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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 15/5 and drop-off date of 22/5. 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 2025

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 30 April 2025.

Most popular company

Ace Rental Cars

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

RM 214

Cheapest price per day

RM 68

What are the car hire 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 1,514 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 April 2025.

Price

RM 80 - RM 125

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Adelaide is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just RM 80/day. Renting a car in Adelaide is 36% cheaper than renting one in Hobart where the per day rate is around RM 125. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Australia to get a rental car in are: Melbourne (RM 87/day), Brisbane (RM 106/day), and Sydney (RM 118/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Perth should expect to spend around RM 122/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Australia is Perth.

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Australia and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 30 April 2025.

January

RM 155

February

RM 138

March

RM 151

April

RM 181

May

RM 121

June

RM 138

July

RM 168

August

RM 155

September

RM 142

October

RM 164

November

RM 160

December

RM 199

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Australia is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 30 April 2025.

There are 101 hire agencies servicing Australia. These agencies, altogether, have 3,293 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 4 car types you can hire in Australia:

Economy

Economy

RM 78+

Compact

Compact

RM 81+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 76+

Standard

Standard

RM 159+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 175+

SUV

SUV

RM 148+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 171+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 144+

Compare available car types for rental in Australia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Australia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 April 2025.

Small cars

RM 82 - RM 209

All Car Types

RM 166 - RM 269

To rent a small car in Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 138/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Australia (~RM 82/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~RM 209/day). In fact, February is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting a small car saves you 39% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Australia small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 185/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Australia (~RM 127/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~RM 264/day). In fact, June is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting a medium car saves you 18% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Australia medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 308/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Australia (~RM 246/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 387/day). In fact, November is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting a large car is 27% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 217/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Australia (~RM 124/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~RM 254/day). In fact, June is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting a SUV saves you 4% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a van in Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 344/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a van in Australia (~RM 229/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 569/day). In fact, January is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting a van is 35% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a luxury car in Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 259/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Australia (~RM 180/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~RM 944/day). In fact, July is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting a luxury car is 14% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Perodua MyviRM 68/day
2
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A/C
Perodua Myvi
Perodua AxiaRM 72/day
2
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A/C
Perodua Axia
Perodua MyviRM 76/day
2
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A/C
Perodua Myvi

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 30 April 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Australia, including pickup locations serving Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Australia, including locations around Perth, Melbourne and Sydney.

Budget

8.5
Very Good
123 reviews170 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

7.9

Sixt

8.4
Very Good
178 reviews166 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Europcar

7.7
Good
105 reviews154 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.6

Avis

8.3
Very Good
60 reviews185 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Thrifty

8.1
Very Good
66 reviews365 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.6
Good
91 reviews274 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
27 reviews63 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

8.0

Dollar

6.8
Okay
12 reviews137 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.3

Best Australia car rental deals found

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 194. Data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in Australia, including locations near Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.
Perodua MyviRM 68/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi
Perodua AxiaRM 72/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Perodua MyviRM 76/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 April 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Australia?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, MINI Car Rentals (10.0 rating), YesDrive Car Rental (10.0 rating) and Fox (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Australia.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Australia?

    The most popular car hire company at Australia is SafeDrive Car Rentals. With prices on ECONOMY starting at RM 102/day about 118% more people book with SafeDrive Car Rentals than other companies in the country.

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

    At RM 63/day, the cheapest car rental price in Australia was found in Adelaide. On average, Brisbane has the cheapest daily rental car price (RM 135/day), which is 32% 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.

Small car rentals in Australia

Find small car rental deals in Australia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Australia cost an average of RM 108 per day. Price data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
Perodua MyviRM 68/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi
Perodua AxiaRM 72/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Perodua MyviRM 76/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi

Car rentals by fuel type in Australia

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Australia. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Australia. Deals were last updated on 30 April 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Australia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (RM 24+).

Electric

Electric

RM 25+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 24+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 25+

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