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Cheapflights insights for Townsville car hires

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

Book your car hire in Townsville 71 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R783/day on average when booked 71 days ahead, which saves you 1 454% off the average price.

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). Budget (rated 10.0/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 R605. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 121 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 R605. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 121 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

R605

February

R676

March

R818

April

R1 050

May

R890

June

R943

July

R1 121

August

R1 032

September

R978

October

R872

November

R854

December

R907

What car do most people hire in Townsville?

SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Townsville. Intermediate cars (Mitsubishi ASX or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Class Compact Car or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Townsville?

Sunnycars has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Thrifty has the second-highest number of locations in Townsville at 3.

Top rental agencies in Townsville

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Townsville known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Townsville. Reviews were last updated on 9 July 2025.
Have a look at the top car hire agencies available in Townsville, including Thrifty, Budget and Europcar. Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Townsville, including Thrifty, Budget and Europcar.

Thrifty

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Budget

10,0
Wonderful
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

8,6

Europcar

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

8,9

Firefly

10,0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Alamo

9,3
Wonderful
16 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

9,3

Overall

9,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,9

Value

8,6

Avis

8,0
Very Good
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Hertz

8,0
Very Good
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Sixt

8,0
Very Good
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Car hire FAQs

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