Car Rental at Townsville Airport

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Townsville Airport, Townsville, Australia
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Cheapest car rental rates

Standard
MG 5 or similar
MG 5
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Car Rentals
$21.05 per day
Economy
MG 3 or similar
MG 3
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$27.81 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$35.18 per day
Compact
MG 3 or similar
MG 3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$39.60 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Standard Elite
Polestar 2 or similar
Polestar 2
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$43.41 per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$48.74 per day
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger or similar
Ford Ranger
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$65.59 per day
Full-size Elite SUV
Toyota Kluger or similar
Toyota Kluger
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$91.38 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 6:43 AM on 1/31/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$47 per day
Average car rental length
7 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 130 km/h or 62 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
8.7 / 10
Average gas price
$1.10 per liter or $4.16 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.02 per liter or $3.87 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.26 per liter or $4.75 per gallon
Townsville Airport

Airport travel guide

While laidback, tropical Townsville may not receive as much recognition as the state’s larger hubs, Brisbane and Cairns, it has more than its fair share of delights to share with visitors. These include beautiful beaches, access to Great Barrier Reef and the Aussie Outback as well as interesting museums, and cultural centers. For those looking to explore the sunshine and warmth of tropical north Queensland, it is the perfect jumping-off point.

Some of the attractions on Townsville's doorstep include

  • The Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef

  • Magnetic Island

  • The Paluma Range National Park

  • Hinchinbrook Island

 

Top international routes

  • Carins
  • Brisbane
  • Sydney
  • Darwin
  • Melbourne
  • Adelaide

Main airlines

Qantas, Jetstar, REX - Regional Express, Virgin Australia, Alliance

Terminals

Townsville Airport is a modern and well-organized small to medium airport handling over 1 million passengers a year from major Australian cities and regional Queensland. It has one terminal and seven gates including four aerobridges.

Location

The airport is about 6 km (3.7 miles) west of the airport. The trip between the two takes about ten minutes by car.

Most popular types of rental car

  • Station wagons - from $61 per day
  • Large cars - from $21 per day
  • Medium cars - from $22 per day
  • Vans - from $69 per day
  • Premium cars - from $63 per day
  • Small cars - from $28 per day
  • SUVs - from $24 per day

Services and facilities

The airport offers a variety of services and amenities including a private airport lounge and a few cafes and bars. There are also WIFI services, charging stations, luggage trolleys, an ATM, and baby changing tables.

Nearest gas station

A Caltex gas station at 26 Pilkington Street is about 6 km (3.7 miles) from the airport and can be reached in about eight minutes. There are several other gas stations that are just as close to the airport, but this one is open 24/7 and has received good ratings from customers.

Popular one-way rentals

  • Cairns (348 km / 216 mi)
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Airport info

Rating
7.4
  • Getting to the airport 8.6
  • Check-in and departures 8.8
  • Terminal facilities 7.2
  • Wi-Fi 6.9
  • Restaurants and car rental services 6.5
  • Lounge 6.5

Townsville Airport (TSV)

  • IATA: TSV
  • ICAO: YBTL
  • Name: Townsville Airport (TSV)
  • Distance from city: 3.1 miles / 5 km

Top 20 locations near Townsville Airport

  1. Whitsunday Coast Airport from $78.05 per day
    231.6 km / 143.9 miles away
  2. Cairns Airport from $13.12 per day
    284.3 km / 176.7 miles away
  3. Mackay Airport from $63.28 per day
    329.9 km / 205 miles away
  4. Emerald Airport from $59.48 per day
    501.4 km / 311.6 miles away
  5. Rockhampton Airport from $28.22 per day
    598.3 km / 371.8 miles away
  6. Gladstone Airport from $49.54 per day
    689.6 km / 428.5 miles away
  7. Bundaberg Downtown from $38.76 per day
    848.4 km / 527.2 miles away
  8. Bundaberg Airport from $53.36 per day
    849.3 km / 527.7 miles away
  9. Hervey Bay Downtown from $47.96 per day
    911.2 km / 566.2 miles away
  10. Hervey Bay Airport from $53.36 per day
    921.8 km / 572.8 miles away
  11. Sunshine Coast Airport from $14.82 per day
    1,042.2 km / 647.6 miles away
  12. Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport from $23.52 per day
    1,060.6 km / 659 miles away
  13. Brisbane Brendale from $42.10 per day
    1,097.9 km / 682.2 miles away
  14. Brisbane Airport from $13.70 per day
    1,112 km / 691 miles away
  15. Brisbane Ascot from $76.17 per day
    1,113.4 km / 691.8 miles away
  16. Brisbane Fortitude Valley from $34.63 per day
    1,113.7 km / 692 miles away
  17. Downtown from $31.66 per day
    1,113.8 km / 692.1 miles away
  18. Brisbane Tingalpa from $38.25 per day
    1,118.4 km / 694.9 miles away
  19. Brisbane Rocklea from $40.86 per day
    1,120.7 km / 696.4 miles away
  20. Brisbane Archerfield from $42.39 per day
    1,122.6 km / 697.6 miles away

Map of car rental locations

When are car rental prices the lowest at Townsville Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Townsville Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Townsville Airport
$39.17
January
$45.08
February
$51.49
March
$45.10
April
$37.36
May
$39.82
June
$46.78
July
$60.41
August
$100.50
September
$82.27
October
$75.62
November
$56.87
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Townsville Airport is May — when rental costs average $37.36 per day. This is 34% cheaper than the yearly average and 63% cheaper than renting a car in September (when prices average $100.50 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Townsville Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in February the average rental period is 8 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days at Townsville Airport
7
January
8
February
6
March
7
April
5
May
8
June
8
July
6
August
6
September
4
October
5
November
6
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Townsville Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Townsville Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in November, while they are least likely to rent in in June.
Monthly searches at Townsville Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
99%
January
136%
February
63%
March
94%
April
162%
May
47%
June
115%
July
115%
August
47%
September
63%
October
167%
November
94%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Bargain Car Rentals, Alamo, Thrifty, Dollar, Budget
Popular car categories SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars, Vans
Lowest price $21 per day
Cheapest supplier Bargain Car Rentals

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Bargain Car Rentals Hyundai Accent 4 2 Medium cars
Bargain Car Rentals Kia Stonic 4 2 SUVs
Bargain Car Rentals MG 5 5 2 Large cars
Bargain Car Rentals MG HS 4 2 SUVs
Bargain Car Rentals Holden Acadia 5 3 SUVs
Bargain Car Rentals Toyota Hiace 5 5 Vans
Alamo Toyota Yaris 4 2 Medium cars
Thrifty Mazda CX-5 4 3 SUVs
Alamo Toyota Corolla 4 3 Large cars
Alamo Hyundai i30 5 2 Large cars

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

New Zealand
Kia Stonic
9/28/24
I needed the car for visiting my elderly mother and getting around We did go to magnetic island which was so much easier to get around with the car
New Zealand
Holden Acadia
6/6/24
Great customer service! Easy pick up! Great SUV!
Australia
Hyundai Accent
5/4/24
traveling around was good
Australia
Kia Stonic
1/26/24
Unfortunately Cyclone Kirrily curtailed our holiday as the parks all close 2 days before the cyclone arrived.
Australia
Mazda CX-5
11/16/23
Activities
Australia
Kia Stonic
11/3/23
Cheapest hire car company in Townsville! Shuttle arrived at airport within 5 minutes. Friendly, informative and efficient staff. Highly recommend!
Photo 1 by Julianne P. about renting a Kia Stonic in Townsville (11/3/23) Photo 2 by Julianne P. about renting a Kia Stonic in Townsville (11/3/23) Photo 3 by Julianne P. about renting a Kia Stonic in Townsville (11/3/23) Photo 4 by Julianne P. about renting a Kia Stonic in Townsville (11/3/23)
Australia
Toyota Yaris
10/20/23
Visited family and friends
Australia
Toyota Corolla
12/23/20
Oh my god you must check out Halifax and Cardwell beautiful lovely scenery with lovely people need a little townships. The weather in those areas were extremely warm but fresh at the same time however Townsville really hot even the air in there. We will definitely be back and will be using National discovery car rental again. Thank you so much for a beautiful holiday
Australia
Hyundai Accent
8/31/19
Love Townsville. Castle Hill is spectacular and the Strand is beautiful.

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Thrifty
9 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.3 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
9
Total rental companies
13
Average daily price
$46.60
Lowest daily price
$21.05
Total cars available
195

Top 13 suppliers at Townsville Airport in 2025

Thrifty
Thrifty
Exceptional 9 / 13 reviews
+61136139
Coral Sea Drive Townsville Airport, Terminal Building, Garbutt QLD 4814
$41 - $97
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 22:00
Tue:
07:30 - 22:00
Wed:
07:30 - 22:00
Thu:
07:30 - 22:00
Fri:
07:30 - 22:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
09:00 - 22:00
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.9 / 28 reviews
+61749985899
Coral Sea Dr, Garbutt QLD 4814
$28 - $35
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 19:30
Tue:
07:30 - 19:30
Wed:
07:30 - 19:30
Thu:
07:30 - 19:30
Fri:
07:30 - 19:30
Sat:
07:30 - 14:00
Sun:
07:30 - 19:30
Bargain Car Rentals
Bargain Car Rentals
Very good 8.6 / 23 reviews
+611300729230 / +61361650838
112 Dearness Street, Garbutt, QLD 4814
$21 - $105
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 19:00
Tue:
07:00 - 19:00
Wed:
07:00 - 19:00
Thu:
07:00 - 19:00
Fri:
07:00 - 19:00
Sat:
07:00 - 19:00
Sun:
07:00 - 19:00
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.5 / 5 reviews
+61747254655
Townsville Airport, Coral Sea Dr, Garbutt QLD 4814
$64 - $116
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 22:00
Tue:
07:30 - 22:00
Wed:
07:30 - 22:00
Thu:
07:30 - 17:00
Fri:
07:30 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.4 / 3 reviews
0747627433
Terminal Building
$41 - $51
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 22:15
Tue:
07:30 - 22:15
Wed:
07:30 - 22:15
Thu:
07:30 - 22:15
Fri:
07:30 - 22:15
Sat:
07:45 - 22:15
Sun:
07:45 - 22:15
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
+611800501934
Coral Sea Dr, Garbutt
$45 - $86
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 22:00
Tue:
07:30 - 22:00
Wed:
07:30 - 22:00
Thu:
07:30 - 22:00
Fri:
07:30 - 22:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
09:00 - 22:00
National
National
Very good 8.3 / 2 reviews
+610749985899
Townsville Airport In terminal, Coral Sea Dr, Garbutt QLD 4814
$111 - $133
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 19:30
Tue:
07:30 - 19:30
Wed:
07:30 - 19:30
Thu:
07:30 - 19:30
Fri:
07:30 - 19:30
Sat:
07:30 - 14:00
Sun:
07:30 - 19:30
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
+610744414690
Townsville Airport, Stinson Ave, Townsville QLD 4814
$50 - $100
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 22:00
Tue:
07:30 - 22:00
Wed:
07:30 - 22:00
Thu:
07:30 - 22:00
Fri:
07:30 - 22:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
09:00 - 22:00
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.2 / 13 reviews
+610747601380
Terminal Building Townsville Airport, Townsville QLD 4810
$40 - $97
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 17:00
Tue:
07:30 - 17:00
Wed:
07:30 - 17:00
Thu:
07:30 - 17:00
Fri:
07:30 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 14:00
Sun:
08:00 - 14:00
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
+61747793891
Terminal Building, Coral Sea Dr, Garbutt QLD 4814
$35 - $133
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 19:30
Tue:
07:30 - 19:30
Wed:
07:30 - 19:30
Thu:
07:30 - 19:30
Fri:
07:30 - 19:30
Sat:
07:30 - 14:00
Sun:
07:30 - 19:30
Keddy
Keddy
Average 7.9 / 0 reviews
+610747601380
Terminal Building Townsville Airport, Townsville QLD 4810
$46 - $122
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 17:00
Tue:
07:30 - 17:00
Wed:
07:30 - 17:00
Thu:
07:30 - 17:00
Fri:
07:30 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 14:00
Sun:
08:00 - 14:00
Firefly
Firefly
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
0744414690
Stinson Ave
$46 - $122
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 22:00
Tue:
07:30 - 22:00
Wed:
07:30 - 22:00
Thu:
07:30 - 22:00
Fri:
07:30 - 22:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
09:00 - 22:00
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Average 7.3 / 0 reviews
+6147601380
Terminal Building, Townsville Airport, Townsville, Queensland ,4810, Australia
$40 - $63
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 17:00
Tue:
07:30 - 17:00
Wed:
07:30 - 17:00
Thu:
07:30 - 17:00
Fri:
07:30 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 14:00
Sun:
08:00 - 14:00

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