Cheapflights insights for Canberra car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Canberra, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Canberra?
For the best savings on car hire in Canberra, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just ฿1,553/day – about 2,787% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Canberra?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Canberra is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 10.0/10). Europcar (rated 9.4/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Canberra?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Canberra is January, when you can expect to pay ฿1,391/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Canberra is May (฿1,941/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
฿1,391
February
฿1,618
March
฿1,747
April
฿1,909
May
฿1,941
June
฿1,585
July
฿1,779
August
฿1,715
September
฿1,747
October
฿1,844
November
฿1,715
December
฿1,876
What car do most people hire in Canberra?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Canberra are the following: SUV cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar), Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar), and Intermediate cars (Nissan X-Trail or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Canberra?
Hertz has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Thrifty has the second-highest number of locations in Canberra at 3.
Top rental agencies in Canberra
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Canberra known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Canberra. Reviews were last updated on 6 August 2025.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Canberra, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 August 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Canberra?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Canberra for a month is certainly possible.