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Cheap Car Hire in Australia from R255

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Australia with a pick-up date of 26/3 and drop-off date of 7/4. 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.
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Australia car hires in 2025

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 21 February 2025.

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R335

Cheapest price per day

R255

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 21 February 2025.

January

R663

February

R663

March

R737

April

R663

May

R571

June

R608

July

R718

August

R663

September

R626

October

R700

November

R682

December

R848

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 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 21 February 2025.

There are 99 hire agencies servicing Australia. These agencies, altogether, have 3 285 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Australia with prices from R255 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in Australia:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

SUV

SUV

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 046+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

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 21 February 2025.

Small cars

R341 - R652

All Car Types

R341 - R1 035

To hire a small car in Australia, you would pay an average price of R482/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Australia (~R341/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R652/day). In fact, August is about 30% 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 34% 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 R759/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Australia (~R424/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R1 698/day). In fact, February is about 45% 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 is 5% 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 medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Australia, you would pay an average price of R524/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Australia (~R671/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R1 206/day). In fact, June is about 27% 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 28% 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 R833/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Australia (~R386/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R1 657/day). In fact, February is about 54% 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 is 14% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Kia PicantoR255/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Suzuki SwiftR436/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Hyundai i20R440/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

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 21 February 2025.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top car hiring agencies serving Australia, including those serving the Sydney, Perth and Brisbane area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Thrifty

369 locations

Firefly

287 locations

Hertz

274 locations

keddy by Europcar

219 locations

Sunnycars

197 locations

Avis

185 locations

Budget

170 locations

Sixt

167 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 R617. Data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car hires in Australia, including locations near Sydney, Perth and Brisbane. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car hire options.
Kia PicantoR255/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Toyota CorollaR276/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Renault KwidR436/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 February 2025.
  • 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), YesDrive Car Rental (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 R338/day, Simba Car Hire is the most popular car hire provider in Australia, booking 146% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At R335/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in Brisbane than any other city in Australia. The cheapest price found in Australia was for R293/day in Brisbane.

  • 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.

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 R801 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
Kia PicantoR255/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Suzuki SwiftR256/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Renault KwidR436/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid

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 21 February 2025.

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 (R25+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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