Cheapflights insights for Wollongong car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Wollongong, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Wollongong?
Book your car hire in Wollongong 72 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R495/day on average when booked 72 days ahead, which saves you 1 049% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in Wollongong?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Wollongong is Hertz (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Budget (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Wollongong?
At Wollongong, the best time to hire a car is in November, with an average daily rate of just R690. Conversely, January is the priciest month, averaging R796 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 Wollongong, the best time to hire a car is in November, with an average daily rate of just R690. Conversely, January is the priciest month, averaging R796 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
R796
February
R708
March
R761
April
R796
May
R778
June
R761
July
R778
August
R778
September
R778
October
R796
November
R690
December
R725
What car do most people hire in Wollongong?
Passenger van cars (Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Wollongong. Full-size cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Commercial cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Wollongong?
Both Hertz and Thrifty have 2 locations in Wollongong, more than any other car hire company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Wollongong
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Wollongong known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Wollongong. Reviews were last updated on 21 August 2025.
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Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Wollongong, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 August 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Wollongong?
The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Wollongong it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.