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Cheap Car Hire in Brisbane from R295

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 16/6 and drop-off date of 23/6. 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.
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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 10 June 2026.

Most popular company

SIMBACARHIRE

Price of petrol per litre

R22,09

Average price per day

R455

Cheapest price per day

R295
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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 10 June 2026.
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There are currently 112 hire locations operating in Brisbane spread across 48 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Brisbane is small car at R295 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

R304+

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Compact

Compact

R352+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R325+

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Full-size

Full-size

R861+

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SUV

SUV

R610+

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People carrier

People carrier

R763+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R818+

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Mini

Mini

R295+

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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 R593. Data was last updated on 10 June 2026.
Datsun GoR295/day
2
M
A/C
Datsun Go
Found 06/09/26
Hyundai i20R304/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Found 06/08/26
Volkswagen T-ROCR325/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen T-ROC
Found 06/09/26

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 R511, which is about 1 278% 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 Avis (rated 8.5/10 with 4 reviews). Thrifty (rated 7.6/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
8.5
Thrifty
Thrifty
7.6
East Coast Car Rentals
East Coast Car Rentals
7.3
Alpha
Alpha
4.0

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 R494/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Brisbane is December (R840/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

R560

February

R577

March

R560

April

R676

May

R494

June

R494

July

R725

August

R560

September

R659

October

R626

November

R544

December

R840

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 Mini cars (MG 3 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Brisbane?

Avis has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. East Coast Car Rentals has the second-highest number of locations in Brisbane at 3.

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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 10 June 2026.

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

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

East Coast Car Rentals

7,3
Good
7 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

7,3

Alpha

4,0
Mediocre
2 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

5,4

Comfort

5,1

Overall

4,0

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

4,2

CarHood

1 location
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Tiger Car Rental

1 location
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Got2go Car Hire

1 location
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Payless

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Brisbane, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 June 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Brisbane?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R455/day when booking a car hire in Brisbane. The absolute best deal a user found was for R315/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Jun. 8.

  • 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 824/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 103 (R403/day) on average.

  • 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 July, prices are R714 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 10 June 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 Hybrid being the cheapest (R22+).

Electric

Electric

R44+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R22+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R25+

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