Cheap Car Rental Deals in Australia from $12

Australia car rental prices in popular cities

Below are the cheapest cities to rent a car in Australia

Price

$19 - $125

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Melbourne is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $19/day. Renting a car in Melbourne is 85% cheaper than renting one in Newcastle where the per day rate is around $125. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Australia to get a rental car in are: Launceston ($20/day), Coolangatta ($22/day), and Adelaide ($23/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travellers looking to rent a car in Sydney should expect to spend around $26/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Australia is Sydney.

More popular car rental locations in Australia

If you are looking to visit Australia, consider renting a car in these popular cities

Most popular car rental types in Australia

Check out the top rental car types in Australia and see if any fit your needs

Compact Cars

424% more deals

Prices from:

$35/day in select areas

Intermediate Cars

127% more deals

Prices from:

$41/day in select areas

Economy Cars

107% more deals

Prices from:

$42/day in select areas

Car Rental FAQs

What is the most popular car rental provider in Australia?

When renting a car in Australia, the most popular provider of rental cars among Cheapflights users is Bargain Car Rentals, and with prices around $23/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Bargain Car Rentals is COMPACT, which starts as low as $17/day.

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

When visiting Australia, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Launceston where rental cars typically will cost around $20/day (62% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Australia was found in Launceston for just $20/day.