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Cheap Car Hire in Canberra from £45
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 Canberra with a pick-up date of 20/10 and drop-off date of 24/10. 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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Canberra car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Canberra. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 September 2025.
Most popular company | EUROPCAR |
|---|---|
Price of gas per litre | £0.77 |
Average price per day | £29 |
Cheapest price per day | £45 |
Popular car types in Canberra
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Canberra and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 17 September 2025.
In Canberra, there are 27 active hire locations from 16 car hire companies. medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in Canberra in the past week - currently priced from £45/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
£52+
Compact
£51+
Intermediate
£45+
SUV
£78+
Full-size SUV
£83+
Mini
£61+
Compact SUV
£50+
Intermediate SUV
£60+
Compare car hire deals in Canberra by type
Here are the best Canberra small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Canberra medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Canberra SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Renault Clio£51/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Jazz£52/day
2
M
A/C
Skoda Fabia£61/day
2
M
A/C
Best car hire deals found in Canberra
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Canberra. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Canberra with an average daily rate of £65. Data was last updated on 17 September 2025.
Hyundai Ioniq£45/day
5
M
A/C
Kia Niro£50/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic£51/day
4
M
A/C
Cheapflights insights for Canberra car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Canberra, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Canberra?
Book your car hire in Canberra 11 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around £35/day on average when booked 11 days ahead, which saves you 34% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Canberra?
In Canberra, the most affordable car hire company right now is Hertz, offering prices from just £26.09/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Budget, with rates starting at £34.41/day.
What is the best car rental company in Canberra?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Canberra is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 10.0/10). Europcar (rated 9.4/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10.0
Europcar
9.4
Avis
9.0
Sixt
8.4
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Canberra?
Planning to hire a car in Canberra? January is the cheapest month, costing about £32 per day. In contrast, May is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £44. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
£32
February
£37
March
£40
April
£43
May
£44
June
£36
July
£40
August
£38
September
£37
October
£41
November
£39
December
£42
What car do most people hire in Canberra?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Canberra are the following: Compact cars (Hyundai Kona or similar), Full-size cars (Toyota Hilux or similar), and Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Canberra?
Hertz has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Thrifty has the second-highest number of locations in Canberra at 3.
Top hire agencies in Canberra
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Canberra known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Canberra. Reviews were last updated on 17 September 2025.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.3
Value
9.3
Europcar
4 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.7
Overall
9.4
Pick-up/drop-off
9.4
Value
9.7
Avis
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Overall
9.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
8.0
Sixt
7 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
8.8
Overall
8.4
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.0
East Coast Car Rentals
2 locations
Alamo
26 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.3
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.2
Value
8.3
Hertz
6 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Overall
7.4
Pick-up/drop-off
7.2
Value
6.7
Dollar
1 location
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Canberra, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 September 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Canberra?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £29/day when booking a car hire in Canberra. The absolute best deal a user found was for £25/day from Europcar, booked on Sep. 7.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Canberra for a week from Europcar?
Europcar is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Canberra. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about £228 per week.
Can I rent a car for a month in Canberra?
Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Canberra.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Canberra for a month?
Typically, a monthly car hire in Canberra can be found for £975. You can find car hire deals to be on average £33 a day.
How much is a car hire in Canberra for a weekend?
It costs £0 for a weekend car hire in Canberra, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Intermediate as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Canberra in October, prices are £0 per day on average.
Car hires by fuel type in Canberra
Browse car hires by fuel type in Canberra. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Canberra. Deals were last updated on 17 September 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Canberra. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£62+).
Electric
£62+
Hybrid
£62+
Petrol/Diesel
£239+