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Canberra car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Canberra. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 6 December 2025.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of petrol per litre

$1.81

Average price per day

$57

Cheapest price per day

$57

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 51 days before pickup. The average price then is just $80/day – about 52% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Canberra?

Alamo is currently the cheapest car hire company in Canberra with deals as low as $55.15/day found in the past two weeks. Budget is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $63.57/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.

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 $73/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Canberra is May ($104/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

$73

February

$85

March

$94

April

$102

May

$104

June

$85

July

$95

August

$90

September

$83

October

$92

November

$81

December

$97

Which car hire company has the most locations in Canberra?

Hertz has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Thrifty has the second-highest number of locations in Canberra at 3.

Top rental agencies in Canberra

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Canberra known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Canberra. Reviews were last updated on 6 December 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.3

Europcar

9.4
Wonderful
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.7

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

9.7

Avis

9.3
Wonderful
1 review1 location
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 reviews1 location
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
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.2

Alamo

8.0
Very Good
26 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.3

Hertz

7.4
Good
6 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.7

Dollar

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.2

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Canberra, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 December 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Canberra?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $57/day when booking a car hire in Canberra. The absolute best deal a user found was for $57/day from Budget, booked on Nov. 29.

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

    Hertz is one of the top picks in Canberra. They can have you in a hire car for about $506 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 $2,167. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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