Brisbane

Cheap Car Hire in Brisbane from R590

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Brisbane with a pick-up date of 17/6 and drop-off date of 21/6. 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.
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
May 1 — May 8
Driver's age: 26-65
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Brisbane car hires in 2024

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 2024.

Most popular company

BARGAINCAR

Price of petrol per litre

R21,85

Average price per day

R749

Cheapest price per day

R590

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Brisbane 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 24 April 2024.

January

R670

February

R632

March

R728

April

R709

May

R651

June

R689

July

R785

August

R670

September

R804

October

R689

November

R670

December

R996

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Brisbane 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 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 April 2024.

There are currently 93 hire locations operating in Brisbane spread across 36 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Brisbane is small car at R590 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

R1 508+

People carrier

People carrier

R1 139+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Compare available car types for rental in Brisbane

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Brisbane to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 24 April 2024.

Small cars

R488 - R994

All Car Types

R605 - R1 546

To hire a small car in Brisbane, Australia, you would pay an average price of R687/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Brisbane, Australia (~R488/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R994/day). In fact, February is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Brisbane. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Brisbane, renting a small car saves you 27% 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 Brisbane small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Brisbane, Australia, you would pay an average price of R951/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Brisbane, Australia (~R738/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~R1 331/day). In fact, May is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Brisbane. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Brisbane, renting a medium car is 2% 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 large car in Brisbane, Australia, you would pay an average price of R1 151/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Brisbane, Australia (~R950/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R2 504/day). In fact, November is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Brisbane. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Brisbane, renting a large car is 19% 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 Brisbane large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Brisbane, Australia, you would pay an average price of R940/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Brisbane, Australia (~R690/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~R2 283/day). In fact, January is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Brisbane. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Brisbane, renting a SUV is 1% 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 Brisbane SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Brisbane, Australia, you would pay an average price of R766/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Brisbane, Australia (~R1 012/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R2 777/day). In fact, November is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Brisbane. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Brisbane, renting a van saves you 19% 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.

Toyota Corolla QuestR590/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Ford FiestaR612/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Suzuki CelerioR698/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Celerio

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 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in Brisbane, including Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Budget

9,0
Wonderful
5 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,2

Comfort

9,4

Overall

9,2

Pick-up/drop-off

9,2

Value

7,8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,6
Very Good
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

8,6

Alamo

8,5
Very Good
9 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

9,2

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

8,0

East Coast Car Rentals

8,4
Very Good
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

8,0

Avis

8,2
Very Good
7 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

9,3

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

9,3

Value

8,4

Apex

8,2
Very Good
9 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

8,2

Thrifty

7,7
Good
5 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,6

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,0

Europcar

7,7
Good
4 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

8,7

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

7,7

Best Brisbane car hire deals found

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 R814. Data was last updated on 24 April 2024.
Check out some of the very best car hire deals we've found in Brisbane. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.
Toyota Corolla QuestR590/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Ford FiestaR612/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Suzuki CelerioR698/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Celerio

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 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Brisbane?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R749/day when booking a car hire in Brisbane. The absolute best deal a user found was for R614/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Apr. 21.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Brisbane?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Brisbane from the following companies over the past two weeks: JUCY (R590/day), Bargain Car Rentals (R612/day), and Alpha (R731/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Brisbane?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10,0 rating), Sixt (10,0 rating) and Ace Rental Cars (9,7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Brisbane.

  • What are petrol prices like in Brisbane?

    The average price of petrol in Brisbane is R21,85/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R983 and R1 420 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Hiring a car in Brisbane for a week can be a great option for travel. Bargain Car Rentals, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R4 793/week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Brisbane for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in Brisbane it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 30%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • 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 R20 542 (R685/day) on average.

  • How much is a car hire in Brisbane for a weekend?

    It costs R1 452 for a weekend car hire in Brisbane, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Compact 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 May, prices are R0 per day on average.

  • What car do most people hire in Brisbane?

    The most popular car to hire while in Brisbane is the Suzuki Swift, which is a Economy vehicle.

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Small car hires in Brisbane

Find small car hire deals in Brisbane from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Brisbane cost an average of R2 166 per day. Price data was last updated on 24 April 2024.
Renault KwidR811/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Renault KwidR1 197/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Suzuki CelerioR1 306/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Celerio

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 April 2024.

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 (R45+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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