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Cheap Car Hire in Townsville Airport from £42

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 Airport with a pick-up date of 19/8 and drop-off date of 20/8. 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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Popular car types in Townsville Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Townsville Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 11 July 2025.

At £42/day, medium car is the cheapest car type available for hire at Townsville Airport in the past week. Out of 15 car hire agencies operating at Townsville Airport, there are, in total, 28 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

£104+

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

£155+

Passenger van

Passenger van

£166+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

£166+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

£108+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

£134+

Best car hire deals found at Townsville Airport

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Townsville Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Townsville Airport with an average daily rate of £109. Data was last updated on 11 July 2025.
Kia EV6£58/day
4
M
A/C
Kia EV6
Mitsubishi Eclipse£108/day
5
2
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Eclipse
Honda Civic£48/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic

Cheapflights insights for Townsville Airport car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Townsville Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car at Townsville Airport?

For the best savings on car hire at Townsville Airport, make your reservation 90 days before pickup. The average price then is just £22/day – about 48% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car hire company at Townsville Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at Townsville Airport is Budget (rated 10.0/10 with 3 reviews). Europcar (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Townsville Airport?

Planning to hire a car at Townsville Airport? January is the cheapest month, costing about £26 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £38. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

£26

February

£29

March

£27

April

£32

May

£27

June

£30

July

£38

August

£32

September

£31

October

£34

November

£33

December

£32

What car do most people hire at Townsville Airport?

Compact cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Townsville Airport. SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations at Townsville Airport?

Sunnycars has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Alamo has the second-highest number of locations at Townsville Airport at 1.

Top hire agencies in Townsville Airport

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Townsville Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Townsville Airport. Reviews were last updated on 11 July 2025.

Budget

10.0
Wonderful
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.6

Europcar

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.9

Firefly

10.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
16 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.6

Avis

8.0
Very Good
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Bargain Car Rentals

1 location

Hertz

7.5
Good
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

10.0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Townsville Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 July 2025.
  • Which car hire providers are at Townsville Airport?

    There are 7 car hire providers located at Townsville Airport. The following companies can be found near the Townsville Airport car hire counter:Budget (10.0)Thrifty (10.0)Firefly (10.0)Alamo (9.3)Avis (8.0)Hertz (7.5)Sixt (5.0)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Townsville Airport for a week from Bargain Car Rentals?

    Bargain Car Rentals offers hire cars at Townsville Airport for about £843 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Townsville Airport?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle at Townsville Airport for a month is certainly possible.

Car hires by fuel type in Townsville Airport

Browse car hires by fuel type in Townsville Airport. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Townsville Airport. Deals were last updated on 11 July 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Townsville Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£89+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

£139+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

£167+

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