Australia

Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from ฿685

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 8/2 and drop-off date of 15/2. 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 9 January 2026.

Most popular company

East Coast Car Rentals

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

฿1,788

Cheapest price per day

฿685

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 9 January 2026.

There are 116 hire agencies servicing Australia. These agencies, altogether, have 3,343 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in Australia with prices from ฿685 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Australia:

Economy

Economy

฿935+

Compact

Compact

฿772+

Intermediate

Intermediate

฿839+

SUV

SUV

฿1,225+

Minivan

Minivan

฿1,689+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

฿1,265+

Passenger van

Passenger van

฿1,679+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

฿4,069+

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฿772/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios
Nissan Almera฿916/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Almera
Suzuki Swift฿935/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift

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 ฿1,711. Data was last updated on 9 January 2026.
Toyota C-HR฿685/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota C-HR
Nissan Almera฿772/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Almera
Peugeot 2008฿809/day
4
M
A/C
Peugeot 2008

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 ฿1,335, which is about 2,782% 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 Budget, offering prices from just ฿711.24/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Apex, with rates starting at ฿865.38/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 ฿1,195 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿1,959. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

฿1,398

February

฿1,195

March

฿1,281

April

฿1,645

May

฿1,254

June

฿1,312

July

฿1,604

August

฿1,434

September

฿1,447

October

฿1,510

November

฿1,434

December

฿1,959

What car do most people hire in Australia?

Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla, for example) are the most popular in Australia. Mini (Kia Picanto) and Full-size (Toyota Highlander) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Australia.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Australia?

Thrifty has 346 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Firefly has the second-highest number of locations in Australia at 294.

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 9 January 2026.

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 9 January 2026.

Budget

8.4
Very Good
128 reviews167 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

7.7

Sixt

8.1
Very Good
180 reviews170 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.0

Europcar

7.4
Good
109 reviews151 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.3

Avis

8.2
Very Good
59 reviews180 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.9

Thrifty

8.1
Very Good
68 reviews346 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.7
Good
91 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 reviews62 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

Dollar

7.3
Good
17 reviews132 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.2

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 January 2026.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Australia?

    The most popular car hire company at Australia is Apex. With prices on COMPACT starting at ฿865/day about 13% more people book with Apex than other companies in the country.

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

    At ฿1,131/day, it is 37% cheaper on average to rent a car in Perth than any other city in Australia. The cheapest price found in Australia was for ฿1,130/day in Perth.

  • 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, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Australia. Deals were last updated on 9 January 2026.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Australia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (฿31+).

Electric

Electric

฿34+

Hybrid

Hybrid

฿31+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

฿31+

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