in Australia, you would pay an average price of R1 223/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Australia (~R993/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R4 250/day). In fact, November is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Australia, renting a large car is 21% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Australia large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Australia, you would pay an average price of R1 291/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Australia (~R679/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R4 250/day). In fact, January is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Australia, renting a SUV is 25% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a van in Australia, you would pay an average price of R758/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Australia (~R996/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R2 733/day). In fact, November is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Australia, renting a van saves you 23% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Volkswagen PoloR299/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Toyota Corolla QuestR341/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Nissan AlmeraR441/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Almera

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 19 March 2024.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top car hiring agencies serving Australia, including those serving the Brisbane, Sydney and Perth area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Thrifty

364 locations

Firefly

276 locations

Hertz

266 locations

keddy by Europcar

213 locations

Sunnycars

196 locations

Avis

186 locations

Budget

169 locations

Sixt

161 locations

Best Australia car hire deals found

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 014. Data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car hires in Australia, including locations near Brisbane, Sydney and Perth. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car hire options.
Volkswagen PoloR299/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Toyota Corolla QuestR341/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Nissan AlmeraR441/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Almera

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Australia?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, MINI Car Rentals (10,0 rating), Fox (10,0 rating) and Sunset Rent a Car (10,0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Australia.

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

    With an average price of R899/day, Avis is the most popular car hire provider in Australia, booking 83% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At R710/day, it is 9% cheaper on average to rent a car in Sydney than any other city in Australia. The cheapest price found in Australia was for R383/day in Sydney.

  • 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.

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Small car hires in Australia

Find small car hire deals in Australia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Australia cost an average of R1 111 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Renault KwidR483/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Renault KwidR568/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Chevrolet SparkR569/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark

Van hires in Australia

Find people carrier hire deals in Australia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Australia cost an average of R2 016 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
These are some of the best options we've found for van hires within the Australia area, including pickup locations near Brisbane, Sydney and Perth. To find more great van hire deals, make sure to check back soon.
Toyota AvanzaR2 016/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Suzuki ErtigaR2 016/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga

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 19 March 2024.

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 (R19+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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