Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from ฿558
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 31/5 and drop-off date of 8/6. 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.
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 30 April 2025.
Most popular company | Budget |
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Most common car type | Mini |
Average price per day | ฿1,951 |
Cheapest price per day | ฿558 |
What are the car hire 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 1,514 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 April 2025.
Price | ฿1,003 - ฿2,896 |
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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Australia?
Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Australia and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 30 April 2025.
January
฿1,201
February
฿1,068
March
฿1,168
April
฿1,402
May
฿934
June
฿1,068
July
฿1,302
August
฿1,201
September
฿1,101
October
฿1,268
November
฿1,235
December
฿1,535
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Australia is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.
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 30 April 2025.
There are 101 hire agencies servicing Australia. These agencies, altogether, have 3,293 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Australia with prices from ฿558 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Australia:
Economy
฿688+
Compact
฿657+
Intermediate
฿788+
Standard
฿1,763+
Full-size
฿1,867+
SUV
฿1,159+
Minivan
฿1,398+
Full-size SUV
฿1,340+
Compare available car types for rental in Australia
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Australia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 April 2025.
Small cars | ฿710 - ฿2,170 | |
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All Car Types | ฿1,482 - ฿2,714 |
To hire a small car in Australia, you would pay an average price of ฿1,158/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Australia (~฿710/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~฿2,170/day). In fact, September is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Australia, hiring a small car saves you 40% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Australia small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a medium car in Australia, you would pay an average price of ฿1,710/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Australia (~฿1,009/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~฿2,575/day). In fact, May is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Australia, hiring a medium car saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Australia medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a large car in Australia, you would pay an average price of ฿2,972/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Australia (~฿1,545/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~฿4,650/day). In fact, February is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Australia, hiring a large car is 36% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To hire a SUV in Australia, you would pay an average price of ฿1,741/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Australia (~฿1,063/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~฿2,368/day). In fact, September is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Australia, hiring a SUV saves you 10% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Australia SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a van in Australia, you would pay an average price of ฿2,371/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a van in Australia (~฿2,251/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~฿5,463/day). In fact, March is about 6% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Australia, hiring a van is 19% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Australia van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
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 30 April 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Australia, including those serving the greater Perth, Sydney and Cairns area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.
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Best Australia car rental deals found
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 ฿1,403. Data was last updated on 30 April 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 Perth, Sydney and Cairns. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 April 2025.
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Australia?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, MINI Car Rentals (10.0 rating), YesDrive Car Rental (10.0 rating) and Fox (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Australia.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Australia?
The most popular car hire company at Australia is Budget. With prices on ECONOMY starting at ฿1,468/day about 268% more people book with Budget than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Australia?
At ฿1,055/day, it is 41% cheaper on average to rent a car in Perth than any other city in Australia. The cheapest price found in Australia was for ฿820/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.
Small car rentals in Australia
Find small car rental deals in Australia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Australia cost an average of ฿993 per day. Price data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
Van rentals in Australia
Find van rental deals in Australia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Australia cost an average of ฿1,787 per day. Price data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
To make it easier to find a van rental in Australia, we've compiled these deals for you, including pickup options near Perth, Sydney and Cairns. Be sure to come back soon for more deals if you don't find one that is perfect for you.
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 30 April 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 (฿24+).
Electric
฿29+
Hybrid
฿27+
Petrol/Diesel
฿24+