Australia

Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from ฿761

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 12/4 and drop-off date of 20/4. 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 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 16 March 2026.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

฿2,236

Cheapest price per day

฿761

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 16 March 2026.

There are 121 hire agencies servicing Australia. These agencies, altogether, have 3,347 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Australia with prices from ฿761 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Australia:

Economy

Economy

฿770+

Compact

Compact

฿761+

Intermediate

Intermediate

฿873+

SUV

SUV

฿1,258+

Minivan

Minivan

฿1,443+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

฿1,440+

Passenger van

Passenger van

฿2,502+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

฿768+

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:

Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios฿761/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios
Hyundai i20฿770/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Honda City฿794/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City

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 ฿1,503. Data was last updated on 16 March 2026.
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios฿761/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios
Honda HR-V฿768/day
4
M
A/C
Honda HR-V
Suzuki Swift฿770/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift

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 5 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ฿1,446, which is about 2,836% 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 ฿998.62/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Ace Rental Cars, with rates starting at ฿1,349.44/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 ฿1,376 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

฿1,473

February

฿1,510

March

฿1,478

April

฿1,763

May

฿1,376

June

฿1,462

July

฿1,795

August

฿1,569

September

฿1,569

October

฿1,623

November

฿1,510

December

฿1,913

What car do most people hire in Australia?

Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4, for example) are the most popular in Australia. Full-size (Toyota Highlander) and Passenger van (Toyota HiAce) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Australia.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Australia?

Thrifty has 342 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Firefly has the second-highest number of locations in Australia at 293.

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 1,492 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 March 2026.

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Melbourne is the cheapest city to rent a car (฿884/day). Other popular cities in Australia to get a cheap rental car are: Brisbane (฿1,356/day), Sydney (฿1,827/day), and Perth (฿6,844/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 16 March 2026.

Budget

8.4
Very Good
133 reviews170 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

7.8

Sixt

8.1
Very Good
182 reviews169 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.0

Europcar

7.3
Good
111 reviews152 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.3

Avis

8.2
Very Good
59 reviews181 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.9

Thrifty

8.2
Very Good
69 reviews342 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.7
Good
94 reviews284 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
27 reviews63 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

Dollar

7.4
Good
17 reviews131 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.3

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 March 2026.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Australia?

    The most popular car hire company at Australia is Hertz. With prices on ECONOMY starting at ฿1,426/day about 193% more people book with Hertz than other companies in the country.

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

    At ฿884/day, it is 70% cheaper on average to rent a car in Melbourne than any other city in Australia. The cheapest price found in Australia was for ฿878/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. Deals were last updated on 16 March 2026.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Australia. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

฿53+

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