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Cheap Car Hire in Townsville from £24
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 Townsville with a pick-up date of 21/8 and drop-off date of 28/8. 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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Townsville car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Townsville. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 August 2025.
Most popular company | ALAMO |
|---|---|
Price of gas per litre | £0.77 |
Average price per day | £24 |
Cheapest price per day | £24 |
Popular car types in Townsville
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Townsville and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 15 August 2025.
In Townsville, there are 28 active hire locations from 15 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Townsville in the past week - currently priced from £24/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
£26+
Compact
£24+
Intermediate
£27+
Full-size
£46+
SUV
£54+
Full-size SUV
£46+
Premium SUV
£108+
Compact SUV
£30+
Compare car hire deals in Townsville by type
Here are the best Townsville small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Townsville medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Townsville SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Ford Focus£24/day
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Mini Hatch£26/day
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Toyota Corolla£28/day
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Best car hire deals found in Townsville
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Townsville. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Townsville with an average daily rate of £42. Data was last updated on 15 August 2025.
Ford Focus£24/day
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Mini Hatch£26/day
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Peugeot 408£27/day
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Cheapflights insights for Townsville car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Townsville, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Townsville?
To get the best deal on car hire in Townsville, book about 8 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around £32, which is about 40% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Townsville?
Alamo is currently the cheapest car hire company in Townsville with deals as low as £23.61/day found in the past two weeks. Europcar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as £48.16/day.
What is the best car rental company in Townsville?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Townsville is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10). Budget (rated 10.0/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Thrifty
10.0
Budget
10.0
Europcar
10.0
Firefly
10.0
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Townsville?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Townsville is January, when you can expect to pay £25/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Townsville is July (£55/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
£25
February
£28
March
£34
April
£44
May
£37
June
£38
July
£55
August
£44
September
£42
October
£37
November
£35
December
£38
What car do most people hire in Townsville?
SUV cars (Mitsubishi ASX, for example) are the most popular in Townsville. Intermediate (Mitsubishi ASX) and Compact (Toyota Corolla) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Townsville.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Townsville?
Sunnycars has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Thrifty has the second-highest number of locations in Townsville at 3.
Top hire agencies in Townsville
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Townsville known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Townsville. Reviews were last updated on 15 August 2025.
Thrifty
3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Budget
3 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
8.6
Europcar
2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
7.9
Value
8.9
Firefly
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Alamo
16 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Overall
9.3
Pick-up/drop-off
8.9
Value
8.6
Avis
3 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.0
Hertz
2 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.0
Sixt
1 review•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.0
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Townsville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 August 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Townsville?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £24/day when booking a car hire in Townsville. The absolute best deal a user found was for £24/day from Alamo, booked on Aug. 10.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Townsville for a week from Alamo?
From Alamo you can hire a car in Townsville from about £166 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Townsville?
Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Townsville check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
How much is a car hire in Townsville for a weekend?
£0 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Townsville, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Townsville, then opt for a Compact hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of September, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as £59/day.
Car hires by fuel type in Townsville
Browse car hires by fuel type in Townsville. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Townsville. Deals were last updated on 15 August 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Townsville. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (£37+).
Hybrid
£37+
Petrol/Diesel
£59+
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