Alice Springs

Cheap Car Rentals in Alice Springs

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Alice Springs car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Alice Springs. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 1 April 2026.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of petrol per litre

$2.73

Average price per day

$150

Cheapest price per day

$101

Cheapflights insights for Alice Springs car rentals

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in Alice Springs?

For the best savings on car rentals in Alice Springs, make your reservation 65 days before pickup. The average price then is just $94/day – about 10% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Alice Springs?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Alice Springs is National (rated 10.0/10). Hertz (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Alice Springs?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Alice Springs is January, when you can expect to pay $133/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Alice Springs is July ($164/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$133

February

$140

March

$141

April

$147

May

$161

June

$162

July

$164

August

$161

September

$145

October

$145

November

$145

December

$141

What car do most people hire in Alice Springs?

SUV cars (Mazda CX-3, for example) are the most popular in Alice Springs. Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail) and Economy (Mazda CX-3) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Alice Springs.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Alice Springs?

Dollar has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Firefly has the second-highest number of locations in Alice Springs at 2.

Top rental agencies in Alice Springs

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Alice Springs known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Alice Springs. Reviews were last updated on 1 April 2026.

National

1 location

Hertz

2 locations

Budget

1 location

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

10.0

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

7.3

Europcar

1 location

Dollar

3 locations

Avis

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Alice Springs, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 April 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Alice Springs?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $150/day when booking a car hire in Alice Springs. The absolute best deal a user found was for $101/day from Europcar, booked on Mar. 28.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Alice Springs for a week from Budget?

    Hiring a car in Alice Springs for a week can be a great option for travel. Budget, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $1,140/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Alice Springs?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Alice Springs for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Alice Springs for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Europcar can potentially be 61% below the average car hire price in Alice Springs. Check prices and availability for Europcar and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Alice Springs is on average $4,884 a month or $163 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Alice Springs car hire.

Car rentals by fuel type in Alice Springs

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Alice Springs. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Alice Springs. Deals were last updated on 1 April 2026.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Alice Springs. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($101+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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