Australia

Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from HK$170

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 12-5 and drop-off date of 23-5. 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 2026

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 4 April 2026.

Most popular company

Bargain Car Rentals

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

HK$387

Cheapest price per day

HK$170

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 4 April 2026.

In Australia, there are 3,330 active hire locations from 121 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Australia in the past week - currently priced from HK$170/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

HK$273+

Compact

Compact

HK$170+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$175+

SUV

SUV

HK$228+

People carrier

People carrier

HK$361+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

HK$339+

Passenger van

Passenger van

HK$488+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

HK$496+

Compare car rental deals in Australia by type

Here are the best Australia small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Australia medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Australia van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen GolfHK$170/day
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Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen GolfHK$175/day
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Volkswagen Golf
Honda FitHK$179/day
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Honda Fit

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 HK$363. Data was last updated on 4 April 2026.
Volkswagen GolfHK$170/day
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Volkswagen Golf
Toyota CorollaHK$175/day
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Toyota Corolla
Honda FitHK$175/day
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Honda Fit

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 a rental car in Australia, book about 8 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around HK$321, which is about 636% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Australia?

Looking to hire a car in Australia? Bargain Car Rentals had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only HK$141.70/day. Yesaway also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at HK$175.40/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Australia?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Australia is May, when you can expect to pay HK$282/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Australia is December (HK$465/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

HK$350

February

HK$369

March

HK$343

April

HK$381

May

HK$282

June

HK$285

July

HK$345

August

HK$305

September

HK$320

October

HK$341

November

HK$315

December

HK$465

What car do most people rent in Australia?

SUV cars (Mazda CX-3, for example) are the most popular in Australia. Intermediate (Kia Sportage) and Passenger van (Class Full-size Van) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Australia.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Australia?

Thrifty has 342 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Firefly has the second-highest number of locations in Australia at 293.

What are the car rental 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 1,491 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 4 April 2026.

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Brisbane is the cheapest city to rent a car (HK$138/day). Other popular cities in Australia to get a cheap rental car are: Melbourne (HK$167/day), Adelaide (HK$168/day), and Sydney (HK$190/day).

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 4 April 2026.

Budget

8.4
Very Good
133 reviews170 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

7.8

Sixt

8.1
Very Good
182 reviews169 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.0

Europcar

7.3
Good
111 reviews152 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.3

Avis

8.2
Very Good
59 reviews181 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.9

Thrifty

8.2
Very Good
69 reviews342 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.7
Good
94 reviews284 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
27 reviews63 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

Dollar

7.4
Good
17 reviews130 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.3

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 April 2026.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Australia?

    The most popular car hire company at Australia is Ace Rental Cars. With prices on COMPACT starting at HK$236/day about 209% more people book with Ace Rental Cars than other companies in the country.

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

    At HK$231/day, the cheapest car rental price in Australia was found in Melbourne. On average, Coolangatta has the cheapest daily rental car price (HK$352/day), which is 34% below average price for cities in Australia.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Australia?

    Cars in Australia are to be driven on the left side of the road.

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 4 April 2026.

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 (HK$23+).

Electric

Electric

HK$26+

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$23+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$23+

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