What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Brisbane?
Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Brisbane 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 27 March 2025.
January
฿1,052
February
฿950
March
฿1,120
April
฿1,188
May
฿984
June
฿1,120
July
฿1,324
August
฿1,188
September
฿1,324
October
฿1,290
November
฿1,120
December
฿1,629
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Brisbane is February. 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 Brisbane
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Brisbane to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 March 2025.
Small cars | ฿525 - ฿1,595 | |
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All Car Types | ฿737 - ฿2,636 |
To hire a small car in Brisbane, Australia, you would pay an average price of ฿978/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Brisbane, Australia (~฿525/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~฿1,595/day). In fact, January is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Brisbane. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Brisbane, hiring a small car saves you 32% 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.
To hire a medium car in Brisbane, Australia, you would pay an average price of ฿1,584/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Brisbane, Australia (~฿638/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~฿2,822/day). In fact, February is about 60% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Brisbane. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Brisbane, hiring a medium car is 10% 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 large car in Brisbane, Australia, you would pay an average price of ฿922/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Brisbane, Australia (~฿1,075/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~฿2,201/day). In fact, February is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Brisbane. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Brisbane, hiring a large car saves you 36% 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.
To hire a SUV in Brisbane, Australia, you would pay an average price of ฿1,204/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Brisbane, Australia (~฿642/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~฿2,780/day). In fact, May is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Brisbane. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Brisbane, hiring a SUV saves you 16% 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.
Top rental agencies in Brisbane
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Brisbane known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Brisbane. Reviews were last updated on 27 March 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Brisbane, including Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Brisbane, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 March 2025.
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Brisbane?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10.0 rating), Sixt (10.0 rating) and Ace Rental Cars (9.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Brisbane.
What are petrol prices like in Brisbane?
The average price of petrol in Brisbane is ฿37.01/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,665 and ฿2,405 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Brisbane for a week from Europcar?
Hiring a car in Brisbane for a week can be a great option for travel. Europcar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around ฿18,605/week on average.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Brisbane for the best price?
Generally, for a better deal in Brisbane it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 34%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 45 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.
Can I rent a car for a month in Brisbane?
Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Brisbane. Check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
What car do most people hire in Brisbane?
The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Brisbane is Intermediate (Mazda CX-5) based on our Cheapflights data.