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Best deals found for Australia car rentals

Find great deals below on a variety of popular rental cars in Australia

Nissan Sentra

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

C$ 21/day

19 May - 30 May

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Jeep Compass

or similar Compact SUV

Up to 4 passengers

C$ 24/day

9 May - 18 May

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Honda Fit

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

5-door vehicles

C$ 24/day

23 May - 4 Jun

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Ford Fusion

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

C$ 24/day

15 Jul - 3 Aug

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Toyota Yaris

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

C$ 25/day

7 May - 16 May

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Kia Rio

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

4-door vehicles

C$ 25/day

8 May - 15 May

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Ford Focus Sedan

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

4-door vehicles

C$ 25/day

1 Jun - 22 Jun

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Toyota Yaris

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

C$ 25/day

4 May - 11 May

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Nissan Qashqai

or similar Compact SUV

Up to 4 passengers

C$ 26/day

4 May - 11 May

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Rental cars insight and trends in Australia

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What is the cheapest rental car agency in Australia?

At the moment, the cheapest car rental agency in Australia is No Birds, through whom users can find deals for as low as C$ 28 per day. Users who book a rental car with No Birds tend to find prices that are lower than the C$ 69 per day national average. Keep in mind that prices may vary depending on where you are renting, how many days you rent for, and the type of rental car you choose.

What is the most popular rental car agency in Australia?

The most popular car rental company in Australia is Simba Car Hire. This rental agency currently has 24 reviews, with an average customer satisfaction score of 8.1 out of 10. 46% of momondo users recently selected Simba Car Hire as their rental car company of choice for their travels in Australia.

What car rental company in Australia has the most locations?

With 365 locations across Australia, Thrifty has the most car rental centers out of any other rental agency. Consider visiting Brisbane, the most popular city in Australia. Thrifty has a large presence here with over 6 locations - many of which can be found within the airport and city centre.

Australia car rental deals found on momondo

Find the rental car in Australia that's right for you

	Small cars	C$ 35 - C$ 65
	All Car Types	C$ 57 - C$ 81

The average price of a small car rental in Australia is C$ 51. The cheapest time to rent a small car in Australia is in February. The price is 32% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 35 per day. A small car rental is typically 25% less expensive than the average rental car in Australia. The average price of a vehicle rental in Australia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Australia small car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car rental in Australia is C$ 59. The cheapest time to rent a medium car in Australia is in February. The price is 17% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 49 per day. A medium car rental is typically 14% less expensive than the average rental car in Australia. The average price of a vehicle rental in Australia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Australia medium car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car rental in Australia is C$ 94. The cheapest time to rent a large car in Australia is in June. The price is 15% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 80 per day. A large car rental is typically 28% more expensive than the average rental car in Australia. The average price of a vehicle rental in Australia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

The average price of a SUV rental in Australia is C$ 66. The cheapest time to rent a SUV in Australia is in May. The price is 22% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 52 per day. A SUV rental is typically 3% less expensive than the average rental car in Australia. The average price of a vehicle rental in Australia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Australia SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van rental in Australia is C$ 113. The cheapest time to rent a van in Australia is in June. The price is 37% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 72 per day. A van rental is typically 40% more expensive than the average rental car in Australia. The average price of a vehicle rental in Australia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Australia van rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a pick-up truck rental in Australia is C$ 53. The cheapest time to rent a pick-up truck in Australia is in January. The price is 14% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 46 per day. A pick-up truck rental is typically 23% less expensive than the average rental car in Australia. The average price of a vehicle rental in Australia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Australia pick-up truck rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a luxury car rental in Australia is C$ 111. The cheapest time to rent a luxury car in Australia is in June. The price is 32% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 76 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 39% more expensive than the average rental car in Australia. The average price of a vehicle rental in Australia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

Nissan Sentra

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

C$ 21/day

19 May - 30 May

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Budget

8.5

Very good

123 reviews•170 locations

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Overview

Recent reviews

8.0

Very good|May 2024

Competitive price. Seamless pickup and drop-off experience

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2023

Staff were so friendly and helpful

8.0

Very good|Sep 2023

The car was great But was charged $200 to my card over the invoice slack staff

8.0

Very good|Aug 2023

Bit of a wait at the airport waiting for the courier bus to pick up. Maybe the lines you say to follow around to the pick up should be repainted. They do not stand out by any means. Otherwise the experience was good at pick up and drop off.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Great

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

fast pickup and drop off , great staff

1 out of 41

Sixt

8.4

Very good

178 reviews•166 locations

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Recent reviews

8.0

Very good|Aug 2024

The overall experience was very good

6.0

Okay|Jan 2024

Originally we hired a Tesla, I recieved a call a few weeks out and was advised that their shipment of Tesla's wasn't coming so instead I would be getting a Toyota Corrola or similar. I asked if there was a better option for the same price as in terms of comfort and style, the Corolla wasn't quite at the same level as a Tesla. I was told "no" that was my only option. In the end, we were given a KIA Cerento Hatch, which is worse than a Corolla in terms of style if toy ask me. Practical, but small, for 4 people with luggage, will not be doing that again.

8.0

Very good|Jan 2024

Easy pick up and drop off was great.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Customer service was terrible:( Staff handing over car was rude, bluffing about customer parking area on the street.

8.0

Very good|Jul 2023

Didn’t get the Corolla and the replacement was ok but the headlights didn’t work properly at night which made it a bit u safe in the dark driving in the mountains

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Very efficient and friend staffs

1 out of 60

Sixt Locations in Australia

Europcar

7.7

Good

105 reviews•154 locations

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4.0

Mediocre|Apr 2025

The car was advertised as being provivded by Eurocar and for pickup at the airport terminal. However, it turned out to be an offside provider. I was not given the name of the provider or any details of a shuttle to get to the pickup location. I had to take taxi at my own cost to the location. This also added a extra hour to my journey. If I had been made aware the provider was not located at the airport terminal I would have booked this car. I'm very disappointed with the false advertising and the inconvenience this caused my family.

6.0

Okay|Mar 2025

On arrival it would have been nice to be greeted. After paying the key gets handed to you and nothing else. No one explained the car to me or process of recording photos of the car. I just sat in a car I've never driven before confused. How do I start it,where's the hand brake etc as I'm not used to a button start. Very overwhelmed expediting out into chaotic traffic on the freeway. The car was good,drop off friendly but pick up was less than great customer service.

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2024

The hyundai Tucsan was great to drive and the apple car play features were very helpful especially with the maps. Check in and drop off was quick and easy. Would def be back.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2024

Long wait time to check car out. Otherwise, good service

8.0

Very good|Sep 2023

Kayak needed better communication as europcar had wrong order in system when we checked was not as advertised but quickly sorted in for us. Guy was helpful

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

We were lucky enough to have a brand new car when we rented our SUV and it still have a new car smell. The whole process is quite seamless and made our lives a lot easier while travelling 😊

1 out of 35

Avis

8.3

Very good

60 reviews•185 locations

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Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Customer service very good and friendly. No dramas picking up vehicle

8.0

Very good|Apr 2023

I had ordered a ute as had a large amount of luggage. There were no utes left, so I was given a Prado as an alternative. We managed to lay the seats down to fit all the luggage in, but not our third passenger. No charge on the 'upgrade'. Was only a small inconvenience.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Pros: Car was very comfortable & fuel efficient. Staff was very professional. Quick & easy return. Cons: Rates were a little high. We did not like that we were threatened with a $170AUD fee if the car was not cleaned upon its return. We had never heard that before with any other rental we've had.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Nothing

6.0

Okay|Mar 2023

The car was a good price but got hit with having to pay more for the insurance than the actual car! Rip off! Returned car back a day early as well.. and no refund or anything .. pathetic customer service.

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

Easy fast drop off pickup and friendly service

1 out of 20

Thrifty

8.1

Very good

66 reviews•365 locations

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Recent reviews

8.0

Very good|Mar 2025

Everything went fine. Great car and a good price. The return was only made difficult due to roadworks around the car yard.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Staff were excellent 👌

6.0

Okay|Jul 2023

Why is refunds take ages? Talk is different and charges is different.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Great car, loved it

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

𝐸𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝑑, 𝑐𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑖𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑦𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔

8.0

Very good|May 2023

Should release credit card retainer when the car is returned in good order like other companies - not 2 weeks later!

1 out of 22

Hertz

7.6

Good

91 reviews•274 locations

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Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Jul 2024

Data need to updated regularly as I had a reference number but was told hertz can't find it in system to hire a car so I didn't attend my grandfathers funeral

8.0

Very good|Aug 2023

Generally a good experience, althyi would have liked to been given more information about the use of Citylink tolls whilst driving around Melbourne.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Reservation said to pick up vehicle at Noon. Arrived and found that (1) store was only open from 9 AM to Noon (and thus was closed when I arrived, and (2) they had no vehicles (as per sign on their door).

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Excellent communication from your staff in relation to confirming pick up and meeting us at the airport. A little disappointed that the Hilux ute only included 100km per day where other cars allowed 200km.

4.0

Mediocre|Mar 2023

Billing issues that remain unresolved. Long wait at pickup; confusion at drop off.

8.0

Very good|Mar 2023

Go with Hertz

1 out of 31

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5

Good

27 reviews•63 locations

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Recent reviews

4.0

Mediocre|Jan 2024

Filled car with petrol on return but then got charged at higher price for filling it further!

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Enterprise staff was amazing and very helpful. The problem was that you can't rent a car under 21 years old and the kayak website failed to display this information. We booked everything and then showed up not being able to rent a car which completely trough off our plans.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Service was quick and competent and my rental was upgraded.

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

I booked the car for 5 days or $324 but they added extra like location fees ($66), Registration fees ($32.5), contract fee ($12) + GST and made me pay. This was complete rip off. I wish I wouldn't have booked from Kayak. I travel a lot but this bad experience with them will turn me away from Kayak as well. Also, they closed the store early so I couldn't pickup on 14th but had to go again on 15th morning to pickup the car. So bad experience, disappointing customer service by staff and rip off.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

Great service & great car. Highly recommend

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

nothing really. The staff were great

1 out of 9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Australia

Dollar

6.8

Okay

12 reviews•137 locations

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Car rental in Australia

Learn everything there is to know about renting a car in Australia so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

What side of the road do people in Australia drive on?

If you rent a car in Australia, be aware that you are required to drive on the left at all times.

How good are the roads in Australia?

Australia has a road quality score of 4.7 on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is the lowest rated score. This puts Australia at 41 out of 137 countries for road conditions. You may find that depending on where you travel within Australia that the road quality will vary.

What is the drinking and driving limit in Australia?

The legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit in Australia is 0.05%. However, it’s important to check regional or local city laws because sometimes this limit might be different. The BAC in Australia may also vary based on age, driving experience, and whether or not you are driving a commercial vehicle. Australia has strict laws against individuals who drink and drive when they are younger than the legal drinking age of 18.

How much does gasoline cost in Australia?

On average, you can expect to pay C$ 1.47 per liter for gasoline in Australia. Keep in mind that this is last week’s national average price and gas prices may vary across the country. According to our data, Australia has neither the most expensive nor the cheapest gas prices in the world. Kuwait currently has the least expensive at C$ 0.47 per liter, while Hong Kong has the most expensive at C$ 4.58 per liter. Keep in mind that gas prices change regularly and may be different during your travel dates.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Australia?

Prices for cars in Australia refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Australia?

The number of operators available for cars in Australia is 3,293 as of April 2025.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Australia?

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Australia. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to rent a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred rental company before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Australia?

When renting a car in Australia, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car rental in Australia?

Using momondo to book a car rental in Australia could save you time and money. momondo searches thousands of car rental websites and locations to provide you with a wide selection of options and cars to choose from.

How does momondo help me find the best car rental deal in Australia?

By the use of filters, momondo makes finding a great car rental in Australia easier. Whether it is price, car type, amenities or policies, momondo allows you to refine your search with these and more filters to find the best deal for you.