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Cheap Car Hire in Queensland from R326

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 Queensland with a pick-up date of 11/1 and drop-off date of 15/1. 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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Queensland car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Queensland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 December 2025.

Most common car type

Intermediate
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Popular car types in Queensland

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Queensland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 9 December 2025.
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At R326/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Queensland in the past week. Out of 116 car hire agencies operating in Queensland, there are, in total, 3 342 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

R649+

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Compact

Compact

R550+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R372+

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Full-size

Full-size

R1 579+

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SUV

SUV

R771+

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Mini

Mini

R326+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R530+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

R638+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R693+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R778+

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Supplier choice van

Supplier choice van

R2 021+

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Compare car hire deals in Queensland by type

Here are the best Queensland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Queensland medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Queensland SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Kia PicantoR326/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Found 12/07/25
Volkswagen PoloR550/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Found 12/07/25
Toyota AgyaR649/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Agya
Found 12/07/25

Best car hire deals found in Queensland

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Queensland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Queensland with an average daily rate of R751. Data was last updated on 9 December 2025.
Kia PicantoR326/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Found 12/07/25
Audi A3R372/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A3
Found 12/07/25
Ford EcoSportR530/day
4
M
A/C
Ford EcoSport
Found 12/07/25

Cheapflights insights for Queensland car hires

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in Queensland?

For the best savings on car hire in Queensland, make your reservation 8 days before pickup. The average price then is just R655/day – about 1 323% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Queensland?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Queensland is Budget (rated 8.7/10). Avis (rated 8.6/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
8.7
Avis
Avis
8.6
Sixt
Sixt
8.6
Alamo
Alamo
8.5

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Queensland?

Planning to hire a car in Queensland? February is the cheapest month, costing about R623 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R949. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R638

February

R623

March

R706

April

R855

May

R694

June

R711

July

R949

August

R864

September

R845

October

R864

November

R736

December

R847

What car do most people hire in Queensland?

Intermediate cars (Kia Sportage, for example) are the most popular in Queensland. SUV (Kia Sportage) and Mini (MG 3) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Queensland.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Queensland?

Both Sunnycars and Thrifty have 22 locations in Queensland, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Queensland

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Queensland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Queensland. Reviews were last updated on 9 December 2025.

Budget

13 locations
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Avis

9 locations
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Sixt

9 locations
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Alamo

9 locations
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East Coast Car Rentals

8 locations
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Hertz

18 locations
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Thrifty

22 locations
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Europcar

16 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Queensland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 December 2025.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Queensland for a week from Simba Car Hire?

    Hiring a car in Queensland 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 R3 363/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Queensland?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Queensland for a month is certainly possible.

Car hires by fuel type in Queensland

Browse car hires by fuel type in Queensland. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Queensland. Deals were last updated on 9 December 2025.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Queensland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R23+).

Electric

Electric

R59+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R32+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R23+

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