Cheapflights insights for Townsville car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Townsville, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Townsville?
For the best savings on car hire in Townsville, make your reservation 72 days before pickup. The average price then is just S$ 58/day – about 13% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Townsville?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Townsville is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10). Budget (rated 10.0/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Townsville?
At Townsville, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just S$ 44. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging S$ 78 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 Townsville, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just S$ 44. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging S$ 78 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$ 44
February
S$ 49
March
S$ 59
April
S$ 76
May
S$ 64
June
S$ 73
July
S$ 78
August
S$ 74
September
S$ 70
October
S$ 61
November
S$ 60
December
S$ 65
Which car hire company has the most locations in Townsville?
Both Sunnycars and Thrifty have 4 locations in Townsville, more than any other rental company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Townsville
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Townsville known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Townsville. Reviews were last updated on 13 June 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Townsville area such as Thrifty, Budget and Europcar. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Townsville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Townsville?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Townsville however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.