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Cheap Car Rentals in Queensland from C$ 21

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 Queensland with a pick-up date of 1/4 and drop-off date of 11/4. 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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Queensland car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Queensland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 January 2025.

Most popular company

Simba Car Hire

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

C$ 45

Cheapest price per day

C$ 21

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

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Queensland, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 110 pickup locations in Queensland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 January 2025.

Price

C$ 24 - C$ 44

Out of all the popular cities in Queensland, Cairns is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just C$ 24/day. Renting a car in Cairns is 45% cheaper than renting one in Townsville where the per day rate is around C$ 44. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Queensland to get a rental car in are: Brisbane (C$ 28/day), Coolangatta (C$ 35/day), and Maroochydore (C$ 40/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Brisbane should expect to spend around C$ 28/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Queensland is Brisbane.

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Queensland 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 21 January 2025.

January

C$ 46

February

C$ 46

March

C$ 53

April

C$ 51

May

C$ 44

June

C$ 47

July

C$ 56

August

C$ 50

September

C$ 56

October

C$ 54

November

C$ 47

December

C$ 69

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Queensland 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 Queensland

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Queensland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 21 January 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can rent in Queensland this past week from 3,289 rental locations out of 98 rental agencies. Prices for a Queensland small car rental start from C$ 21/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car rental agencies here:

Economy

Economy

C$ 21+

Compact

Compact

C$ 23+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 23+

SUV

SUV

C$ 40+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 51+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 50+

Mini

Mini

C$ 22+

Passenger Van

Passenger Van

C$ 63+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

C$ 91+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 24+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 26+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

C$ 33+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

C$ 34+

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

C$ 49+

Commercial

Commercial

C$ 96+

Compare available car types for rental in Queensland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Queensland to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 January 2025.

Small cars

C$ 41 - C$ 67

All Car Types

C$ 62 - C$ 87

To rent a small car in Queensland, you would pay an average price of C$ 54/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Queensland (~C$ 41/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 67/day). In fact, February is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Queensland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Queensland, renting a small car saves you 25% 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 Queensland small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Queensland, you would pay an average price of C$ 62/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Queensland (~C$ 52/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 86/day). In fact, May is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Queensland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Queensland, renting a medium car saves you 13% 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 Queensland medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Queensland, you would pay an average price of C$ 100/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Queensland (~C$ 86/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~C$ 112/day). In fact, November is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Queensland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Queensland, renting a large car is 28% 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.

To rent a SUV in Queensland, you would pay an average price of C$ 69/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Queensland (~C$ 56/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 92/day). In fact, February is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Queensland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Queensland, renting a SUV saves you 3% 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 Queensland SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Queensland, you would pay an average price of C$ 118/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a van in Queensland (~C$ 91/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~C$ 141/day). In fact, June is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Queensland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Queensland, renting a van is 39% 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 Queensland van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a pick-up truck in Queensland, you would pay an average price of C$ 55/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a pick-up truck in Queensland (~C$ 48/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~C$ 129/day). In fact, January is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pick-up truck rental for Queensland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Queensland, renting a pick-up truck saves you 23% 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.

To rent a luxury car in Queensland, you would pay an average price of C$ 88/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Queensland (~C$ 57/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~C$ 239/day). In fact, March is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Queensland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Queensland, renting a luxury car is 20% 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 Queensland luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota YarisC$ 21/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Honda FitC$ 22/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit

Top rental agencies in Queensland

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Queensland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Queensland. Reviews were last updated on 21 January 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Queensland, including those serving the greater Brisbane, Cairns and Maroochydore area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Alamo

8.6
Very good
49 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Firefly

9.0
Wonderful
1 review18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Sixt

9.0
Wonderful
11 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.4

Budget

8.6
Very good
13 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

7.5

Avis

8.5
Very good
7 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.4

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

9.0

Hertz

8.0
Very good
26 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.8

Europcar

7.9
Good
18 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.2

East Coast Car Rentals

7.8
Good
15 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

8.0

Best Queensland car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Queensland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Queensland with an average daily rate of C$ 49. Data was last updated on 21 January 2025.
We've found these great deals on car rentals in Queensland, including options within the Brisbane, Cairns and Maroochydore area. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the renal, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Toyota YarisC$ 21/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Honda FitC$ 22/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Ford Focus SedanC$ 23/day
5
4
M
A/C
Ford Focus Sedan

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Queensland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Queensland?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 51/day when booking a rental car in Queensland. The best deal a user found was for C$ 28/day from Simba Car Hire, booked on Jan. 12.

  • What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Queensland?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Queensland from the following companies over the past two weeks: JUCY (C$ 21/day), Simba Car Hire (C$ 22/day), and EverythingFleet (C$ 24/day).

  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Queensland?

    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 Queensland.

  • What are gas prices like in Queensland?

    The average gas price in Queensland is C$ 1.53/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between C$ 69 and C$ 99 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Queensland for a week from Bargain Car Rentals?

    Bargain Car Rentals is a popular option for travellers looking for car rental in Queensland. You can expect the average cost of a rental car to be about C$ 242 per week.

  • How far in advance should I rent a car in Queensland for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 34% to make it a great deal in Queensland. Try to book at least 45 days prior to when you need the car rental to close on a rate below the average.

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

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Queensland check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Queensland for a month?

    Simba Car Hire currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 59% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in Queensland. Typically, a monthly car rental in Queensland can be found for C$ 1,038. You can find car rental deals to be on average C$ 35 a day.

Small car rentals in Queensland

Find small car rental deals in Queensland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Queensland cost an average of C$ 31 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 January 2025.
Honda FitC$ 28/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitC$ 28/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitC$ 31/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit

Car rentals by fuel type in Queensland

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Queensland. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Queensland. Deals were last updated on 21 January 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Queensland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest (C$ 15+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 29+

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 15+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 17+

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