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Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from S$ 20
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 18-9 and drop-off date of 25-9. 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 13 September 2025.
Most popular company | Budget |
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Most common car type | Mini |
Average price per day | S$ 60 |
Cheapest price per day | S$ 20 |
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 13 September 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Australia this past week from 3,297 hire locations out of 108 hire agencies. Prices for a Australia small car hire start from S$ 20/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
S$ 25+
Compact
S$ 23+
Intermediate
S$ 28+
Standard
S$ 55+
Full-size
S$ 52+
SUV
S$ 45+
People carrier
S$ 61+
Full-size SUV
S$ 53+
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:
Here are the best Australia SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Honda FitS$ 20/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$ 43. Data was last updated on 13 September 2025.
Honda FitS$ 20/day
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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 8 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around S$ 58/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 18% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Australia?
Looking to hire a car in Australia? SafeDrive Car Rentals had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only S$ 20.93/day. Ace Rental Cars also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at S$ 27.76/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$ 52. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging S$ 74 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$ 52. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging S$ 74 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$ 52
March
S$ 56
April
S$ 71
May
S$ 55
June
S$ 62
July
S$ 71
August
S$ 63
September
S$ 64
October
S$ 61
November
S$ 58
December
S$ 74
What car do most people rent in Australia?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Australia are the following: Intermediate cars (Kia Sportage or similar), SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar), and Standard cars (Kia Sportage or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Australia?
Thrifty has 343 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Firefly has the second-highest number of locations in Australia at 294.
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 1,488 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 September 2025.
Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Hobart is the cheapest city to rent a car (S$ 21/day). Other popular cities in Australia to get a cheap rental car are: Sydney (S$ 24/day), Brisbane (S$ 24/day), and Melbourne (S$ 29/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 13 September 2025.
Budget
125 reviews•168 locations
Sixt
179 reviews•170 locations
Europcar
106 reviews•152 locations
Avis
60 reviews•179 locations
Thrifty
68 reviews•343 locations
Hertz
91 reviews•281 locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
26 reviews•63 locations
Dollar
14 reviews•132 locations
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 September 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Australia?
With an average price of S$ 32/day, SafeDrive Car Rentals is the most popular car hire provider in Australia, booking 103% 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 Darwin where rental cars typically will cost around S$ 36/day (56% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Australia was found in Darwin for just S$ 35/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 13 September 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$ 22+).
Electric
S$ 31+
Hybrid
S$ 30+
Petrol/Diesel
S$ 22+