What is the most popular car hire provider in Australia?

With an average price of $49/day, Bargain Car Rentals is the most popular car hire provider in Australia, booking 305% more hire cars than any other provider.

What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Australia?

At $44/day, it is 55% cheaper on average to rent a car in Tullamarine than any other city in Australia. The cheapest price found in Australia was for $30/day in Tullamarine.

What side of the road do you drive on in Australia?

In Australia, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Australia?

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Coolangatta is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $29/day. Renting a car in Coolangatta is 55% cheaper than renting one in Townsville where the per day rate is around $65. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Australia to get a rental car in are: Brisbane ($32/day), Sydney ($32/day), and Perth ($34/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Brisbane should expect to spend around $32/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Australia is Brisbane.

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Australia car rentals in 2026

Most popular company	EverythingFleet
Most common car type	Compact
Average price per day	$55
Cheapest price per day	$21

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Popular car types in Australia

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There are, in total, 3,534 car hire locations in Australia that are operated by 133 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $21/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Australia hire providers:

Economy

$26+

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Compact

$21+

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Intermediate

$27+

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Standard

$62+

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Full-size

$86+

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SUV

$32+

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People mover

$58+

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Full-size SUV

$48+

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Kia Stonic$21/day

Mercedes-Benz EQA$22/day

Mitsubishi Mirage$23/day

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

Book your rental car in Australia 29 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $85/day on average when booked 29 days ahead, which saves you 61% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Australia?

Looking to hire a car in Australia? Simba Car Hire had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $11.37/day. YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $12.07/day.

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

Planning to hire a car in Australia? November is the cheapest month, costing about $80 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $97. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$83

February

$91

March

$84

April

$94

May

$86

June

$88

July

$94

August

$85

September

$88

October

$90

November

$80

December

$97

What car do most people hire in Australia?

Compact cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Australia. SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Kia Sportage or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Australia?

MINI Car Rentals has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Australia at 181.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Australia?

Among the most popular cities in Australia, Coolangatta offers the lowest average rental price at just $29/day. Other affordable options include Brisbane ($32/day), Sydney ($32/day), and Perth ($34/day).

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Top rental agencies in Australia

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Avis

8.3

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55 reviews•181 locations

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MINI Car Rentals

2 locations

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No Birds

9 locations

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CarHood

3 locations

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Evolve Rentals

6 locations

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Distinqt Car Hire

8 locations

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Tiger Car Rental

4 locations

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Got2go Car Hire

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Car rental FAQs

What is the most popular car hire provider in Australia?
With an average price of $49/day, Bargain Car Rentals is the most popular car hire provider in Australia, booking 305% more hire cars than any other provider.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Australia?
At $44/day, it is 55% cheaper on average to rent a car in Tullamarine than any other city in Australia. The cheapest price found in Australia was for $30/day in Tullamarine.
What side of the road do you drive on in Australia?
In Australia, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.

Car rentals by fuel type in Australia

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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 ($13+).

Electric

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$14+

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Petrol/Diesel

$13+

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