Cheapflights insights for Townsville Airport car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Townsville Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car at Townsville Airport?
To get the best deal on car hire at Townsville Airport, book about 90 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R498, which is about 1 087% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the best car hire company at Townsville Airport?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at Townsville Airport is Firefly (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Europcar (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
Firefly
10.0
Europcar
10.0
Alamo
9.3
Budget
8.4
What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Townsville Airport?
At Townsville Airport, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R582. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R864 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 Townsville Airport, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R582. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R864 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
R582
February
R665
March
R615
April
R714
May
R615
June
R681
July
R864
August
R714
September
R698
October
R764
November
R748
December
R731
What car do most people hire at Townsville Airport?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Townsville Airport are the following: SUV cars (Class Standard SUV or similar), Compact cars (MG 5 or similar), and Mini cars (MG 3 or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations at Townsville Airport?
Sunnycars has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Alamo has the second-highest number of locations at Townsville Airport at 1.
Top rental agencies in Townsville Airport
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Townsville Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Townsville Airport. Reviews were last updated on 5 October 2026.
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Firefly
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10,0
Comfort
10,0
Overall
10,0
Pick-up/drop-off
10,0
Value
10,0
Recent reviews
10,0
|Mar 2022Only small scratches on car from previous rentals. Wasn’t the car I booked but was similar. Happy with this service
1 out of 1
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Europcar
1 location
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Cleanliness
10,0
Comfort
10,0
Overall
10,0
Pick-up/drop-off
10,0
Value
10,0
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Alamo
16 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness
9,3
Comfort
9,3
Overall
9,3
Pick-up/drop-off
8,9
Value
8,6
Recent reviews
10,0
|Oct 2023Nancy was lovely to deal with and she gave me an upgrade :)
10,0
|Jul 2023Great. Efficient and easy.
8,0
|Mar 2023The truth of the matter was my event in Townsville was cancelled. I also had air tickets and accommodation to cancel. The car hire with Alamo was the easiest and nicest to cancel with. I would certainly go with them next time when my event is rescheduled.
1 out of 6
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Budget
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness
8,4
Comfort
8,8
Overall
8,4
Pick-up/drop-off
8,4
Value
8,0
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Avis
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness
8,0
Comfort
8,0
Overall
8,0
Pick-up/drop-off
8,0
Value
8,0
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Bargain Car Rentals
1 location
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Hertz
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness
6,0
Comfort
6,6
Overall
6,6
Pick-up/drop-off
6,6
Value
6,6
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10,0
Comfort
10,0
Overall
6,0
Pick-up/drop-off
4,0
Value
10,0
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Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Townsville Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 October 2026.
Which car hire providers are at Townsville Airport?
There are 7 car hire providers located at Townsville Airport. The following companies can be found near the Townsville Airport car hire counter:Thrifty (10,0)Firefly (10,0)Alamo (9,3)Budget (8,4)Avis (8,0)Hertz (6,6)Sixt (5,0)
Can I rent a car for a month at Townsville Airport?
Yes, hiring a vehicle at Townsville Airport for a month is certainly possible.
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