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Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from Rp 304,341

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 17/9 and drop-off date of 25/9. 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 10 September 2024.

Most popular company

CarWiz

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

Rp 694,648

Cheapest price per day

Rp 304,341

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 1,857 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 September 2024.

Price

Rp 450,487 - Rp 848,911

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Sydney is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just Rp 450,487/day. Renting a car in Sydney is 47% cheaper than renting one in Brisbane where the per day rate is around Rp 848,911. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Australia to get a rental car in are: Perth (Rp 537,000/day), Melbourne (Rp 623,359/day), and Brisbane (Rp 848,911/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 537,000/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 10 September 2024.

January

Rp 556,156

February

Rp 602,502

March

Rp 648,849

April

Rp 571,605

May

Rp 494,361

June

Rp 509,809

July

Rp 602,502

August

Rp 556,156

September

Rp 571,605

October

Rp 540,707

November

Rp 587,053

December

Rp 741,541

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 10 September 2024.

At Rp 304,341/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Australia in the past week. Out of 97 car hire agencies operating in Australia, there are, in total, 3,249 hire locations. View below for 3 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Rp 395,798+

Compact

Compact

Rp 304,341+

Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 371,698+

Standard

Standard

Rp 1,545,651+

Full-size

Full-size

Rp 813,533+

SUV

SUV

Rp 541,017+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 885,834+

Mini

Mini

Rp 304,187+

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 10 September 2024.

Small cars

Rp 405,736 - Rp 1,235,064

All Car Types

Rp 711,365 - Rp 2,570,723

To hire a small car in Australia, you would pay an average price of Rp 751,822/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Australia (~Rp 405,736/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~Rp 1,235,064/day). In fact, March is about 47% 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 33% 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 870,776/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Australia (~Rp 523,456/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~Rp 2,258,837/day). In fact, July 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 23% 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 1,468,621/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Australia (~Rp 712,034/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~Rp 4,051,753/day). In fact, October is about 52% 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 24% 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 Rp 1,077,429/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Australia (~Rp 670,052/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~Rp 2,251,054/day). In fact, October is about 38% 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 saves you 4% 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 van in Australia, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,554,622/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a van in Australia (~Rp 712,034/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~Rp 4,476,904/day). In fact, October is about 55% 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 29% 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 304,341/day
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Toyota Corolla
Hyundai i20Rp 330,141/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 10 September 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

367 locations

Firefly

285 locations

Hertz

270 locations

keddy by Europcar

219 locations

Sunnycars

196 locations

Avis

186 locations

Budget

171 locations

Sixt

163 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 591,510. Data was last updated on 10 September 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 304,341/day
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Toyota Corolla
Hyundai i20Rp 330,141/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20
Toyota CorollaRp 355,940/day
4
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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 10 September 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), YesDrive Car Rental (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 629,770/day, Simba Car Hire is the most popular car hire provider in Australia, booking 187% 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 Sydney where rental cars typically will cost around Rp 516,839/day (24% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Australia was found in Sydney for just Rp 335,548/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 10 September 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 19+).

Electric

Electric

Rp 25+

Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 21+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 19+

Airport car hires in Australia
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