Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from ฿470
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 11/11 and drop-off date of 18/11. 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.
Australia car rentals in 2026
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Australia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 5 October 2026.
Most popular company | Bargain Car Rentals |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Mini |
Average price per day | ฿1,551 |
Cheapest price per day | ฿470 |
Popular car types in Australia
Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Australia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 5 October 2026.
There are 133 hire agencies servicing Australia. These agencies, altogether, have 3,544 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Australia with prices from ฿470 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Australia:
Economy
฿686+
Compact
฿591+
Intermediate
฿658+
Full-size
฿1,810+
SUV
฿1,072+
Minivan
฿1,397+
Full-size SUV
฿1,544+
Mini
฿470+
Best car rental deals found in Australia
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Australia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Australia with an average daily rate of ฿1,493. Data was last updated on 5 October 2026.
Cheapflights insights for Australia car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Australia, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Australia?
To get the best deal on car hire in Australia, book about 8 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ฿1,284, which is about 3,100% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Australia?
In Australia, the most affordable car hire company right now is YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL, offering prices from just ฿8.66/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Simba Car Hire, with rates starting at ฿12.90/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Australia?
Planning to hire a car in Australia? May is the cheapest month, costing about ฿1,139 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿1,792. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
฿1,295
February
฿1,356
March
฿1,345
April
฿1,440
May
฿1,139
June
฿1,222
July
฿1,395
August
฿1,217
September
฿1,306
October
฿1,340
November
฿1,267
December
฿1,792
What car do most people hire in Australia?
SUV cars (Mitsubishi ASX, for example) are the most popular in Australia. Mini (Kia Picanto) and Compact (Toyota Corolla) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Australia.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Australia?
MINI Car Rentals has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Australia at 181.
What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Australia?
Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Australia, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 214 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 5 October 2026.
Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Adelaide is the cheapest city to rent a car (฿433/day). Other popular cities in Australia to get a cheap rental car are: Coolangatta (฿469/day), Perth (฿536/day), and Sydney (฿618/day).
Top rental agencies in Australia
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Australia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Australia. Reviews were last updated on 5 October 2026.
Avis
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Avis Locations in Australia
MINI Car Rentals
MINI Car Rentals Locations in Australia
No Birds
No Birds Locations in Australia
CarHood
CarHood Locations in Australia
Evolve Rentals
Evolve Rentals Locations in Australia
Distinqt Car Hire
Distinqt Car Hire Locations in Australia
Tiger Car Rental
Tiger Car Rental Locations in Australia
Got2go Car Hire
Got2go Car Hire Locations in Australia
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 October 2026.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Australia?
The most popular car hire company at Australia is Simba Car Hire. With prices on MINI starting at ฿432/day about 208% more people book with Simba Car Hire than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Australia?
At ฿862/day, it is 45% cheaper on average to rent a car in Hobart than any other city in Australia. The cheapest price found in Australia was for ฿668/day in Hobart.
What side of the road do you drive on in Australia?
Cars travel on the left side of the road in Australia.
Car rentals by fuel type in Australia
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Australia. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Australia. Deals were last updated on 5 October 2026.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Australia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (฿17+).
Electric
฿49+
Hybrid
฿22+
Petrol/Diesel
฿17+