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Cheap Car Hire in Australia from £12

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 16/11 and drop-off date of 25/11. 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 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 10 10月 2024.

Most popular company

Bargain Car Rentals

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

£34

Cheapest price per day

£12

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

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 1,863 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 10月 2024.

Price

£14 - £25

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Sydney is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just £14/day. Renting a car in Sydney is 44% cheaper than renting one in Canberra where the per day rate is around £25. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Australia to get a rental car in are: Brisbane (£15/day), Melbourne (£16/day), and Adelaide (£16/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 £14/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 10 10月 2024.

January

£27

February

£29

March

£32

April

£28

May

£24

June

£25

July

£29

August

£27

September

£26

October

£26

November

£29

December

£36

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 10 10月 2024.

There are, in total, 3,267 car hire locations in Australia that are operated by 98 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: £12/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Australia hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

SUV

SUV

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Compare available car types for hire 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 10 10月 2024.

Small cars

£26 - £42

All Car Types

£36 - £48

To hire a small car in Australia, you would pay an average price of £31/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Australia (~£26/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~£42/day). In fact, October is about 19% 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, hiring a small car saves you 24% 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 £38/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Australia (~£32/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£44/day). In fact, November is about 16% 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, hiring a medium car saves you 10% 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 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 £55/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Australia (~£46/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~£66/day). In fact, June is about 18% 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, hiring a large car is 25% 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 hire a SUV in Australia, you would pay an average price of £43/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Australia (~£36/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~£49/day). In fact, September is about 17% 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, hiring 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Australia, you would pay an average price of £65/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a van in Australia (~£54/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£84/day). In fact, May is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Australia, hiring a van is 36% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in Australia, you would pay an average price of £52/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Australia (~£43/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~£62/day). In fact, November is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Australia, hiring a pickup truck is 21% 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 hire a luxury car in Australia, you would pay an average price of £64/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Australia (~£50/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£80/day). In fact, October is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Australia, hiring a luxury car is 35% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Aygo£12/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo
Toyota Aygo£12/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo
Hyundai i10£13/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10

Top hire 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 10 10月 2024.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Australia region, including those located within the Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane area. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Thrifty

367 locations

Firefly

286 locations

Hertz

274 locations

keddy by Europcar

219 locations

Sunnycars

196 locations

Avis

187 locations

Budget

171 locations

Sixt

163 locations

Best Australia car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Australia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Australia with an average daily rate of £20. Data was last updated on 10 10月 2024.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car hires in the Australia region, including options close to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Toyota Aygo£12/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo
Toyota Aygo£12/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo
Hyundai i10£13/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 10月 2024.
  • What documents do you need to bring to a car hire in Australia?

    When looking for car rentals in Australia, there will be documents that you will have to produce in order to be allowed to drive in the country. You will need to bring your driving licence from your country of origin and if your driving licence is not printed in English, then you will need to get an official translation from your country's embassy. Other documents you will need include your passport and International Drivers Permit (IDP). As well as needing to be over the age of 19, you need proof that you have held your driving license for at least one year before attempting to apply at car rentals in Australia. You cannot be over the age of 75 in order to use Australian car rentals.

  • What are the rules for driving in Australia?

    After you have chosen your car from the car rental in Australia, the next step will be moving on to the open roads of the Australian Outback. In Australia, you must drive on the left side of the road at all times. The speed limit in Australia depends on where you are; on international roads, the speed limit will be 120 km/h and in cities and towns, the speed limit will either be 30 km/h or 60 km/h. The alcohol driving limit in Australia is extremely low, allowing only 0.05% alcohol blood content, this makes drinking and driving a very big risk in the country and the penalties for disobeying the law can be rather severe. All passengers in the vehicle will need to wear seat belts at all times while in a moving vehicle. Another important thing to remember would be that parking your car in a direction that faces oncoming traffic is illegal in Australia and if caught doing so you will receive a very hefty fine.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Australia?

    The type of rental cars in Australia that you will need, will completely depend on what you are planning to do in the country. If you are only planning on staying in the major cities of the country and not travelling very far then a normal economy range car will be perfect for your stay, If you are otherwise planning on travelling between cities or into the Australian Outback, then you may need a stronger vehicle that wont overheat while driving in the hot Australian sun. If you intend to take your car into very remote regions of Australia then it would be recommended for you to get a bigger 4X4 car for your stay in Australia.

  • 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 cheapest city to get a rental car in Australia?

    At £14/day, the cheapest car hire price in Australia was found in Tullamarine. On average, Tullamarine has the cheapest daily rental car price (£18/day), which is 58% below average price for cities in Australia.

  • 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.

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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 £13 per day. Price data was last updated on 10 10月 2024.
Chevrolet Spark£12/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Fiat 500£12/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Hyundai i10£12/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10

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 10 10月 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 (£17+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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