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Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from ฿608

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 1/8 and drop-off date of 29/8. 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 23 June 2026.

Most popular company

Bargain Car Rentals

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

฿1,619

Cheapest price per day

฿608
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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 23 June 2026.
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There are 130 hire agencies servicing Australia. These agencies, altogether, have 3,441 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Australia with prices from ฿608 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Australia:

Economy

Economy

฿773+

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Compact

Compact

฿608+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

฿703+

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SUV

SUV

฿792+

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Minivan

Minivan

฿1,334+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

฿1,667+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

฿2,725+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

฿613+

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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 ฿1,070. Data was last updated on 23 June 2026.
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios฿608/day
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Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios
Found 06/23/26
Honda HR-V฿613/day
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Honda HR-V
Found 06/23/26
Honda City฿618/day
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A/C
Honda City
Found 06/23/26

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 ฿1,273, which is about 2,970% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Australia?

In Australia, the most affordable car hire company right now is Bargain Car Rentals, offering prices from just ฿16.44/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is City Centre Car Rentals, with rates starting at ฿18.62/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 ฿1,121 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿1,824. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

฿1,313

February

฿1,340

March

฿1,326

April

฿1,399

May

฿1,121

June

฿1,200

July

฿1,552

August

฿1,293

September

฿1,386

October

฿1,432

November

฿1,313

December

฿1,824

What car do most people hire in Australia?

Passenger van cars (Kia Carnival, for example) are the most popular in Australia. SUV (Toyota RAV4) and Mini (MG 3) 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 246 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 June 2026.

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Sydney is the cheapest city to rent a car (฿620/day). Other popular cities in Australia to get a cheap rental car are: Brisbane (฿708/day), Melbourne (฿734/day), and Perth (฿817/day).

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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 23 June 2026.

Avis

8.3
Very Good
56 reviews•181 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.0

MINI Car Rentals

2 locations
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No Birds

8 locations
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CarHood

3 locations
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National

39 locations
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Distinqt Car Hire

8 locations
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Tiger Car Rental

4 locations
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Got2go Car Hire

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 June 2026.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Australia?

    The most popular car hire company at Australia is Europcar. With prices on PASSENGER_VAN starting at ฿3,668/day about 132% more people book with Europcar than other companies in the country.

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

    At ฿921/day, it is 48% cheaper on average to rent a car in Adelaide than any other city in Australia. The cheapest price found in Australia was for ฿549/day in Adelaide.

  • 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 23 June 2026.
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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

Electric

฿39+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

฿19+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

฿17+

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