Australia

Cheap Car Hire in Australia from R251

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Australia with a pick-up date of 7/7 and drop-off date of 25/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
May 9 — May 16
Driver's age: 26-65
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Thu 9/5
Noon
Thu 16/5
Noon

Australia car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Australia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 May 2024.

Most popular company

No Birds

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R704

Cheapest price per day

R251

Australia car hire prices in popular cities

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Australia, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 1,835 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 May 2024.

Price

R562 - R675

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 2 May 2024.

January

R709

February

R821

March

R971

April

R840

May

R728

June

R784

July

R840

August

R803

September

R765

October

R803

November

R803

December

R1 064

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Australia is January. 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 hire in Australia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 2 May 2024.

There are 84 hire agencies servicing Australia. These agencies, altogether, have 3 156 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Australia with prices from R251 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in Australia:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

R1 227+

Full-size

Full-size

R1 182+

SUV

SUV

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Australia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 2 May 2024.

Small cars

R360 - R1 024

All Car Types

R569 - R1 162

To hire a small car in Australia, you would pay an average price of R613/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Australia (~R360/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R1 024/day). In fact, June is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Australia, renting a small car saves you 26% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Australia, you would pay an average price of R684/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Australia (~R438/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R1 080/day). In fact, August is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Australia, renting a medium car saves you 17% 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 hire a large car in Australia, you would pay an average price of R716/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Australia (~R760/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R1 790/day). In fact, June is about 5% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Australia, renting a large 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.

To hire a SUV in Australia, you would pay an average price of R804/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Australia (~R641/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R1 570/day). In fact, April is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Australia, 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.

Volkswagen Polo VivoR251/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Suzuki CiazR281/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Toyota Corolla QuestR349/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

Top rental agencies in Australia

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Australia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Australia. Reviews were last updated on 2 May 2024.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top car hiring agencies serving Australia, including those serving the Melbourne, Sydney and Perth area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Thrifty

364 locations

Firefly

276 locations

Hertz

266 locations

keddy by Europcar

214 locations

Sunnycars

196 locations

Avis

186 locations

Budget

172 locations

Sixt

161 locations

Best Australia car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Australia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Australia with an average daily rate of R966. Data was last updated on 2 May 2024.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car hires in Australia, including locations near Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car hire options.
Volkswagen Polo VivoR251/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Suzuki CiazR281/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Toyota Corolla QuestR349/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 May 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Australia?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, MINI Car Rentals (10,0 rating), CarWiz (10,0 rating) and Fox (10,0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Australia.

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

    With an average price of R765/day, No Birds is the most popular car hire provider in Australia, booking 150% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At R675/day, it is 5% cheaper on average to rent a car in Sydney than any other city in Australia. The cheapest price found in Australia was for R462/day in Sydney.

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

    In Australia, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.

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Small car hires in Australia

Find small car hire deals in Australia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Australia cost an average of R1 475 per day. Price data was last updated on 2 May 2024.
Renault KwidR657/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Renault KwidR669/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Chevrolet SparkR706/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark

Car hires by fuel type in Australia

Browse car hires by fuel type in Australia. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Australia. Deals were last updated on 2 May 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Australia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R18+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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