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Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from HK$139

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 11-5 and drop-off date of 14-5. 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 2025

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 14 April 2025.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

HK$395

Cheapest price per day

HK$139

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 1,511 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 April 2025.

Price

HK$171 - HK$1,039

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Sydney is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just HK$171/day. Renting a car in Sydney is 84% cheaper than renting one in Cairns where the per day rate is around HK$1,039. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Australia to get a rental car in are: Brisbane (HK$194/day), Perth (HK$227/day), and Melbourne (HK$228/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Brisbane should expect to spend around HK$194/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Australia is Brisbane.

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 14 April 2025.

January

HK$279

February

HK$248

March

HK$271

April

HK$294

May

HK$217

June

HK$248

July

HK$294

August

HK$271

September

HK$263

October

HK$294

November

HK$286

December

HK$356

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

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 14 April 2025.

In Australia, there are 3,289 active hire locations from 100 car hire companies. medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in Australia in the past week - currently priced from HK$139/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

HK$139+

Compact

Compact

HK$150+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$139+

Standard

Standard

HK$176+

Full-size

Full-size

HK$476+

SUV

SUV

HK$234+

People carrier

People carrier

HK$288+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

HK$300+

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 14 April 2025.

Small cars

HK$154 - HK$367

All Car Types

HK$289 - HK$509

To hire a small car in Australia, you would pay an average price of HK$261/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Australia (~HK$154/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~HK$367/day). In fact, June is about 42% 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 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 medium car in Australia, you would pay an average price of HK$358/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Australia (~HK$229/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~HK$460/day). In fact, June is about 37% 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 12% 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$500/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Australia (~HK$346/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~HK$695/day). In fact, October is about 31% 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.

To hire a SUV in Australia, you would pay an average price of HK$412/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Australia (~HK$289/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~HK$553/day). In fact, June is about 31% 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 3% 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$634/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a van in Australia (~HK$429/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~HK$1,032/day). In fact, May is about 33% 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 37% 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 luxury car in Australia, you would pay an average price of HK$370/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Australia (~HK$344/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~HK$838/day). In fact, October is about 8% 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 saves you 9% 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 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 14 April 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Australia, including locations near Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Budget

8.5
Very Good
123 reviews170 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

7.9

Sixt

8.4
Very Good
176 reviews166 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Europcar

7.8
Good
104 reviews151 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.6

Avis

8.3
Very Good
60 reviews185 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Thrifty

8.1
Very Good
66 reviews365 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.6
Good
91 reviews274 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
27 reviews63 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

8.0

Dollar

6.8
Okay
12 reviews137 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.3

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$365. Data was last updated on 14 April 2025.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car rentals in the Australia region, including options close to Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
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Toyota Camry
Toyota CamryHK$141/day
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Toyota CorollaHK$150/day
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 April 2025.
  • 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), YesDrive Car Rental (10.0 rating) and Fox (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 Budget. With prices on ECONOMY starting at HK$274/day about 195% more people book with Budget than other companies in the country.

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

    At HK$171/day, the cheapest car rental price in Australia was found in Hobart. On average, Coolangatta has the cheapest daily rental car price (HK$286/day), which is 38% 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 14 April 2025.

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$17+).

Electric

Electric

HK$25+

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$21+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$17+

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