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Canberra car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of petrol per litre

$2.83

Average price per day

$90

Cheapest price per day

$57
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Popular car types in Canberra

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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Canberra this past week from 28 hire locations out of 17 hire agencies. Prices for a Canberra small car hire start from $57/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

$57+

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Compact

Compact

$61+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$59+

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Standard

Standard

$65+

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SUV

SUV

$64+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

$137+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$57+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$63+

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Best car rental deals found in Canberra

Mazda Demio$57/day
Mazda Demio
Found 10/18/26
Nissan Qashqai$57/day
Nissan Qashqai
Found 10/17/26
Hyundai i30$59/day
Hyundai i30
Found 10/18/26

Cheapflights insights for Canberra car rentals

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

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

For the best savings on car rentals in Canberra, make your reservation 86 days before pickup. The average price then is just $76/day – about 41% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Canberra?

Red Spot is currently the cheapest car hire company in Canberra with deals as low as $33.73/day found in the past two weeks. Europcar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $35.38/day.

What is the best car rental company in Canberra?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Canberra is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 10.0/10). Avis (rated 9.3/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10.0
Avis
Avis
9.3
Sixt
Sixt
8.4
East Coast Car Rentals
East Coast Car Rentals
8.2

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Canberra is January, when you can expect to pay $87/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Canberra is December ($106/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

$87

February

$88

March

$90

April

$101

May

$88

June

$97

July

$103

August

$99

September

$97

October

$101

November

$87

December

$106

What car do most people hire in Canberra?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Canberra are the following: SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar), Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar), and Compact cars (Class Compact Car or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Canberra?

Both East Coast Car Rentals and Avis have 2 locations in Canberra, more than any other rental company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Canberra

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.3

Avis

9.3
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

Sixt

8.4
Very Good
7 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

East Coast Car Rentals

2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.2

Budget

8.0
Very Good
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Alamo

8.0
Very Good
26 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.3

Dollar

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.4

Hertz

7.4
Good
6 reviews•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.7

Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Canberra?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $90/day when booking a car hire in Canberra. The absolute best deal a user found was for $58/day from Budget, booked on Oct. 17.

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

    Budget is one of the top picks in Canberra. They can have you in a hire car for about $475 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Canberra?

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

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

    The average cost of a car rental in Canberra for a month is $2,034. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

  • How much is a car hire in Canberra for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Canberra is $0. Hiring a Economy is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Canberra. For the month of November, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Canberra for as low as $0/day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Canberra

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Canberra. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($40+).

Electric

Electric

$40+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$41+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$50+

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