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What is the cheapest rental car agency in Australia?
At the moment, the cheapest car rental agency in Australia is Turo, through whom users can find deals for as low as C$ 18 per day. Users who book a rental car with Turo tend to find prices that are lower than the C$ 53 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 Bargain Car Rentals. This rental agency currently has 29 reviews, with an average customer satisfaction score of 7.9 out of 10. 38% of momondo users recently selected Bargain Car Rentals as their rental car company of choice for their travels in Australia.
What car rental company in Australia has the most locations?
With 347 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.
What is the most popular type of rental car in Australia?
There are plenty of different types of rental cars to choose from, but when it comes to visiting Australia, the most popular type is a SUV. An estimated 50% of our users chose a SUV in the past 30 days and paid on average C$ 53 per day for their rental. Keep in mind that you are more than welcome to select a different type of rental car based on your budget, your planned activities, and the weather.
Australia car rental deals found on momondo
Find the rental car in Australia that's right for you
Small cars
C$ 32 - C$ 67
All Car Types
C$ 40 - C$ 85
The average price of a small car rental in Australia is C$ 49. The cheapest time to rent a small car in Australia is in May. The price is 35% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 32 per day. A small car rental is typically 27% 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$ 60. The cheapest time to rent a medium car in Australia is in May. The price is 20% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 48 per day. A medium car rental is typically 11% 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$ 90. The cheapest time to rent a large car in Australia is in May. The price is 20% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 72 per day. A large car rental is typically 26% 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 large car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a SUV rental in Australia is C$ 65. The cheapest time to rent a SUV in Australia is in May. The price is 39% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 40 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$ 105. The cheapest time to rent a van in Australia is in June. The price is 31% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 74 per day. A van rental is typically 37% 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 21% 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.
The average price of a luxury car rental in Australia is C$ 101. The cheapest time to rent a luxury car in Australia is in April. The price is 3% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 105 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 34% 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 luxury car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
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.
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
Car was amazing however I had no idea that the deal I had, had restrictions as to the amount of kilometres travelled per day. This was not pointed out to me at pickup so consequently I travelled over double the included is and was penalised heavily. I will not use Kayak or Europcar again.
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
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.
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.
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 ($12) + GST and made me pay. This was complete rip off. I wish I wouldn't have booked from Kayak. I travel a lot but this bad experience with them will turn me away from Kayak as well. Also, they closed the store early so I couldn't pickup on 14th but had to go again on 15th morning to pickup the car. So bad experience, disappointing customer service by staff and rip off.
Enjoyed the upgrade to a Kia Sportage, wasn't expected. Vehicle was clean, new and drove well. Pick up at Broome Airport was straightforward, friendly, helpful staff. Car parking simple and convenient for pick up and drop off.
10.0
Wonderful|Nov 2022
Easy fast pickup and drop off no hassle deposit return.
1 out of 4
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Car rental in Australia
Learn everything there is to know about renting a car in Australia so you can be properly prepared for your next trip
What side of the road do people in Australia drive on?
If you rent a car in Australia, be aware that you are required to drive on the left at all times.
How good are the roads in Australia?
Australia has a road quality score of 4.7 on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is the lowest rated score. This puts Australia at 41 out of 137 countries for road conditions. You may find that depending on where you travel within Australia that the road quality will vary.
What is the drinking and driving limit in Australia?
The legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit in Australia is 0.05%. However, it’s important to check regional or local city laws because sometimes this limit might be different. The BAC in Australia may also vary based on age, driving experience, and whether or not you are driving a commercial vehicle. Australia has strict laws against individuals who drink and drive when they are younger than the legal drinking age of 18.
How much does gasoline cost in Australia?
On average, you can expect to pay C$ 1.50 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$ 4.88 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 3,286 as of July 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.
Does momondo show car rental deals in Australia with free cancellation?
Yes, whether it is for cars in Australia or elsewhere, momondo allows you to filter specifically for policies that offer free cancellation.
Can I rent a car with a fair fuel policy in Australia on momondo?
momondo specifically allows you to search for car rentals in Australia with fair fuel policies.
Can I find a car rental in Australia which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
Yes, momondo can show you specific deals which include enhanced cleaning on car rentals in Australia.
Can I search for rental cars in Australia with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Absolutely. You can specifically filter for rental car deals in Australia with unlimited mileage on momondo.
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