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Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from ฿466

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 5/4 and drop-off date of 12/4. 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 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 12 February 2025.

Most popular company

SafeDrive Car Rentals

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

฿1,253

Cheapest price per day

฿466

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 1,870 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 February 2025.

Price

฿533 - ฿1,970

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Coolangatta is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just ฿533/day. Renting a car in Coolangatta is 73% cheaper than renting one in Launceston where the per day rate is around ฿1,970. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Australia to get a rental car in are: Perth (฿722/day), Melbourne (฿827/day), and Sydney (฿1,429/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Perth should expect to spend around ฿722/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Australia is Perth.

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 12 February 2025.

January

฿1,226

February

฿1,260

March

฿1,396

April

฿1,226

May

฿1,055

June

฿1,124

July

฿1,328

August

฿1,192

September

฿1,158

October

฿1,294

November

฿1,260

December

฿1,566

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.

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 12 February 2025.

Small cars

฿724 - ฿1,911

All Car Types

฿1,399 - ฿2,744

To hire a small car in Australia, you would pay an average price of ฿1,289/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Australia (~฿724/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~฿1,911/day). In fact, September is about 44% 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 38% 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 ฿1,638/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Australia (~฿1,034/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~฿2,627/day). In fact, May is about 37% 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 21% 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 ฿3,033/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Australia (~฿1,792/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~฿4,184/day). In fact, November is about 41% 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 32% 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 ฿1,860/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Australia (~฿1,111/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~฿3,058/day). In fact, September is about 41% 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 ฿2,766/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a van in Australia (~฿2,355/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~฿5,574/day). In fact, August is about 15% 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 26% 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:

Toyota Yaris฿466/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris฿611/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Honda City฿722/day
2
M
A/C
Honda City

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 12 February 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Australia, including those serving the greater Perth, Melbourne and Sydney area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Thrifty

369 locations

Firefly

287 locations

Hertz

274 locations

keddy by Europcar

219 locations

Sunnycars

197 locations

Avis

188 locations

Budget

170 locations

Sixt

166 locations

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 ฿1,350. Data was last updated on 12 February 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, Melbourne and Sydney. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.
Toyota Yaris฿466/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Honda Civic฿603/day
5
M
A/C
Honda Civic
Toyota Yaris฿611/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 February 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 SafeDrive Car Rentals. With prices on ECONOMY starting at ฿716/day about 240% more people book with SafeDrive Car Rentals than other companies in the country.

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

    At ฿533/day, it is 58% cheaper on average to rent a car in Coolangatta than any other city in Australia. The cheapest price found in Australia was for ฿377/day in Coolangatta.

  • 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 ฿1,240 per day. Price data was last updated on 12 February 2025.
Toyota Yaris฿466/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris฿611/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris฿620/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

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 ฿2,038 per day. Price data was last updated on 12 February 2025.
To make it easier to find a van rental in Australia, we've compiled these deals for you, including pickup options near Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. Be sure to come back soon for more deals if you don't find one that is perfect for you.
Toyota Innova฿1,150/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota HiAce฿1,258/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota Innova฿1,529/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova

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 12 February 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 (฿25+).

Electric

Electric

฿33+

Hybrid

Hybrid

฿36+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

฿25+

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