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Canberra car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Canberra. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 April 2026.

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BUDGET

Price of petrol per litre

Rp 24,327.57

Average price per day

Rp 2,823,197

Cheapest price per day

Rp 2,823,197
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Popular car types in Canberra

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Canberra and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 21 April 2026.
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Compact

Compact

Rp 650,163+

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Full-size

Full-size

Rp 1,222,203+

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SUV

SUV

Rp 759,123+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 1,153,846+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Rp 702,073+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Rp 759,123+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Rp 829,193+

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Cheapflights insights for Canberra car rentals

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Canberra?

Book your car hire in Canberra 86 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 770,944/day on average when booked 86 days ahead, which saves you 1,470,604% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Canberra?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Canberra is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 10.0/10). Europcar (rated 9.4/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10.0
Europcar
Europcar
9.4
Avis
Avis
9.3
Sixt
Sixt
8.4

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Canberra?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Canberra is January, when you can expect to pay Rp 788,076/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Canberra is April (Rp 1,027,925/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

Rp 788,076

February

Rp 856,604

March

Rp 890,869

April

Rp 1,027,925

May

Rp 1,010,793

June

Rp 839,472

July

Rp 925,133

August

Rp 873,737

September

Rp 839,472

October

Rp 908,001

November

Rp 805,208

December

Rp 1,010,793

Which car hire company has the most locations in Canberra?

Hertz has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Thrifty has the second-highest number of locations in Canberra at 3.

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Top rental agencies in Canberra

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Canberra known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Canberra. Reviews were last updated on 21 April 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.3

Europcar

9.4
Wonderful
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.7

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

9.7

Avis

9.3
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

Sixt

8.4
Very Good
7 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

East Coast Car Rentals

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.2

Budget

8.0
Very Good
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Alamo

8.0
Very Good
26 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.3

Hertz

7.4
Good
6 reviews•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.7

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Canberra, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 April 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Canberra?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 2,823,197/day when booking a car hire in Canberra. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 2,823,197/day from Budget, booked on Apr. 18.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Canberra for a week from Budget?

    From Budget you can hire a car in Canberra from about Rp 19,762,378 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Canberra?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Canberra for a month is certainly possible.

Car rentals by fuel type in Canberra

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Canberra. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Canberra. Deals were last updated on 21 April 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Canberra. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (Rp 46+).

Electric

Electric

Rp 46+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 52+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 51+

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