Australia

Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from RM 68

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 Australia with a pick-up date of 14/6 and drop-off date of 17/6. 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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Australia car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Australia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 1 June 2026.

Most popular company

EverythingFleet

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

RM 171

Cheapest price per day

RM 68

Popular car types in Australia

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Australia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 1 June 2026.

There are 123 hire agencies servicing Australia. These agencies, altogether, have 3,368 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Australia with prices from RM 68 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Australia:

Economy

Economy

RM 73+

Compact

Compact

RM 81+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 73+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 185+

SUV

SUV

RM 104+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 163+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 143+

Mini

Mini

RM 68+

Best car rental deals found in Australia

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Australia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Australia with an average daily rate of RM 171. Data was last updated on 1 June 2026.
Perodua MyviRM 68/day
2
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A/C
Perodua Myvi
Perodua AxiaRM 73/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Hyundai ElantraRM 73/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Elantra

Cheapflights insights for Australia car rentals

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in Australia?

Book your car hire in Australia 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around RM 208/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 286% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Australia?

Simba Car Hire is currently the cheapest car hire company in Australia with deals as low as RM 12.90/day found in the past two weeks. East Coast Car Rentals is another inexpensive option with rates as low as RM 17.79/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Australia?

Planning to hire a car in Australia? May is the cheapest month, costing about RM 201 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 237. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

RM 206

February

RM 204

March

RM 203

April

RM 222

May

RM 201

June

RM 204

July

RM 231

August

RM 207

September

RM 217

October

RM 215

November

RM 206

December

RM 237

What car do most people hire in Australia?

SUV cars (Mitsubishi Montero, for example) are the most popular in Australia. Economy (Toyota Corolla) and Compact (Hyundai Accent) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Australia.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Australia?

MINI Car Rentals has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Australia at 181.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Australia?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Australia, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 246 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 1 June 2026.

Among the most popular cities in Australia, Adelaide offers the lowest average rental price at just RM 55/day. Other affordable options include Brisbane (RM 65/day), Melbourne (RM 73/day), and Coolangatta (RM 76/day).

Top rental agencies in Australia

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Australia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Australia. Reviews were last updated on 1 June 2026.

Avis

8.3
Very Good
55 reviews181 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.0

MINI Car Rentals

2 locations

No Birds

8 locations

CarHood

3 locations

National

39 locations

Distinqt Car Hire

8 locations

Tiger Car Rental

4 locations

Got2go Car Hire

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 June 2026.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Australia?

    The most popular car hire company at Australia is Bargain Car Rentals. With prices on SUV starting at RM 102/day about 347% more people book with Bargain Car Rentals than other companies in the country.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Australia?

    At RM 96/day, the cheapest car rental price in Australia was found in Darwin. On average, Coolangatta has the cheapest daily rental car price (RM 116/day), which is 46% below average price for cities in Australia.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Australia?

    Cars travel on the left side of the road in Australia.

Car rentals by fuel type in Australia

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Australia. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Australia. Deals were last updated on 1 June 2026.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Australia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (RM 20+).

Electric

Electric

RM 44+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 25+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 20+

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