Brisbane

Cheap Car Hire in Brisbane from R405

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 18/4 and drop-off date of 27/4. 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 5 April 2026.

Most popular company

SIMBACARHIRE

Price of petrol per litre

R26,93

Average price per day

R457

Cheapest price per day

R405

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 5 April 2026.

There are currently 110 hire locations operating in Brisbane spread across 47 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Brisbane is medium car at R405 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

R1 206+

SUV

SUV

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

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 GoR411/day
2
M
A/C
Datsun Go
Citroen C3 AircrossR445/day
4
2
5
M
A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross
Hyundai i10R592/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i10

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 R717. Data was last updated on 5 April 2026.
Nissan AlmeraR405/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Almera
Hyundai i10R411/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10R445/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i10

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 R525, which is about 1 307% 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 Big Boy Car Rentals, offering prices from just R307,82/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is SafeDrive Car Rentals, with rates starting at R404,50/day.

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.

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 R457/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Brisbane is December (R864/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

R576

February

R593

March

R576

April

R779

May

R457

June

R491

July

R745

August

R593

September

R677

October

R660

November

R559

December

R864

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), Full-size cars (Toyota Tarago 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.

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 5 April 2026.

Ace Rental Cars

9,1
Wonderful
5 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,8

Overall

9,1

Pick-up/drop-off

9,3

Value

9,3

Budget

8,9
Very Good
5 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,2

Comfort

9,4

Overall

8,9

Pick-up/drop-off

9,2

Value

8,1

Avis

8,5
Very Good
4 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,5

Comfort

9,5

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

9,5

Value

9,0

Alamo

8,4
Very Good
8 reviews3 locations
Overview

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 review4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Dollar

7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Hertz

7,7
Good
10 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,5

Thrifty

7,6
Good
5 reviews6 locations
Overview

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 5 April 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Brisbane?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R457/day when booking a car hire in Brisbane. The absolute best deal a user found was for R327/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Apr. 4.

  • 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 901/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 435 (R414/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 Intermediate 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 R3 053 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 5 April 2026.

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 (R29+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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