Townsville

Cheap Car Rentals in Townsville

Townsville, QLD, Australia
27 Apr — 4 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Townsville, QLD, Australia
Sat 27-4
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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Townsville?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Townsville 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 20 April 2024.

January

S$ 61

February

S$ 57

March

S$ 70

April

S$ 81

May

S$ 95

June

S$ 110

July

S$ 99

August

S$ 98

September

S$ 95

October

S$ 76

November

S$ 70

December

S$ 73

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Townsville is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is June. 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.

Compare available car types for rental in Townsville

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Townsville to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 April 2024.

Small cars

S$ 35 - S$ 128

All Car Types

S$ 35 - S$ 123

To hire a small car in Townsville, Australia, you would pay an average price of S$ 36/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Townsville, Australia (~S$ 35/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~S$ 128/day). In fact, February is about 6% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Townsville. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Townsville, hiring a small car saves you 34% 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.

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 20 April 2024.
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.

Thrifty

4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Budget

10.0
Wonderful
4 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.0

Europcar

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.9

Firefly

10.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
16 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.6

Avis

8.4
Very Good
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.4

Hertz

8.0
Very Good
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Sixt

8.0
Very Good
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Townsville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 April 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Townsville?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Budget (10.0 rating), Thrifty (10.0 rating) and Firefly (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Townsville.

  • What are petrol prices like in Townsville?

    The average price of petrol in Townsville is S$ 1.59/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between S$ 71 and S$ 103 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Townsville for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in Townsville it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 35%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 38 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • 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.

  • What car do most people hire in Townsville?

    Skoda Kodiaq, which is a Intermediate vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Townsville according to Cheapflights users.

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