Australia

Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from HK$101

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Australia with a pick-up date of 15-5 and drop-off date of 22-5. 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.
Sydney, NSW, Australia
2 May — 9 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Australia car rentals in 2024

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 25 April 2024.

Most popular company

Bargain Car Rentals

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

HK$346

Cheapest price per day

HK$101

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 1,835 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

Price

HK$116 - HK$1,983

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Coolangatta is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just HK$116/day. Renting a car in Coolangatta is 94% cheaper than renting one in Yulara where the per day rate is around HK$1,983. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Australia to get a rental car in are: Hobart (HK$153/day), Brisbane (HK$159/day), and Melbourne (HK$163/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Melbourne should expect to spend around HK$163/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Australia is Melbourne.

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 25 April 2024.

January

HK$289

February

HK$313

March

HK$328

April

HK$321

May

HK$344

June

HK$328

July

HK$375

August

HK$336

September

HK$313

October

HK$289

November

HK$305

December

HK$375

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Australia is January. 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.

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 25 April 2024.

In Australia, there are 3,156 active hire locations from 84 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Australia in the past week - currently priced from HK$101/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

HK$117+

Compact

Compact

HK$118+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$162+

Standard

Standard

HK$270+

SUV

SUV

HK$244+

People carrier

People carrier

HK$334+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

HK$236+

Passenger van

Passenger van

HK$420+

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 25 April 2024.

Small cars

HK$247 - HK$468

All Car Types

HK$330 - HK$556

To hire a small car in Australia, you would pay an average price of HK$377/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Australia (~HK$247/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~HK$468/day). In fact, January is about 35% 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 20% 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 HK$426/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Australia (~HK$319/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~HK$536/day). In fact, February is about 26% 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 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 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 HK$586/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Australia (~HK$439/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~HK$807/day). In fact, January is about 26% 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 20% 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 large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Australia, you would pay an average price of HK$476/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Australia (~HK$358/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~HK$615/day). In fact, January is about 25% 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 is 2% 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 van in Australia, you would pay an average price of HK$684/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a van in Australia (~HK$526/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~HK$873/day). In fact, May is about 24% 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 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. Here are the best Australia van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Australia, you would pay an average price of HK$619/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Australia (~HK$375/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~HK$864/day). In fact, January is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Australia, hiring a luxury car is 25% 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai i20HK$101/day
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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 25 April 2024.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Australia, including locations near Melbourne, Coolangatta and Sydney. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Thrifty

364 locations

Firefly

276 locations

Hertz

266 locations

keddy by Europcar

214 locations

Sunnycars

196 locations

Avis

186 locations

Budget

172 locations

Sixt

161 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 HK$286. Data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car rentals in the Australia region, including options close to Melbourne, Coolangatta and Sydney. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Hyundai i20HK$101/day
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Hyundai i20
Toyota CamryHK$111/day
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Toyota Camry
Toyota CorollaHK$118/day
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Toyota Corolla

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 April 2024.
  • 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), Fox (10.0 rating) and Sunset Rent a Car (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 Bargain Car Rentals. With prices on SUV starting at HK$140/day about 315% more people book with Bargain Car Rentals than other companies in the country.

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

    At HK$189/day, the cheapest car rental price in Australia was found in Coolangatta. On average, Coolangatta has the cheapest daily rental car price (HK$248/day), which is 56% 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.

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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 25 April 2024.

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$15+).

Electric

Electric

HK$31+

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$17+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$15+

Airport car rentals in Australia
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