Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from ฿587
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 2/8 and drop-off date of 9/8. 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.
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 3 July 2025.
Most popular company | Bargain Car Rentals |
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Most common car type | Mini |
Average price per day | ฿1,112 |
Cheapest price per day | ฿587 |
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 3 July 2025.
There are 104 hire agencies servicing Australia. These agencies, altogether, have 3,284 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in Australia with prices from ฿587 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Australia:
Economy
฿630+
Compact
฿754+
Intermediate
฿587+
Full-size
฿1,445+
SUV
฿1,096+
Minivan
฿1,554+
Full-size SUV
฿1,088+
Mini
฿606+
Compare car rental deals in Australia by type
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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 ฿1,049. Data was last updated on 3 July 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 Sydney, Cairns and Hobart. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.
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 ฿1,425, which is about 2,888% 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 Simba Car Hire, offering prices from just ฿366.27/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Bargain Car Rentals, with rates starting at ฿371.13/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 ฿1,227 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿1,915. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
฿1,441
February
฿1,227
March
฿1,376
April
฿1,712
May
฿1,364
June
฿1,514
July
฿1,720
August
฿1,599
September
฿1,558
October
฿1,599
November
฿1,498
December
฿1,915
What car do most people hire in Australia?
SUV cars (Class Standard SUV, for example) are the most popular in Australia. Compact (Hyundai Accent) and Economy (Suzuki Jimny) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Australia.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Australia?
Thrifty has 347 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Firefly has the second-highest number of locations in Australia at 290.
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 1,488 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 3 July 2025.
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 3 July 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Australia, including those serving the greater Sydney, Cairns and Hobart area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.
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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 3 July 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Australia?
The most popular car hire company at Australia is Simba Car Hire. With prices on MINI starting at ฿366/day about 169% more people book with Simba Car Hire than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Australia?
At ฿468/day, it is 44% cheaper on average to rent a car in Brisbane than any other city in Australia. The cheapest price found in Australia was for ฿366/day in Brisbane.
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 3 July 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 (฿23+).
Electric
฿29+
Hybrid
฿32+
Petrol/Diesel
฿23+