Australia

Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from Rp 336,468

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 4/5 and drop-off date of 11/5. 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
4 May — 11 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sat 4/5
Noon
Sat 11/5
Noon

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 27 April 2024.

Most popular company

Dollar

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

Rp 1,120,719

Cheapest price per day

Rp 336,468

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 27 April 2024.

Price

Rp 326,253 - Rp 1,916,167

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Melbourne is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just Rp 326,253/day. Renting a car in Melbourne is 83% cheaper than renting one in Brisbane where the per day rate is around Rp 1,916,167. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Australia to get a rental car in are: Sydney (Rp 370,521/day), Coolangatta (Rp 493,919/day), and Perth (Rp 648,776/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Perth should expect to spend around Rp 648,776/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Australia is Perth.

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 27 April 2024.

January

Rp 599,967

February

Rp 648,613

March

Rp 681,044

April

Rp 632,398

May

Rp 713,474

June

Rp 664,828

July

Rp 778,336

August

Rp 697,259

September

Rp 648,613

October

Rp 599,967

November

Rp 632,398

December

Rp 778,336

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 27 April 2024.

At Rp 336,468/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Australia in the past week. Out of 84 car hire agencies operating in Australia, there are, in total, 3,156 hire locations. View below for one offered car type:

Economy

Economy

Rp 321,064+

Compact

Compact

Rp 346,198+

Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 395,492+

Standard

Standard

Rp 1,021,404+

Full-size

Full-size

Rp 1,158,424+

SUV

SUV

Rp 511,108+

People carrier

People carrier

Rp 767,958+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 692,719+

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 27 April 2024.

Small cars

Rp 569,969 - Rp 1,296,346

All Car Types

Rp 600,587 - Rp 2,698,279

To hire a small car in Australia, you would pay an average price of Rp 890,754/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Australia (~Rp 569,969/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~Rp 1,296,346/day). In fact, November is about 37% 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 Rp 1,126,205/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Australia (~Rp 623,986/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~Rp 2,370,918/day). In fact, November is about 45% 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 11% 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 large car in Australia, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,541,227/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Australia (~Rp 541,700/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~Rp 4,252,797/day). In fact, November is about 65% 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 19% 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 Rp 1,275,451/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Australia (~Rp 602,659/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~Rp 2,362,749/day). In fact, November is about 53% 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 Rp 1,681,144/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a van in Australia (~Rp 747,365/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~Rp 4,699,043/day). In fact, October is about 56% 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 26% 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.

Toyota CorollaRp 336,468/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

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 27 April 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Australia, including those serving the greater Perth, Melbourne and Sydney area. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

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 Rp 834,800. Data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in Australia including options serving Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Toyota CorollaRp 336,468/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Hyundai i20Rp 346,198/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Toyota CorollaRp 388,520/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 27 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), CarWiz (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?

    With an average price of Rp 968,786/day, Hertz is the most popular car hire provider in Australia, booking 109% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    When visiting Australia, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Airlie Beach where rental cars typically will cost around Rp 584,401/day (46% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Australia was found in Airlie Beach for just Rp 533,809/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Australia?

    In Australia, drivers are expected to drive 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 27 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 (Rp 17+).

Electric

Electric

Rp 35+

Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 19+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 17+

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