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Brisbane car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Brisbane. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 August 2025.

Most popular company

YESAWAY

Price of petrol per litre

R18,64

Average price per day

R1 117

Cheapest price per day

R1 058

Cheapflights insights for Brisbane car hires

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

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Brisbane, book about 49 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R545, which is about 1 429% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Brisbane?

In Brisbane, the most affordable car hire company right now is Alamo, offering prices from just R384,95/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Ace Rental Cars, with rates starting at R881,51/day.

What is the best car rental company in Brisbane?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Brisbane is Budget (rated 8.9/10 with 5 reviews). Avis (rated 8.5/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Brisbane is May, when you can expect to pay R457/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Brisbane is December (R844/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

R545

February

R492

March

R527

April

R738

May

R457

June

R510

July

R756

August

R650

September

R703

October

R686

November

R598

December

R844

What car do most people hire in Brisbane?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Brisbane are the following: Full-size cars (Toyota Tarago or similar), SUV cars (Mazda CX-30 or similar), and Compact cars (Mazda CX-30 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Brisbane?

keddy by Europcar has 8 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Dollar has the second-highest number of locations in Brisbane at 7.

Top rental agencies in Brisbane

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Brisbane known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Brisbane. Reviews were last updated on 16 August 2025.

Budget

8,9
Very Good
5 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,2

Comfort

9,4

Overall

8,9

Pick-up/drop-off

9,2

Value

8,1

Avis

8,5
Very Good
4 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,5

Comfort

9,5

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

9,5

Value

9,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,4
Very Good
1 review4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,4

Alamo

8,4
Very Good
8 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

9,1

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Apex

8,2
Very Good
11 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

8,2

Dollar

7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

East Coast Car Rentals

7,8
Good
6 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

7,8

Hertz

7,7
Good
10 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,5

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Brisbane, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 August 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Brisbane?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 117/day when booking a car hire in Brisbane. The absolute best deal a user found was for R1 058/day from Yesaway, booked on Aug. 10.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Brisbane for a week from Yesaway?

    Hiring a car in Brisbane for a week can be a great option for travel. Yesaway, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R7 818/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Brisbane?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Brisbane however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Brisbane for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire in Brisbane is R33 506 (R1 117/day) on average.

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