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

Book your car hire in Townsville 16 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R808/day on average when booked 16 days ahead, which saves you 1 238% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Townsville?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Townsville is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10). Firefly (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Thrifty
Thrifty
10.0
Firefly
Firefly
10.0
Europcar
Europcar
10.0
Alamo
Alamo
9.3

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

At Townsville, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R791. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging R1 203 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, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R791. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging R1 203 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

R791

February

R1 203

March

R989

April

R1 071

May

R972

June

R1 005

July

R956

August

R956

September

R1 055

October

R1 071

November

R939

December

R923

What car do most people hire in Townsville?

SUV cars (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Townsville. Economy cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Toyota HiAce or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Townsville?

In Townsville, Avis, Budget, and Hertz have 2 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Townsville

Thrifty

3 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Firefly

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Europcar

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Alamo

9,3
Wonderful
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

Budget

8,6
Very Good
5 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

9,0

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

8,3

Avis

8,0
Very Good
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Sixt

8,0
Very Good
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Hertz

6,0
Okay
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

5,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,0

Car hire FAQs

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

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

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