Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from ฿453
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 8/7 and drop-off date of 15/7. 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.
Australia car rentals in 2025
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 8 June 2025.
Most popular company | Sixt |
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Most common car type | Mini |
Average price per day | ฿1,739 |
Cheapest price per day | ฿453 |
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 8 June 2025.
January
฿1,175
February
฿1,045
March
฿1,175
April
฿1,371
May
฿947
June
฿1,045
July
฿1,273
August
฿1,175
September
฿1,077
October
฿1,241
November
฿1,208
December
฿1,502
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 8 June 2025.
There are 101 hire agencies servicing Australia. These agencies, altogether, have 3,299 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Australia with prices from ฿453 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Australia:
Economy
฿454+
Compact
฿493+
Intermediate
฿781+
Standard
฿928+
Full-size
฿1,244+
SUV
฿1,300+
Full-size SUV
฿1,148+
Mini
฿453+
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 8 June 2025.
Small cars | ฿694 - ฿2,123 | |
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All Car Types | ฿1,430 - ฿2,649 |
To hire a small car in Australia, you would pay an average price of ฿1,135/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Australia (~฿694/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~฿2,123/day). In fact, September is about 39% 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 41% 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 ฿1,698/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Australia (~฿987/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~฿2,841/day). In fact, May is about 42% 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 11% 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 medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a large car in Australia, you would pay an average price of ฿2,897/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Australia (~฿1,511/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~฿4,549/day). In fact, February is about 48% 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 35% 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 ฿1,731/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Australia (~฿1,040/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~฿2,299/day). In fact, September is about 40% 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 9% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a van in Australia, you would pay an average price of ฿2,332/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a van in Australia (~฿2,140/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~฿5,345/day). In fact, March is about 9% 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 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. Here are the best Australia van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
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 8 June 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Australia, including those serving the greater Sydney, Cairns and Hobart area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.
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Best car rental deals found in Australia
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 ฿1,357. Data was last updated on 8 June 2025.
These are some of the best options we've found for those looking for car rentals in Australia, including options within a close proximity to Sydney, Cairns and Hobart. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 June 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Australia?
The most popular car hire company at Australia is EverythingFleet. With prices on SUV starting at ฿985/day about 86% more people book with EverythingFleet than other companies in the country.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Australia?
At ฿1,704/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in Melbourne than any other city in Australia. The cheapest price found in Australia was for ฿1,385/day in Melbourne.
What side of the road do you drive on in Australia?
Cars travel on the left side of the road in Australia.
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 8 June 2025.
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 (฿16+).
Electric
฿27+
Hybrid
฿33+
Petrol/Diesel
฿16+