Australia

Cheap Car Hire in Australia from Rp 313,097

Sydney, NSW, Australia
26 Apr — 3 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Sydney, NSW, Australia
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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 19 April 2024.

Most popular company

Dollar

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

Rp 1,144,044

Cheapest price per day

Rp 313,097

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 1,834 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 April 2024.

Price

Rp 364,416 - Rp 1,913,065

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Sydney is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just Rp 364,416/day. Renting a car in Sydney is 81% cheaper than renting one in Brisbane where the per day rate is around Rp 1,913,065. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Australia to get a rental car in are: Coolangatta (Rp 495,062/day), Perth (Rp 495,872/day), and Melbourne (Rp 548,163/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 495,872/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 19 April 2024.

January

Rp 598,996

February

Rp 647,563

March

Rp 679,941

April

Rp 696,130

May

Rp 744,698

June

Rp 679,941

July

Rp 777,076

August

Rp 696,130

September

Rp 647,563

October

Rp 598,996

November

Rp 631,374

December

Rp 777,076

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 19 April 2024.

At Rp 313,097/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, 3,155 hire locations. View below for 2 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Rp 327,181+

Compact

Compact

Rp 313,097+

Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 390,805+

Standard

Standard

Rp 1,007,771+

Full-size

Full-size

Rp 1,101,991+

SUV

SUV

Rp 661,162+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 657,115+

Mini

Mini

Rp 955,156+

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 19 April 2024.

Small cars

Rp 569,046 - Rp 1,294,248

All Car Types

Rp 599,614 - Rp 2,693,911

To hire a small car in Australia, you would pay an average price of Rp 887,596/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Australia (~Rp 569,046/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~Rp 1,294,248/day). In fact, November is about 36% 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 30% 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 1,128,444/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Australia (~Rp 622,976/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~Rp 2,367,080/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 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.

To hire a large car in Australia, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,543,797/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Australia (~Rp 540,823/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~Rp 4,245,912/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 1,278,511/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Australia (~Rp 601,683/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~Rp 2,358,924/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 1,687,066/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a van in Australia (~Rp 746,155/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~Rp 4,691,435/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 313,097/day
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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 19 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

213 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 580,136. Data was last updated on 19 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 313,097/day
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Toyota Corolla
Hyundai i20Rp 347,256/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20
Toyota RAV4Rp 503,804/day
2
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A/C
Toyota RAV4

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 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), Fox (10.0 rating) and Sunset Rent a Car (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 1,577,519/day, Dollar is the most popular car hire provider in Australia, booking 78% 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 583,455/day (46% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Australia was found in Airlie Beach for just Rp 532,945/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 19 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 18+).

Electric

Electric

Rp 35+

Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 20+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 18+

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