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

Book your car hire in Townsville 8 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R758/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 1 179% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Townsville?

Europcar is currently the cheapest car hire company in Townsville with deals as low as R31,51/day found in the past two weeks. Thrifty is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R33,17/day.

What is the best car rental company in Townsville?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Townsville is Budget (rated 10.0/10 with 3 reviews). Thrifty (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
10.0
Thrifty
Thrifty
10.0
Firefly
Firefly
10.0
Europcar
Europcar
10.0

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

At Townsville, the best time to hire a car is in August, with an average daily rate of just R741. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 301 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 August, with an average daily rate of just R741. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 301 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 252

March

R988

April

R1 054

May

R972

June

R988

July

R1 301

August

R741

September

R807

October

R939

November

R873

December

R988

What car do most people hire in Townsville?

Compact cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Townsville. SUV cars (Mitsubishi ASX or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla 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

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 27 June 2026.

Budget

10,0
Wonderful
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,0

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

7,9

Value

8,9

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

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

Hertz

8,0
Very Good
2 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7,1

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

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Townsville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 June 2026.

  • 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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