Australia

Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from S$ 16

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Australia with a pick-up date of 20-5 and drop-off date of 26-5. 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.
Sydney, NSW, Australia
4 May — 11 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sat 4-5
Noon
Sat 11-5
Noon

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 27 April 2024.

Most popular company

City Centre Car Rentals

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

S$ 66

Cheapest price per day

S$ 16

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 1,835 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Price

S$ 12 - S$ 77

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Hobart is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just S$ 12/day. Renting a car in Hobart is 84% cheaper than renting one in Newcastle where the per day rate is around S$ 77. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Australia to get a rental car in are: Sydney (S$ 29/day), Brisbane (S$ 30/day), and Melbourne (S$ 31/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Melbourne should expect to spend around S$ 31/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Australia is Melbourne.

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 27 April 2024.

January

S$ 50

February

S$ 54

March

S$ 57

April

S$ 53

May

S$ 59

June

S$ 55

July

S$ 65

August

S$ 58

September

S$ 54

October

S$ 50

November

S$ 53

December

S$ 65

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Australia is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. 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 27 April 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Australia this past week from 3,156 hire locations out of 84 hire agencies. Prices for a Australia small car hire start from S$ 16/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

S$ 18+

Compact

Compact

S$ 19+

Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 23+

Standard

Standard

S$ 47+

SUV

SUV

S$ 43+

People carrier

People carrier

S$ 54+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 36+

Mini

Mini

S$ 74+

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 27 April 2024.

Small cars

S$ 52 - S$ 91

All Car Types

S$ 69 - S$ 120

To hire a small car in Australia, you would pay an average price of S$ 65/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Australia (~S$ 52/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~S$ 91/day). In fact, October is about 20% 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 25% 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 S$ 76/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Australia (~S$ 62/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~S$ 112/day). In fact, April is about 19% 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 12% 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 S$ 106/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Australia (~S$ 79/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~S$ 142/day). In fact, January is about 27% 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 20% 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.

To hire a SUV in Australia, you would pay an average price of S$ 88/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Australia (~S$ 70/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~S$ 129/day). In fact, November is about 21% 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 is 3% 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 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 S$ 130/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in Australia (~S$ 86/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~S$ 164/day). In fact, February is about 35% 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 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.

To hire a luxury car in Australia, you would pay an average price of S$ 113/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Australia (~S$ 71/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~S$ 185/day). In fact, August is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Australia, hiring a luxury car is 25% 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota CorollaS$ 16/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Audi A1S$ 18/day
2
M
A/C
Audi A1
Hyundai i20S$ 19/day
4
M
A/C
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 27 April 2024.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Australia, including locations near Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Australia, including locations around Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.

Thrifty

364 locations

Firefly

276 locations

Hertz

266 locations

keddy by Europcar

214 locations

Sunnycars

196 locations

Avis

186 locations

Budget

172 locations

Sixt

161 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 S$ 39. Data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
These are some the most attractive deals we've found on rentals cars within the Australia region, including options close to Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Toyota CorollaS$ 16/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Nissan QashqaiS$ 18/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Qashqai
Audi A1S$ 18/day
2
M
A/C
Audi A1

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 April 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), CarWiz (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 S$ 101/day, Sixt is the most popular car hire provider in Australia, booking 127% 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 Launceston where rental cars typically will cost around S$ 52/day (31% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Australia was found in Coolangatta for just S$ 40/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Australia?

    Cars in Australia are to be driven on the left side of the road.

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Small car rentals in Australia

Find small car rental deals in Australia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Australia cost an average of S$ 28 per day. Price data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Honda FitS$ 22/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitS$ 22/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitS$ 22/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit

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 27 April 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 (S$ 15+).

Electric

Electric

S$ 31+

Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 19+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

S$ 15+

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