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Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from C$ 19

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Australia with a pick-up date of 15/2 and drop-off date of 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Australia car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Australia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Most popular company

Simba Car Hire

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

C$ 50

Cheapest price per day

C$ 19

What are the car hire rental for popular cities in Australia?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Australia, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 1,870 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Price

C$ 24 - C$ 172

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Adelaide is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just C$ 24/day. Renting a car in Adelaide is 86% cheaper than renting one in Yulara where the per day rate is around C$ 172. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Australia to get a rental car in are: Sydney (C$ 26/day), Brisbane (C$ 28/day), and Cairns (C$ 28/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Sydney should expect to spend around C$ 26/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Australia is Sydney.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Australia?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Australia and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

January

C$ 50

February

C$ 53

March

C$ 60

April

C$ 53

May

C$ 44

June

C$ 47

July

C$ 56

August

C$ 50

September

C$ 48

October

C$ 54

November

C$ 53

December

C$ 66

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Australia is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Australia

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Australia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

At C$ 19/day, medium car is the cheapest car type available for rental in Australia in the past week. Out of 98 car rental agencies operating in Australia, there are, in total, 3,288 rental locations. View below for 7 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

C$ 24+

Compact

Compact

C$ 24+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 22+

SUV

SUV

C$ 44+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 66+

Mini

Mini

C$ 20+

Passenger Van

Passenger Van

C$ 72+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

C$ 106+

Compare available car types for rental in Australia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Australia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Small cars

C$ 35 - C$ 64

All Car Types

C$ 59 - C$ 83

To rent a small car in Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 50/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Australia (~C$ 35/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~C$ 64/day). In fact, July is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting a small car saves you 27% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Australia small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 61/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Australia (~C$ 50/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~C$ 75/day). In fact, November is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting a medium car saves you 11% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Australia medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 93/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Australia (~C$ 76/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 137/day). In fact, September is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting a large car is 26% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Australia large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 70/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Australia (~C$ 57/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 100/day). In fact, November is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting a SUV is 3% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Australia SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 99/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a van in Australia (~C$ 61/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 129/day). In fact, July is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting a van is 31% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Australia van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a pick-up truck in Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 62/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a pick-up truck in Australia (~C$ 54/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 120/day). In fact, January is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pick-up truck rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting a pick-up truck saves you 9% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Australia pick-up truck rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 114/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Australia (~C$ 71/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 282/day). In fact, November is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting a luxury car is 40% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Australia luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota YarisC$ 21/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

Top rental agencies in Australia

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Australia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Australia. Reviews were last updated on 17 January 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Australia, including locations near Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Thrifty

369 locations

Firefly

287 locations

Hertz

275 locations

keddy by Europcar

219 locations

Sunnycars

196 locations

Avis

188 locations

Budget

170 locations

Sixt

166 locations

Best Australia car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Australia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Australia with an average daily rate of C$ 42. Data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in Australia including options serving Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the rental, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Ford FusionC$ 19/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Fusion
Nissan SylphyC$ 21/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Sylphy
Toyota YarisC$ 21/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 January 2025.
  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Australia?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, MINI Car Rentals (10.0 rating), YesDrive Car Rental (10.0 rating) and Fox (10.0 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Australia.

  • What is the most popular car rental provider in Australia?

    When renting a car in Australia, the most popular provider of rental cars among Cheapflights users is Simba Car Hire, and with prices around C$ 29/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Simba Car Hire is INTERMEDIATE, which starts as low as C$ 17/day.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Australia?

    When visiting Australia, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Coolangatta where rental cars typically will cost around C$ 37/day (55% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Australia was found in Coolangatta for just C$ 33/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Australia?

    Cars in Australia are to be driven on the left side of the road.

Small car rentals in Australia

Find small car rental deals in Australia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Australia cost an average of C$ 26 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Honda FitC$ 20/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitC$ 21/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitC$ 21/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit

Car rentals by fuel type in Australia

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Australia. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Australia. Deals were last updated on 17 January 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Australia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (C$ 17+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 23+

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 18+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 17+

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