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Brisbane car hires in 2026

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 24 April 2026.

Most popular company

SIMBACARHIRE

Price of petrol per litre

R24,38

Average price per day

R456

Cheapest price per day

R326
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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 R514, which is about 1 274% 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 9.0/10 with 6 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Ace Rental Cars
Ace Rental Cars
9.1
Budget
Budget
9.0
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 R464/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Brisbane is December (R846/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

R564

February

R580

March

R564

April

R779

May

R464

June

R481

July

R729

August

R580

September

R663

October

R630

November

R547

December

R846

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), Mini cars (MG 3 or similar), and Passenger van 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 April 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

9,0
Wonderful
6 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

9,5

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,3

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 April 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Brisbane?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R456/day when booking a car hire in Brisbane. The absolute best deal a user found was for R326/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Apr. 18.

  • 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 841/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 R12 176 (R406/day) on average.

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