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Cheap Car Rentals in Canberra from $65

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Canberra car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Price of petrol per litre

$2.39

Average price per day

$101

Cheapest price per day

$65
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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 27 hire locations out of 16 hire agencies. Prices for a Canberra small car hire start from $65/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

$65+

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Compact

Compact

$87+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$104+

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Standard

Standard

$99+

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Full-size

Full-size

$124+

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SUV

SUV

$163+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$182+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$92+

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Best car rental deals found in Canberra

Toyota Yaris$65/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 08/18/26
Mazda Mazda3$87/day
Mazda Mazda3
Found 08/17/26
Mazda Mazda6$99/day
Mazda Mazda6
Found 08/17/26

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 $73/day – about 39% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Canberra?

Budget is currently the cheapest car hire company in Canberra with deals as low as $32.34/day found in the past two weeks. Europcar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $33.00/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). Europcar (rated 9.4/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10.0
Europcar
Europcar
9.4
Avis
Avis
9.3
Sixt
Sixt
8.4

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Canberra is November, when you can expect to pay $80/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Canberra is December ($102/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

$82

February

$85

March

$87

April

$97

May

$85

June

$94

July

$99

August

$88

September

$87

October

$88

November

$80

December

$102

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

Europcar

9.4
Wonderful
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.7

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

9.7

Avis

9.3
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Overview

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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Overview

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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Overview

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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Overview

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

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 $101/day when booking a car hire in Canberra. The absolute best deal a user found was for $60/day from Europcar, booked on Aug. 15.

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

    Europcar is one of the top picks in Canberra. They can have you in a hire car for about $661 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 $2,831. 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 September, 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 ($42+).

Electric

Electric

$42+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$42+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$89+

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