Townsville car rentals in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Townsville. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 August 2025.
Most popular company | BARGAINCAR |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $1.75 |
Average price per day | $87 |
Cheapest price per day | $52 |
Cheapflights insights for Townsville car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Townsville, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Townsville?
For the best savings on car rentals in Townsville, make your reservation 8 days before pickup. The average price then is just $72/day – about 38% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Townsville?
In Townsville, the most affordable car hire company right now is Alamo, offering prices from just $63.43/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Avis, with rates starting at $126.78/day.
What is the best car rental company in Townsville?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Townsville is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10). Budget (rated 10.0/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Townsville?
At Townsville, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just $57. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $124 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Townsville, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $57. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $124 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$57
February
$64
March
$77
April
$99
May
$84
June
$85
July
$124
August
$99
September
$95
October
$84
November
$80
December
$87
Which car hire company has the most locations in Townsville?
Sunnycars has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Thrifty has the second-highest number of locations in Townsville at 3.
Top rental agencies in Townsville
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Townsville known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Townsville. Reviews were last updated on 13 August 2025.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Townsville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 August 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Townsville?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $87/day when booking a car hire in Townsville. The absolute best deal a user found was for $52/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Aug. 10.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Townsville for a week from Bargain Car Rentals?
Bargain Car Rentals is one of the most popular car hire companies in Townsville, offering car hire for around $608 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Townsville?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Townsville however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Townsville for a month?
The monthly cost of a car rental in Townsville is $2,605 ($87/day) on average.