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Canberra City, Canberra car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Canberra City. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 June 2026.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

SUV

Average price per day

R1 200

Cheapest price per day

R485
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Cheapflights insights for Canberra City car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Canberra City, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Canberra City?

To get the best deal on car hire in Canberra City, book about 8 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R771, which is about 1 385% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Canberra City?

Looking to hire a car in Canberra City? Europcar had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R29,53/day. Avis also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R30,40/day.

What is the best car rental company in Canberra City?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Canberra City is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 10.0/10). Europcar (rated 9.4/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10.0
Europcar
Europcar
9.4
Avis
Avis
9.3
Sixt
Sixt
8.4

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Canberra City?

At Canberra City, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R755. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R968 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Canberra City, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R755. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R968 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R755

February

R821

March

R853

April

R952

May

R821

June

R853

July

R903

August

R821

September

R837

October

R870

November

R771

December

R968

Which car hire company has the most locations in Canberra City?

Both East Coast Car Rentals and Avis have 2 locations in Canberra City, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Canberra City, Canberra

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Canberra City, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2 locations
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Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

9,3

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,3

Value

9,3

Europcar

9,4
Wonderful
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

9,7

Overall

9,4

Pick-up/drop-off

9,4

Value

9,7

Avis

9,3
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

9,3

Overall

9,3

Pick-up/drop-off

9,3

Value

8,6

Sixt

8,4
Very Good
7 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9,6

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

East Coast Car Rentals

2 locations
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Cleanliness

8,9

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

8,2

Budget

8,0
Very Good
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Alamo

8,0
Very Good
26 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

8,3

Hertz

7,4
Good
6 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

6,7

Canberra City Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Canberra City, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 June 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Canberra City?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle at Canberra City for a month is certainly possible.

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