Renting a Car in Australia
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Rent your car in Australia today! Easy to compare, carefree driving.
Discover the most popular rental cars in Australia right now. We compare trusted rental brands and update prices nonstop. Easily find the best-value option for your trip, from compact city cars to spacious SUVs.
mini
Petrol
•Manual
From €8.99 / day
Enterprise
€8.99 / day
Avis
€12.55 / day
Budget
€12.55 / day
intermediate
Petrol
•Automatic
From €10.16 / day
Enterprise
€10.16 / day
Hertz
€25.74 / day
Dollar Europe
€26.98 / day
standard
Petrol
•Automatic
From €10.26 / day
Enterprise
€10.26 / day
Hertz
€38.05 / day
Routes
€39.98 / day
compact
Petrol
•Manual
From €10.58 / day
Avis
€10.58 / day
Budget
€10.58 / day
economy
Petrol
•Automatic
From €20.16 / day
East Coast Car Rentals
€20.16 / day
Greenmotion
€48.90 / day
economy
Petrol
•Automatic
From €20.20 / day
Sixt
€20.20 / day
Thrifty US
€30.72 / day
Hertz
€33.03 / day
mini
Petrol
•Manual
From €20.58 / day
Hertz
€20.58 / day
economy
Petrol
•Manual
From €21.00 / day
Hertz
€21.00 / day
Budget
€26.36 / day
Avis
€29.66 / day
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Find car rental offices across Australia’s main cities and airports. We compare trusted car rental companies nationwide, showing real-time availability and transparent prices.
Explore the map to explore locations near you, from city centres, train stations and airports, and choose the most convenient place to pick up or return your rental car.
Browse all locations where you can rent a car across Australia, including major cities and airports. Find up-to-date car rental prices from trusted rental companies, compare options side by side, and book the best deal for your itinerary.
Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
Lowest average rates: April from €30.41 / day
What are the costs of a rental car in Australia? Prices strongly depend on the time of year. In April average daily prices for rental cars start around €30.41. The prices are higher in the peak season (August), with a lowest average price of €37.98 per day. The absolute lowest price we observed in market data during the full year, was €8.99 per day.
The chart below shows the lowest average daily price for each month of the year, so you can directly see at what time of year the prices for rental cars in Australia are affordable.
Because exploring Australia should feel like freedom, not logistics. At Road Trip Car, we make renting a car easy, transparent, and worry-free, with trusted local partners and 24/7 support wherever your journey takes you.
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Quick answers to the most frequently asked questions about renting a car in Australia.
Car rental prices in Australia vary by season. Average daily rates range from €30.41 in April to €37.98 in August. The lowest daily rate we've recorded is €8.99.
The cheapest time to rent a car in Australia is currently April, with an average price of €30.41 per day.
Car hire prices in Australia are currently at their highest in August, with an average price of €37.98 per day. If you are looking to rent a car during that period, we advise to check our prices frequently, or to book now and cancel and re-book when prices have potentially dropped.
Availability is currently best in September and there is a low supply of rental cars in July.
Via Road Trip Car you have access to 383 car rental locations in Australia, with multiple offices per location, covering all major airports, train stations, and city centers.
We compare leading global and local car rental providers in Australia to help you find the right deal for your travels, such as:
Sixt
Avis
National
SurPrice Car Rentals
Europcar
Dollar US
Budget
Greenmotion
Dollar Europe
Alamo
Thrifty US
Hertz
Fox Rent-a-car
East Coast Car Rentals
Enterprise
Routes
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