Australia

Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from S$ 14

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 27-8 and drop-off date of 3-9. 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.
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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 29 July 2025.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

S$ 57

Cheapest price per day

S$ 14

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 29 July 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Australia this past week from 3,278 hire locations out of 104 hire agencies. Prices for a Australia small car hire start from S$ 14/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

S$ 17+

Compact

Compact

S$ 17+

Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 20+

Standard

Standard

S$ 53+

Full-size

Full-size

S$ 69+

SUV

SUV

S$ 35+

People carrier

People carrier

S$ 52+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 52+

Compare car rental deals in Australia by type

Here are the best Australia small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Australia medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

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Honda FitS$ 14/day
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Honda Fit
Peugeot 308S$ 17/day
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Peugeot 308
Ford FiestaS$ 17/day
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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 S$ 35. Data was last updated on 29 July 2025.
These are some the most attractive deals we've found on rentals cars within the Australia region, including options close to Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Honda FitS$ 14/day
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Honda Fit
Peugeot 308S$ 17/day
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Peugeot 308
Ford FiestaS$ 17/day
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Ford Fiesta

Cheapflights insights for Australia car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Australia, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

Book your rental car in Australia 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around S$ 60/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 24% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Australia?

Looking to hire a car in Australia? Bargain Car Rentals had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only S$ 11.95/day. Simba Car Hire also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at S$ 12.69/day.

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

At Australia, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just S$ 51. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging S$ 73 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Australia, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just S$ 51. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging S$ 73 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

S$ 58

February

S$ 51

March

S$ 56

April

S$ 71

May

S$ 55

June

S$ 62

July

S$ 68

August

S$ 67

September

S$ 63

October

S$ 61

November

S$ 57

December

S$ 73

What car do most people rent in Australia?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Australia are the following: SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar), Standard cars (Kia Sportage or similar), and Intermediate cars (Kia Sportage or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Australia?

Thrifty has 346 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Firefly has the second-highest number of locations in Australia at 290.

What are the car rental 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 1,483 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 July 2025.

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Adelaide is the cheapest city to rent a car (S$ 20/day). Other popular cities in Australia to get a cheap rental car are: Hobart (S$ 22/day), Coolangatta (S$ 25/day), and Sydney (S$ 26/day).

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 29 July 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Australia, including locations near Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Australia, including locations around Perth, Melbourne and Sydney.

Budget

8.5
Very Good
125 reviews166 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

7.9

Sixt

8.4
Very Good
178 reviews169 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Europcar

7.7
Good
106 reviews152 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.6

Avis

8.3
Very Good
60 reviews179 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Thrifty

8.2
Very Good
66 reviews346 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.6
Good
91 reviews275 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
26 reviews63 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

8.0

Dollar

6.7
Okay
13 reviews133 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.4

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 July 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Australia?

    With an average price of S$ 39/day, SafeDrive Car Rentals is the most popular car hire provider in Australia, booking 17% 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 Coolangatta where rental cars typically will cost around S$ 38/day (45% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Australia was found in Melbourne for just S$ 31/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.

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 29 July 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 (S$ 16+).

Electric

Electric

S$ 27+

Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 21+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

S$ 16+

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