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Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from HK$161

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 6-12 and drop-off date of 9-12. 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 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 21 November 2024.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

HK$420

Cheapest price per day

HK$161

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 1,869 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 November 2024.

Price

HK$139 - HK$419

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Sydney is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just HK$139/day. Renting a car in Sydney is 67% cheaper than renting one in Launceston where the per day rate is around HK$419. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Australia to get a rental car in are: Melbourne (HK$170/day), Coolangatta (HK$177/day), and Hobart (HK$236/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$170/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 21 November 2024.

January

HK$280

February

HK$303

March

HK$326

April

HK$287

May

HK$241

June

HK$256

July

HK$303

August

HK$280

September

HK$264

October

HK$295

November

HK$287

December

HK$365

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 21 November 2024.

In Australia, there are 3,287 active hire locations from 98 car hire companies. medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in Australia in the past week - currently priced from HK$161/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

HK$193+

Compact

Compact

HK$168+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$174+

Standard

Standard

HK$441+

SUV

SUV

HK$398+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

HK$235+

Mini

Mini

HK$158+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

HK$168+

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 21 November 2024.

Small cars

HK$170 - HK$409

All Car Types

HK$287 - HK$533

To hire a small car in Australia, you would pay an average price of HK$282/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Australia (~HK$170/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~HK$409/day). In fact, May is about 40% 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 29% 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$356/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Australia (~HK$217/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~HK$452/day). In fact, June is about 40% 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$498/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Australia (~HK$364/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~HK$707/day). In fact, May is about 28% 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 21% 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$402/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Australia (~HK$274/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~HK$596/day). In fact, June is about 33% 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$604/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a van in Australia (~HK$424/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~HK$798/day). In fact, June is about 30% 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 35% 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$421/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Australia (~HK$345/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~HK$623/day). In fact, October is about 19% 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 7% 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.

Hyundai i20HK$168/day
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Hyundai i20

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 21 November 2024.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Australia, including locations near Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Thrifty

369 locations

Firefly

286 locations

Hertz

274 locations

keddy by Europcar

219 locations

Sunnycars

196 locations

Avis

188 locations

Budget

171 locations

Sixt

166 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$522. Data was last updated on 21 November 2024.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car rentals in the Australia region, including options close to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Toyota CamryHK$161/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Camry
Hyundai i20HK$168/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20
Toyota CorollaHK$172/day
4
M
A/C
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 21 November 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), EverythingFleet (10.0 rating) and YesDrive Car Rental (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Australia.

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

    At HK$197/day, the cheapest car rental price in Australia was found in Coolangatta. On average, Coolangatta has the cheapest daily rental car price (HK$234/day), which is 49% 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.

Luxury car rentals in Australia

Find luxury car rental deals in Australia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in Australia cost an average of HK$469 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2024.
To help you decide on a luxury car rental in Australia, we've assembled the following deals, including options close to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. If you don't see a deal that suits you, return soon as new offers are always being added.
Mercedes-Benz E-ClassHK$401/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-ClassHK$502/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-ClassHK$504/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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 21 November 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$18+).

Electric

Electric

HK$30+

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$21+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$18+

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