Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Canberra?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Europcar (10.0 rating), Budget (8.8 rating) and Sixt (8.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Canberra.

How much does it cost to hire a car in Canberra for a week from Hertz?

Hertz is one of the top picks in Canberra. They can have you in a hire car for about ฿68,948 per week on average.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Canberra for the best price?

Booking early can save you upwards of 49% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 71 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Canberra.

Can I rent a car for a month in Canberra?

Yes, renting a vehicle in Canberra for a month is certainly possible.

What car do most people hire in Canberra?

The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Canberra is Mini (Kia Carnival) based on our Cheapflights data.

Cheap Car Rentals in Canberra

Canberra, ACT, Australia

4 Jun — 11 Jun

Same drop-off

Sun 4/6

Noon

Sun 11/6

Noon

Driver's age:

26-65Other

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Canberra?

January

฿1,732

February

฿1,802

March

฿1,871

April

฿1,871

May

฿1,698

June

฿2,183

July

฿2,287

August

฿2,114

September

฿2,218

October

฿2,114

November

฿2,010

December

฿2,148

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Canberra is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. 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 Canberra

Top rental agencies in Canberra

Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Canberra, including Europcar, Budget and Sixt. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Europcar

10.0

Wonderful

1 review•2 locations

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Budget

1 location

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Sixt

8.0

Very Good

5 reviews•1 location

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Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Great to deal with!

2.0

Poor|May 2023

We weren’t shown a thing just the door to where the car was and then had to find it a different car to what I had ordered

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

I rang to confirm car as I wanted a particular car and was told definitely getting what I reserved, when I went to pick up there was a different car, but when I told them about the annoyance they brought the car from another location for me I just had to wait 15 - 20 mins which was fantastic I just wished they had done that in the beginning and then I wouldn’t of had to wait. But car was amazing and I still wish I never had to return it. I am still in mourning 🙇🏽‍♀️Lol

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

Free upgrade, from a Toyota Corolla to a Mercedes a class. And great value even, without considering the upgrade.

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2022

Great service and nice new car. Very easy to deal with and great value.

1 out of 2

Alamo

7.9

Good

23 reviews•1 location

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4.0

Mediocre|Apr 2023

Stuff and price awesome but on cars dashboard shows need regular maintenance again and again and seat belt was broken,thanks

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Extremely easy. Quick check in. Car in excellent condition.

2.0

Poor|May 2022

No information about requierung international license when booking

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Really easy process from pick up to drop off. Only thing that was a bit of a surprise and that may be in the details was the excess amount in case of an accident. The excess was >$5,000. Quite a shock, but we had no issues and so did not have any concerns.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Car was easy to pick up and drop off. Clean and good on fuel. Staff were friendly, excellent experience

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Great service.

1 out of 8

Hertz

7.2

Good

4 reviews•4 locations

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4.0

Mediocre|Mar 2023

Billing issues that remain unresolved. Long wait at pickup; confusion at drop off.

6.0

Okay|Sep 2022

We chose to pick up and drop off the vehicle at Canberra airport. This was not done. We had the inconvenience of getting to and from Mitchell to pick up/drop off the car. None of the cars operating procedures were explained to us by Hertz staff. The car itself was good and economical to drive, but were not particularly impressed with the Hertz’s staff.

8.0

Very Good|Jul 2022

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2022

The staff were very friendly & helpful

1 out of 2

Avis

1 location

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Thrifty

5.9

Fair

4 reviews•4 locations

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Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Feb 2022

Charging me one full day for 2 hours of delay and mistakenly they charges me a third day 🤬

9.6

Wonderful|Oct 2019

Upon return the agent was very helpful getting us to where we needed to go. Went beyond expectation.

2.0

Poor|Oct 2019

Nothing

The reservation was cancelled after I booked the advertised car online through a 3rd party website. It was a very disappointing experience to have to try again 5 times to actually have the booking accepted. Why don't the 3rd party rental companies and Thrifty communicate better so customers actually have a good experience instead of tearing out their hair?

6.4

Okay|Jan 2017

nothing

nothing - just dropped the keys off

1 out of 2

Sunnycars

4 locations

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Car Hire FAQs

What are petrol prices like in Canberra

The average price of petrol in Canberra is ฿38.48/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,731 and ฿2,501 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.