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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 27 May 2026.

Most popular company

SIMBACARHIRE

Price of petrol per litre

R21,75

Average price per day

R440

Cheapest price per day

R316
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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 R507, which is about 1 271% 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 R474/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Brisbane is December (R834/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

R556

February

R572

March

R556

April

R670

May

R474

June

R474

July

R719

August

R572

September

R654

October

R621

November

R540

December

R834

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?

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 27 May 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 27 May 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Brisbane?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R440/day when booking a car hire in Brisbane. The absolute best deal a user found was for R316/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on May 25.

  • 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 802/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 007 (R400/day) on average.

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