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Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from ฿429

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 25/6 and drop-off date of 9/7. 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 rentals in 2025

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 14 June 2025.

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

฿1,208

Cheapest price per day

฿429

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 14 June 2025.

There are 101 hire agencies servicing Australia. These agencies, altogether, have 3,289 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Australia with prices from ฿429 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Australia:

Economy

Economy

฿560+

Compact

Compact

฿460+

Intermediate

Intermediate

฿538+

Standard

Standard

฿984+

SUV

SUV

฿1,114+

Minivan

Minivan

฿1,351+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

฿975+

Mini

Mini

฿429+

Compare car rental deals in Australia by type

Here are the best Australia small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Australia medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Australia SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Australia van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Mitsubishi Mirage G4฿429/day
2
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A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage G4
Toyota Corolla฿460/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Honda Brio฿509/day
2
M
A/C
Honda Brio

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 ฿1,185. Data was last updated on 14 June 2025.
These are some of the best options we've found for those looking for car rentals in Australia, including options within a close proximity to Sydney, Cairns and Hobart. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.
Mitsubishi Mirage G4฿429/day
2
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A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage G4
Honda HR-V฿460/day
4
M
A/C
Honda HR-V
Mini Countryman฿460/day
4
M
A/C
Mini Countryman

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 ฿1,424, which is about 2,881% 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 SafeDrive Car Rentals, offering prices from just ฿349.63/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is JUCY , with rates starting at ฿448.74/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Australia?

Planning to hire a car in Australia? February is the cheapest month, costing about ฿1,227 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿1,913. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

฿1,437

February

฿1,227

March

฿1,376

April

฿1,711

May

฿1,364

June

฿1,546

July

฿1,699

August

฿1,594

September

฿1,554

October

฿1,586

November

฿1,501

December

฿1,913

What car do most people hire in Australia?

SUV cars (Class Standard SUV, for example) are the most popular in Australia. Compact (Hyundai Accent) and Standard (Toyota Corolla) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Australia.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Australia?

Thrifty has 365 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Firefly has the second-highest number of locations in Australia at 287.

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 14 June 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Australia, including those serving the greater Sydney, Cairns and Hobart area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Budget

8.5
Very Good
123 reviews167 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

7.9

Sixt

8.4
Very Good
178 reviews170 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Europcar

7.7
Good
106 reviews152 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.6

Avis

8.3
Very Good
60 reviews178 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Thrifty

8.1
Very Good
66 reviews365 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.6
Good
91 reviews275 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
27 reviews63 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

8.0

Dollar

6.8
Okay
12 reviews137 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.3

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 June 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Australia?

    The most popular car hire company at Australia is Thrifty. With prices on COMPACT starting at ฿1,290/day about 87% more people book with Thrifty than other companies in the country.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Australia?

    At ฿1,208/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in Melbourne than any other city in Australia. The cheapest price found in Australia was for ฿864/day in Melbourne.

  • 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 14 June 2025.

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 (฿16+).

Electric

Electric

฿25+

Hybrid

Hybrid

฿35+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

฿16+

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