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Cheap Car Rentals in Townsville Airport from $73

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Townsville Airport with a pick-up date of 23/9 and drop-off date of 30/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Townsville Airport car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Townsville Airport. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 5 July 2025.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Most common car type

Supplier choice

Average price per day

$67

Cheapest price per day

$73

Popular car types in Townsville Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Townsville Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 5 July 2025.

There are 15 hire agencies servicing Townsville Airport. These agencies, altogether, have 28 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? medium car is the cheapest car type to hire at Townsville Airport with prices from $73 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire at Townsville Airport:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

SUV

SUV

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Best car rental deals found at Townsville Airport

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Townsville Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Townsville Airport with an average daily rate of $143. Data was last updated on 5 July 2025.
Mitsubishi Outlander$89/day
4
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Outlander
BYD ATTO 3$139/day
5
M
A/C
BYD ATTO 3
Audi A1$87/day
4
M
A/C
Audi A1

Cheapflights insights for Townsville Airport car rentals

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

How far in advance should I hire a car at Townsville Airport?

For the best savings on car rentals at Townsville Airport, make your reservation 90 days before pickup. The average price then is just $49/day – about 17% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car hire company at Townsville Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company at Townsville Airport is Budget (rated 10.0/10 with 3 reviews). Europcar (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Townsville Airport?

Planning to hire a car at Townsville Airport? January is the cheapest month, costing about $58 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $86. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$58

February

$66

March

$61

April

$71

May

$61

June

$68

July

$86

August

$71

September

$69

October

$76

November

$74

December

$73

Which car hire company has the most locations at Townsville Airport?

Sunnycars has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Alamo has the second-highest number of locations at Townsville Airport at 1.

Top rental agencies in Townsville Airport

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Townsville Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Townsville Airport. Reviews were last updated on 5 July 2025.

Budget

10.0
Wonderful
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.6

Europcar

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.9

Firefly

10.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
16 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.6

Avis

8.0
Very Good
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Bargain Car Rentals

1 location

Hertz

7.5
Good
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

10.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Townsville Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 July 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found at Townsville Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $97/day when booking a car hire at Townsville Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for $62/day from Budget, booked on Jun. 29.

  • Which car hire providers are at Townsville Airport?

    There are 7 car rental providers located at Townsville Airport. The following companies can be found near the Townsville Airport car rental counter:Budget (10.0)Thrifty (10.0)Firefly (10.0)Alamo (9.3)Avis (8.0)Hertz (7.5)Sixt (5.0)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Townsville Airport for a week from Budget?

    Budget is one of the top picks at Townsville Airport. They can have you in a hire car for about $401 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Townsville Airport?

    Yes, renting a vehicle at Townsville Airport for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at Townsville Airport for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Budget can potentially be 18% below the average car hire price at Townsville Airport. Check prices and availability for Budget and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle at Townsville Airport is on average $1,720 a month or $57 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Townsville Airport car hire.

Car rentals by fuel type in Townsville Airport

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Townsville Airport. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Townsville Airport. Deals were last updated on 5 July 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Townsville Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($94+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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