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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Adelaide Airport
Economy
Kia Picanto or comparable
Kia Picanto
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Simba Car Hire
£11.67 per day
Brisbane Airport
Compact SUV
Kia Stonic or comparable
Kia Stonic
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Car Rentals
£11.71 per day
Brisbane Airport
Full-size
MG ZS or comparable
MG ZS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alpha car hire
£11.99 per day
Sydney Airport
Economy Elite SUV
Kia Stonic or comparable
Kia Stonic
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
YesDrive Car Rentals
£12.48 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Brisbane Airport
Intermediate
Hyundai i30 or comparable
Hyundai i30
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
NUCarrentals
£13.54 per day
Sydney Coogee Beach
Standard
Kia Optima or comparable
Kia Optima
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
GreenMotion
£15.08 per day
Brisbane Airport
Intermediate Elite SUV
Subaru XV or comparable
Subaru XV
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Everything Fleet
£15.18 per day
City Centre
Full-size Elite SUV
Toyota Kluger or comparable
Toyota Kluger
  • 5
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£19.86 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 04:41 on 10/01/2025. 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
Dialing code
+61
Average car hire price
£14 per day
Average car hire length
8 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 - 130 km/h or 62 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Score
9.3 / 10
Average petrol price
£0.93 per litre or £3.53 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.82 per litre or £3.11 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.11 per litre or £4.20 per gallon

The 24 most popular cities in Australia

  1. Sydney starting at £12.48 per day
  2. Brisbane starting at £11.71 per day
  3. Melbourne starting at £15.18 per day
  4. Perth starting at £18.96 per day
  5. Cairns starting at £23.13 per day
  6. Adelaide starting at £11.67 per day
  7. Launceston starting at £25.49 per day
  8. Darwin starting at £14.13 per day
  9. Canberra starting at £20.68 per day
  10. Alice Springs starting at £28.56 per day
  11. Newcastle starting at £22.10 per day
  12. Devonport starting at £27.81 per day
  13. Hervey Bay starting at £36.96 per day
  14. Rockhampton starting at £28.15 per day
  15. Tamworth starting at £19.74 per day
  16. Ipswich starting at £34.42 per day
  17. Port Douglas starting at £49.09 per day
  18. Wagga Wagga starting at £25.01 per day
  19. Bendigo starting at £25.05 per day
  20. Mount Gambier starting at £25.17 per day
  21. Campbelltown
  22. Horsham starting at £22.01 per day
  23. Kalgoorlie starting at £20.19 per day
  24. Kingaroy

Top 15 Most Popular Locations in Australia

  1. Sydney Airport starting at £12.48 per day
  2. Melbourne Airport starting at £15.18 per day
  3. Adelaide Airport starting at £11.67 per day
  4. City Centre starting at £16.99 per day
  5. Darwin Airport starting at £14.89 per day
  6. Canberra Airport starting at £25.94 per day
  7. Sydney Artarmon starting at £17.05 per day
  8. Alice Springs Airport starting at £28.56 per day
  9. Perth Fremantle starting at £28.30 per day
  10. Sydney Parramatta starting at £27.66 per day
  11. Melbourne Clayton starting at £24.98 per day
  12. Melbourne Hoppers Crossing starting at £29.72 per day
  13. Sydney St Mary's starting at £26.57 per day
  14. Sydney Castle Hill starting at £28.04 per day
  15. Sydney Penrith starting at £27.78 per day

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire in Australia the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car in Australia fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Australia
£31.17
January
£27.67
February
£30.07
March
£28.44
April
£25.48
May
£26.43
June
£30.92
July
£29.57
August
£29.08
September
£30.62
October
£27.98
November
£38.81
December
The best month to hire a car in Australia is May — when the average price for a hire is £25.48 per day. This is 14% less than the yearly average and 34% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is £38.81 per day).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in Australia?

How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in February — an average of 9 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in January — an average of 8 days.
Average number of hire days in Australia
8
January
9
February
8
March
8
April
8
May
9
June
8
July
8
August
8
September
8
October
8
November
8
December

Which month is most favoured for hiring a car in Australia?

Given the number of customers searching for a car in Australia, December is the most popular, while May is the month that sees the lowest demand.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Australia Compared to the Yearly Average
155%
January
117%
February
107%
March
77%
April
70%
May
71%
June
74%
July
77%
August
73%
September
97%
October
119%
November
165%
December

Car hire information

Car hire locations 367
Airport locations 78
Popular suppliers Bargain Car Rentals, SIXT, NoBirds, Simba Car Hire, EastCoast Car Rentals
Popular car categories SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars, Small cars
Lowest price £12 per day
Cheapest supplier Simba Car Hire

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Bargain Car Rentals Hyundai Accent 4 2 Medium cars
Bargain Car Rentals MG HS 4 2 SUVs
Bargain Car Rentals Kia Stonic 4 2 SUVs
NoBirds Kia Stonic 5 2 Medium cars
Bargain Car Rentals MG 5 5 2 Large cars
Jucy Hyundai Accent 5 2 Medium cars
SIXT VW Tiguan 4 2 SUVs
NoBirds Mitsubishi ASX 5 2 Large cars
Jucy Toyota Corolla 4 2 Large cars
NoBirds Mitsubishi Outlander 5 2 SUVs

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.

United Kingdom
Kia Cerato
11/10/2024
Brisbane is fantastic. Don’t really need a car around the city centre as transport is excellent
New Zealand
Suzuki Swift
03/10/2024
Gold coast was amazing.City of Brisbane such nice place.Public transportation was awesome.
United Kingdom
Hyundai Accent
18/08/2024
Great drive from Brisbane to Sydney, lots of nature and beaches
Malaysia
Kia Cerato
29/06/2024
Very good
United Kingdom
Hyundai Accent
13/05/2024
Drove both cars over most the Brisbane/ Sunshine coast.
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi ASX
01/05/2024
Amazing wildlife from Kangaroos, Kolas, dolphins and even stingrays at Hamlin. Spent quality time with family and friends.
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4
09/04/2024
Every thing will be fine
United Kingdom
BYD Atto 3 (Electric)
17/03/2024
Hag a great time driving to see friends and family around Sunshine Coast
United Kingdom
MG RX5
16/03/2024
Took the Midland Highway with stop offs at Oatlands (Callington Mill very interesting) and Ross (beautiful bridge). Launceston & the Tamar Valley was easy to drive around. We visited the Cataract Gorge for lively walks & chairlift. We also visited the Platypus & Echidna House (amazing) at Beauty Point, drove across Batman Bridge and up to Low Head Lighthouse. Launceston is a nice city to wander around. We ate by the harbour in the Spice Lounge which was excellent. A drive across to St Helens then down the coast via Freycinet to Swansea. A scenic drive with lots of inlets & beaches to see. We stopped at Bicheno Blowhole which was great. In Freycinet National Park we walked to the Wineglass Lookout with beautiful views, and drove to Tourville Cape where there is a circular walk around the lighthouse with stunning views. A drive bavk around the bay to Swansea: a pleasant seaside town with a nice short walk around the coastline and town. Bark Mill restaurant served us an excellent evening meal. Beautiful place to see the sunrise. On to Port Arthur via the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo, well worth a visit yo learn about these endangered animals. Port Arthur Historical Site is a must-do if you are in this area. If you have time, do visit the Remarkable Caves which is a short drive south from Port Arthur Historical Site. There is a viewing platform to watch the waves roll in through the caves. We stayed overnight at the Fox & Hounds which was very good.
United Kingdom
MG 5
16/03/2024
Mount Wellington was a superb driving experience, as well as the walking at the summit. The Bicheno blowhole and Wineglass Bay spots were also very good.
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid
08/03/2024
Fun road trip from Cookstown to Gympie.
United Kingdom
Hyundai i30
07/02/2024
Absolutely loved Australia, trip surpassed all expectations
United Kingdom
Kia Stonic
23/01/2024
Drove to holiday home near Port Elliott. Toured around the area visiting bays, shops animal petting farm etc.
Photo 1 by Susan P. about hiring a Kia Stonic in Australia (23/01/2024) Photo 2 by Susan P. about hiring a Kia Stonic in Australia (23/01/2024) Photo 3 by Susan P. about hiring a Kia Stonic in Australia (23/01/2024) Photo 4 by Susan P. about hiring a Kia Stonic in Australia (23/01/2024) Photo 5 by Susan P. about hiring a Kia Stonic in Australia (23/01/2024) Photo 6 by Susan P. about hiring a Kia Stonic in Australia (23/01/2024) Photo 7 by Susan P. about hiring a Kia Stonic in Australia (23/01/2024)
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi ASX
20/01/2024
Touring nsw and amazing beaches
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla Hatch
03/01/2024
Bush walking.
Photo 1 by Nicholas F. about hiring a Toyota Corolla Hatch in Australia (03/01/2024) Photo 2 by Nicholas F. about hiring a Toyota Corolla Hatch in Australia (03/01/2024) Photo 3 by Nicholas F. about hiring a Toyota Corolla Hatch in Australia (03/01/2024)
Australia
Toyota Corolla
01/01/2024
Drove to Lancelin , north of Perth and also visited family whilst in Perth
United Kingdom
Mystery Car
13/11/2023
We drove along the grand pacific drive, beach days . Blue pools in Bermagui and arriving into Melbourne.
United Kingdom
Hyundai Accent
01/11/2023
I loved the whole island but cradle mountain and the wildness of the west coast were standout highlights.
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla Sedan
25/10/2023
Capricorn caves La Vue restaurant Brisbane Airline beach
United Kingdom
Nissan X-Trail
17/10/2023
Fabulous trip into the Red Centre.
Photo by Paul S. about hiring a Nissan X-Trail in Australia (17/10/2023)
United Kingdom
Toyota Kluger
02/09/2023
Used the car to drive the family from Melbourne to Brisbane via Blue Mountains, Sydney, Canberra, Byron Bay and Fraser Island
Photo by James H. about hiring a Toyota Kluger in Australia (02/09/2023)
United Kingdom
MG ZS
29/08/2023
We were visiting family
United Kingdom
Toyota Camry
04/06/2023
Driving up the Gold Coast is 1 of the bucket list things you need to do Sydney to Brisbane Via Byron Bay and surfers paradise
United Kingdom
Hyundai Kona
30/05/2023
Margaret river !! Sandalwood wines All of it Perth is so under rated
United Kingdom
Hyundai Kona
11/05/2023
Too many to mention
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Outlander Aut.
05/05/2023
Boat trips, museums, Parliament. Dalesford, Sovereign Hill and the city itself.
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
15/04/2023
Beaches, dolphins, Fraser Island, free parking almost everywhere
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
09/04/2023
Prefer not to say
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
04/04/2023
Visited relatives and attended a wedding
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
02/04/2023
We travelled from Alice Springs to Uluru. We picked these up from airports at either location. Was such a thrill to drive such a great car through the Outback!!
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Outlander
28/03/2023
We drove from Melbourne to the Mornington Peninsula for a wedding on top of Main Ridge - really great car for the drive, the views, the ease of stopping by in the local towns, the beach and more.
United Kingdom
Honda HR-V
26/02/2023
Just visiting family
United Kingdom
Nissan X-Trail
24/02/2023
We saw Fairy penguins at Burnie Penguin Centre come ashore at dusk and had a great walk in Cradle Mountain National Park where we saw wombats up close. Great Thai restaurants in Tasmania.
United Kingdom
Hyundai Kona
21/02/2023
Lot of driving during my trip following the great ocean road. The scenery was spectacular. The food scene in Melbourne was second to none
United Kingdom
Toyota Camry Hybrid
12/02/2023
Port Arthur, convict experience
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
05/02/2023
Melbourne is an amazing city to visit. So much to see and do in the city e.g museums, botanical gardens and the Australian Open (we went). St. Miles beach nearby and the beaches of Mornington Peninsula a short drive away as are the Dandenong Ranges. And the cafe culture is wonderful. Great coffee and good food
United Kingdom
MG HS Aut.
30/01/2023
I would recommend sending the little extra to pick up at the airport made things so much easier with a family.
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
26/01/2023
Loved touring Tasmania and visiting friends.
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
26/01/2023
Trip to Canberra to see the superb Australian War Memorial, the Australian Parliament and National Art Gallery - a brilliant day!
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Outlander Aut.
08/01/2023
We used the car to travel to Taronga Zoo, Manly Beach, Bondi Junction for shopping and various trips to family in the area.
United Kingdom
Toyota Camry
15/10/2022
May give the impression of being bit shoddy on arrival but worries ended there. Very friendly and helpful.
Photo 1 by Ian T. about hiring a Toyota Camry in Australia (15/10/2022) Photo 2 by Ian T. about hiring a Toyota Camry in Australia (15/10/2022) Photo 3 by Ian T. about hiring a Toyota Camry in Australia (15/10/2022) Photo 4 by Ian T. about hiring a Toyota Camry in Australia (15/10/2022)
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Outlander
06/10/2022
We were visiting our daughter and her family which was exciting enough. In addition, we found Australia to be a fantastic place with iconic places such as Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, Bondi beach, Watsons Bay and a whole lot more.
Australia
Hyundai Accent
23/09/2022
Go to the National Parks and Maria Island! Beautiful!
United Kingdom
MG 3
11/09/2022
Was here to spend time with I'll friends
United Kingdom
MG HS Aut.
24/07/2022
Great experience!
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
23/06/2022
Easy to find pick up point. Staff friendly and helpful. Car met our needs, no problems. Pick up and return quick and no fuss. We just didn't have any issues.

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Alice Car Rental
9.5 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Distinqt Car Hire
7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
970
Total rental companies
48
Average daily price
£13.94
Lowest daily price
£11.67
Total cars available
8944

Top 48 suppliers in Australia in 2025

Alice Car Rental
Alice Car Rental
Exceptional 9.5 / 32 reviews
3 locations
£51 - £77
NoBirds
NoBirds
Exceptional 9.3 / 1,529 reviews
8 locations
£17 - £61
PERTH RENT A CAR
PERTH RENT A CAR
Exceptional 9.3 / 72 reviews
2 locations
£17 - £61
Simba Car Hire
Simba Car Hire
Exceptional 9.2 / 471 reviews
6 locations
£12 - £56
City Centre Car Rentals
City Centre Car Rentals
Exceptional 9.2 / 855 reviews
7 locations
£19 - £58
OCR Car Rentals
OCR Car Rentals
Exceptional 9.2 / 241 reviews
2 locations
£14 - £49
Crazy Clark's Car Rentals
Crazy Clark's Car Rentals
Exceptional 9.1 / 76 reviews
1 location
£13 - £159
YesDrive Car Rentals
YesDrive Car Rentals
Exceptional 9.1 / 956 reviews
2 locations
£12 - £90
Big Boy Car Rentals
Big Boy Car Rentals
Exceptional 9 / 111 reviews
2 locations
£14 - £28
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.9 / 3,270 reviews
138 locations
£19 - £142
Everything Fleet
Everything Fleet
Very good 8.9 / 57 reviews
7 locations
£14 - £142
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL
Very good 8.9 / 195 reviews
2 locations
£36 - £122
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.8 / 311 reviews
96 locations
£35 - £260
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.8 / 153 reviews
171 locations
£26 - £220
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.8 / 220 reviews
124 locations
£15 - £184
Carwiz
Carwiz
Very good 8.8 / 112 reviews
4 locations
£19 - £24
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Very good 8.8 / 134 reviews
7 locations
£15 - £184
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.7 / 1,049 reviews
24 locations
£18 - £119
Ace Rent a car
Ace Rent a car
Very good 8.7 / 146 reviews
8 locations
£31 - £162
Bespoke Noosa Car Rentals
Bespoke Noosa Car Rentals
Very good 8.6 / 9 reviews
2 locations
£47 - £177
Bargain Car Rentals
Bargain Car Rentals
Very good 8.6 / 7,037 reviews
13 locations
£12 - £250
EastCoast Car Rentals
EastCoast Car Rentals
Very good 8.6 / 2,162 reviews
16 locations
£14 - £181
Alpha car hire
Alpha car hire
Very good 8.5 / 343 reviews
6 locations
£12 - £58
SafeDrive Car Rentals
SafeDrive Car Rentals
Very good 8.5 / 281 reviews
2 locations
£25 - £188
National
National
Very good 8.5 / 62 reviews
26 locations
£34 - £146
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.4 / 1,160 reviews
235 locations
£19 - £207
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.4 / 940 reviews
112 locations
£18 - £285
Abaa Car Rentals
Abaa Car Rentals
Very good 8.4 / 344 reviews
4 locations
£18 - £285
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.3 / 122 reviews
119 locations
£17 - £361
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.2 / 64 reviews
45 locations
£23 - £165
LeisureRent
LeisureRent
Very good 8.1 / 8 reviews
2 locations
£52 - £53
Auz Rental Cars
Auz Rental Cars
Very good 8.1 / 10 reviews
1 location
£29 - £53
Kangaroo Rental
Kangaroo Rental
Very good 8 / 24 reviews
6 locations
£41 - £51
URDRIVE
URDRIVE
Average 7.9 / 30 reviews
5 locations
£46 - £134
yesaway
yesaway
Average 7.9 / 69 reviews
8 locations
£24 - £169
Keddy
Keddy
Average 7.8 / 119 reviews
108 locations
£20 - £292
Jucy
Jucy
Average 7.8 / 1,094 reviews
6 locations
£14 - £52
Flexways
Flexways
Average 7.7 / 3 reviews
4 locations
£28 - £45
Firefly
Firefly
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
150 locations
£28 - £45
JACE
JACE
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
1 location
£28 - £45
H-Lead Hospitality
H-Lead Hospitality
Average 7.6 / 1 review
1 location
£29 - £59
Rush Car Rental
Rush Car Rental
Average 7.6 / 2 reviews
1 location
£34 - £283
Cheaper Car Rentals
Cheaper Car Rentals
Average 7.6 / 1 review
4 locations
£45 - £70
H2O Holiday Car Rentals
H2O Holiday Car Rentals
Average 7.6 / 1 review
2 locations
£45 - £70
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Average 7.3 / 19 reviews
103 locations
£18 - £221
NUCarrentals
NUCarrentals
Average 7.2 / 4 reviews
3 locations
£13 - £18
Goldcar
Goldcar
Average 7.1 / 28 reviews
4 locations
£14 - £50
Distinqt Car Hire
Distinqt Car Hire
Average 7 / 13 reviews
7 locations
£27 - £72

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