Australia

Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from ฿816

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 20/3 and drop-off date of 10/4. 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 13 February 2026.

Most popular company

EverythingFleet

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

฿1,868

Cheapest price per day

฿816

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 13 February 2026.

There are 117 hire agencies servicing Australia. These agencies, altogether, have 3,348 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in Australia with prices from ฿816 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Australia:

Economy

Economy

฿820+

Compact

Compact

฿906+

Intermediate

Intermediate

฿816+

SUV

SUV

฿1,381+

Minivan

Minivan

฿1,817+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

฿1,553+

Passenger van

Passenger van

฿2,133+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

฿2,367+

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:

Nissan Almera฿820/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Almera
Hyundai i20฿859/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Honda City฿906/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 ฿1,651. Data was last updated on 13 February 2026.
Suzuki Ciaz฿816/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Hyundai i20฿820/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Suzuki Swift฿859/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 ฿1,360, which is about 2,737% 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 Alpha, offering prices from just ฿579.72/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Bargain Car Rentals, with rates starting at ฿629.97/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 ฿1,205 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿1,830. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

฿1,416

February

฿1,205

March

฿1,287

April

฿1,665

May

฿1,303

June

฿1,391

July

฿1,716

August

฿1,515

September

฿1,510

October

฿1,556

November

฿1,437

December

฿1,830

What car do most people hire in Australia?

Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla, for example) are the most popular in Australia. Full-size (Toyota Highlander) and Mini (Kia Picanto) 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.

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 1,496 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 February 2026.

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Launceston is the cheapest city to rent a car (฿862/day). Other popular cities in Australia to get a cheap rental car are: Perth (฿1,222/day), Melbourne (฿1,408/day), and Sydney (฿2,407/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 13 February 2026.

Budget

8.4
Very Good
132 reviews170 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

7.8

Sixt

8.1
Very Good
181 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
110 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 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 reviews346 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.7
Good
92 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

7.4
Good
17 reviews132 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 13 February 2026.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Australia?

    The most popular car hire company at Australia is Dollar. With prices on COMPACT starting at ฿811/day about 63% more people book with Dollar than other companies in the country.

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

    At ฿862/day, it is 46% cheaper on average to rent a car in Launceston than any other city in Australia. The cheapest price found in Australia was for ฿862/day in Launceston.

  • 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 13 February 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 (฿37+).

Electric

Electric

฿57+

Hybrid

Hybrid

฿58+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

฿37+

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