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Cheap Car Hire in Brisbane from R534
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 Brisbane with a pick-up date of 30/11 and drop-off date of 15/12. 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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Popular car types in Brisbane
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Brisbane and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 29 September 2025.
There are currently 104 hire locations operating in Brisbane spread across 43 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Brisbane is small car at R534 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
R721+
Compact
R535+
Intermediate
R568+
SUV
R1 069+
People carrier
R1 117+
Full-size SUV
R971+
Mini
R534+
Compact SUV
R568+
Compare car hire deals in Brisbane by type
Here are the best Brisbane small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Brisbane medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Brisbane SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Datsun GoR534/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift DzireR535/day
4
M
A/C
Kia PicantoR721/day
2
M
A/C
Best car hire deals found in Brisbane
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Brisbane. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Brisbane with an average daily rate of R746. Data was last updated on 29 September 2025.
Datsun GoR534/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift DzireR535/day
4
M
A/C
Audi A3R568/day
5
4
M
A/C
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 8 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R553, which is about 1 437% 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 Bargain Car Rentals, offering prices from just R232,75/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Simba Car Hire, with rates starting at R322,43/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.
Budget
8.9
Avis
8.5
Alamo
8.4
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.4
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 R449/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Brisbane is December (R829/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
R553
February
R484
March
R536
April
R743
May
R449
June
R501
July
R743
August
R605
September
R691
October
R708
November
R605
December
R829
What car do most people hire in Brisbane?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Brisbane are the following: Passenger van cars (Toyota Tarago or similar), Full-size cars (Toyota Tarago or similar), and SUV 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 29 September 2025.
Budget
5 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9,2
Comfort
9,4
Overall
8,9
Pick-up/drop-off
9,2
Value
8,1
Avis
4 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9,5
Comfort
9,5
Overall
8,5
Pick-up/drop-off
9,5
Value
9,0
Alamo
8 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,6
Comfort
9,1
Overall
8,4
Pick-up/drop-off
8,0
Value
8,0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1 review•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,4
Comfort
8,0
Overall
8,4
Pick-up/drop-off
8,4
Value
8,4
Apex
11 reviews•2 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
6 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,1
Comfort
8,0
Overall
7,8
Pick-up/drop-off
7,3
Value
7,8
Hertz
10 reviews•3 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 29 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Brisbane for a week from Simba Car Hire?
Hiring a car in Brisbane for a week can be a great option for travel. Simba Car Hire, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R2 946/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 is a car hire in Brisbane for a weekend?
It costs R0 for a weekend car hire in Brisbane, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Mini as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Brisbane in October, prices are R322 per day on average.
Car hires by fuel type in Brisbane
Browse car hires by fuel type in Brisbane. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Brisbane. Deals were last updated on 29 September 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Brisbane. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R38+).
Electric
R46+
Hybrid
R38+
Petrol/Diesel
R39+
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