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Cheap Car Hire in Brisbane from R282

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 3/2 and drop-off date of 3/3. 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 24 January 2026.
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There are currently 109 hire locations operating in Brisbane spread across 47 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Brisbane is small car at R282 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Compact

Compact

R324+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R310+

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Full-size

Full-size

R817+

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SUV

SUV

R433+

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People carrier

People carrier

R689+

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Mini

Mini

R282+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R992+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R336+

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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:

Toyota YarisR282/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 01/23/26
Citroen C3 AircrossR324/day
4
2
5
M
A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross
Found 01/23/26
Hyundai i10R351/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Found 01/22/26

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 R517. Data was last updated on 24 January 2026.
Toyota YarisR282/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 01/23/26
Mazda Mazda3R310/day
5
M
A/C
Mazda Mazda3
Found 01/22/26
Hyundai i10R324/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Found 01/23/26

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 R484, which is about 1 248% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Brisbane?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Brisbane is Ace Rental Cars (rated 9.1/10 with 5 reviews). Budget (rated 8.9/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Ace Rental Cars
Ace Rental Cars
9.1
Budget
Budget
8.9
Avis
Avis
8.5
Alamo
Alamo
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 R419/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Brisbane is December (R822/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

R532

February

R451

March

R500

April

R693

May

R419

June

R468

July

R693

August

R548

September

R645

October

R629

November

R532

December

R822

What car do most people hire in Brisbane?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Brisbane are the following: Mini cars (MG 3 or similar), Passenger van cars (Toyota Tarago or similar), and Full-size cars (Toyota Tarago or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Brisbane?

keddy by Europcar has 9 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Dollar has the second-highest number of locations in Brisbane at 7.

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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 24 January 2026.

Ace Rental Cars

9,1
Wonderful
5 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,8

Overall

9,1

Pick-up/drop-off

9,3

Value

9,3

Budget

8,9
Very Good
5 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

9,2

Comfort

9,4

Overall

8,9

Pick-up/drop-off

9,2

Value

8,1

Avis

8,5
Very Good
4 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

9,5

Comfort

9,5

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

9,5

Value

9,0

Alamo

8,4
Very Good
8 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

9,1

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,0
Very Good
1 review•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Dollar

7 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Hertz

7,7
Good
10 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,5

Thrifty

7,6
Good
5 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,4

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,2

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Brisbane, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 24 January 2026.

  • 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 R1 791/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 February, prices are R0 per day on average.

Car hires by fuel type in Brisbane

Browse car hires by fuel type in Brisbane. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Brisbane. Deals were last updated on 24 January 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Brisbane. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R17+).

Electric

Electric

R31+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R20+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R17+

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