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 94/day about 282% 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 97/day, the cheapest car rental price in Australia was found in Melbourne. On average, Hobart has the cheapest daily rental car price (RM 124/day), which is 35% 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.

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

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Hobart is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just RM 64/day. Renting a car in Hobart is 67% cheaper than renting one in Launceston where the per day rate is around RM 196. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Australia to get a rental car in are: Sydney (RM 77/day), Brisbane (RM 95/day), and Melbourne (RM 97/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 102/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Australia is Perth.

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Australia car rentals in 2025

Most popular company	Sixt
Most common car type	Mini
Average price per day	RM 176
Cheapest price per day	RM 46

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Popular car types in Australia

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There are 104 hire agencies servicing Australia. These agencies, altogether, have 3,280 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Australia with prices from RM 46 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Australia:

Economy

RM 46+

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Compact

RM 48+

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Intermediate

RM 75+

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Standard

RM 159+

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Full-size

RM 156+

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SUV

RM 149+

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People carrier

RM 194+

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Full-size SUV

RM 158+

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Perodua MyviRM 46/day

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Nissan AlmeraRM 48/day

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Perodua MyviRM 63/day

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Perodua MyviRM 46/day

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Nissan AlmeraRM 48/day

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Honda BR-VRM 58/day

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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 198/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 298% off the average price.

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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 46.94/day found in the past two weeks. Bargain Car Rentals is another inexpensive option with rates as low as RM 59.17/day.

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

Planning to hire a car in Australia? February is the cheapest month, costing about RM 180 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 240. 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 194

February

RM 180

March

RM 192

April

RM 230

May

RM 201

June

RM 203

July

RM 233

August

RM 221

September

RM 211

October

RM 208

November

RM 198

December

RM 240

What car do most people hire in Australia?

Compact cars (Toyota Corolla, for example) are the most popular in Australia. SUV (Kia Sportage) and Intermediate (Kia Sportage) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Australia.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Australia?

Thrifty has 343 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Firefly has the second-highest number of locations in Australia at 294.

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

Among the most popular cities in Australia, Hobart offers the lowest average rental price at just RM 64/day. Other affordable options include Sydney (RM 77/day), Brisbane (RM 95/day), and Melbourne (RM 97/day).

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Top rental agencies in Australia

Budget

8.5

Very Good

125 reviews•167 locations

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2.0

Poor|Mar 2025

Had to queue for almost 1hr to pick up car. The staff at the desk were rude to other clients and there was poor communication about where to find the actual car.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2025

It was a very pleasant experience. It is easy to book, good communication, easy pick up and drop off

4.0

Mediocre|Jan 2025

Cigarette smell in car

8.0

Very Good|Mar 2024

Quick, easy, convenient service. Fairly reasonable price. Car air-conditioning wasn’t working. Vehicle received (MG3) was smaller than the i30 (or similar) that we booked, tiny boot that only fit one of our suitcases.

8.0

Very Good|Aug 2023

My experience was fine the only issue was that due to my husbands age he was unable to drive the car and he feels that he is discriminated against due to his age and he feels that older people has more experience and more patience when driving. The order stated that the car would fit 2 suitcases and 5 people and we were only able to get 2 suitcases and 2 adults in the car.

6.0

Okay|Aug 2023

We didn't use it in the end

1 out of 42

Sixt

8.4

Very Good

178 reviews•169 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2025

No complaints 👌

6.0

Okay|May 2024

Customer Service lady was under the pump due to understaffing. She was friendly and courteous and promptly dealt with the four customers that all arrived together a half hour before closing time. Car had serious damage at the rear but wasn't indicated on the outgoing paperwork at pick up. Photos of the car all around the car should be emailed to the customer at pick-up too.

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2024

Perfect vehicle, brilliant staff, and not a single negative

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2024

Good service

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2024

Excellent service in Launceston!!!! There was No Attendant at the Hobart Airport when returning The vehicle ...?? Overall great & will definitely be Flying into Launceston & utilising car from there!!!

4.0

Mediocre|Sept 2023

Not what I expected. Car had no power

1 out of 60

Sixt Locations in Australia

Europcar

7.7

Good

106 reviews•152 locations

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2.0

Poor|Feb 2025

very heavy expense and not clear bill

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2024

The car was in good condition with good pick up and drop off service. Just the back seat door a bit hard to close.

4.0

Mediocre|May 2024

Staff were great but when I hired the vehicle the add said Melbourne Airport and it turned out the pick up was 5km away My wife has stage 4 cancer so the extra time walking and pick up location was unacceptable

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2024

The car was great in every respect, but I thought the cost to minimise the insurance excess was a bit expensive. The staff were excellent to deal with.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

Lots of hidden charges, they advertise 46/day, but we ended up with $157. Admin fees, pick up fees, surcharges, premium location fees. Too much. Not happy with that.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Staff was great.

1 out of 36

Avis

8.2

Very Good

60 reviews•179 locations

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Thrifty

8.1

Very Good

67 reviews•343 locations

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2.0

Poor|Jan 2025

Communication was very bad between offices we were told to pick up at one place then sent to another only to be told we were ment to pick up at the last depot😬 no shuttle bus to airport even though it was close by and couldn’t see my contract after I signed it. Probably wouldn’t use this company again

8.0

Very Good|Apr 2024

If one could find the BP service station at the airport as I drive over there much I believe I now I have been fined as I was looking around for sign where to go and lights change I asked the police where the BP service station was and then I still couldn't find it, I think it's wrong what you do to your customers about the fuel $5.40 a litre . I was getting upset and and confused as I went up into the carpark the one that as a bridge I had ten minutes to get out before I had to pay I went around in circles to find the service station.

8.0

Very Good|Mar 2024

Friendly staff

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Friendly service, easy to deal with, no fuss…👍🏼

6.0

Okay|Mar 2023

I got quote of around 280 AD but had to pay more than 500 AD without insurance. I got no explanation of this overcharge at airport reception.

4.0

Mediocre|Jul 2022

Price sir.! they rip me off $128.00 from bond, i do not comprehend. i rent a car from yours and will be de last.

1 out of 23

Hertz

7.6

Good

91 reviews•275 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sept 2024

Terrible. Daily charges equaling over $160! On top o Of the hire car charges! $130 of those daily charges were ‘location fees’ I mean location fees!! Pathetic - will be contesting…

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2024

Nothing , when we picked up car , engine had a squeak or ticking noise , ? The receptionist was extremely professional and swapped the vehicle out immediately, very good customer relations. Excellent

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2024

Easy to hire great customer service when we picked the vehicle up. Explained everything we needed to know even with drop off

8.0

Very Good|Feb 2024

Service was good. Nice staffs.

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

It would have been so much better had I hired a car from Hertz but I hired one from Apex. Who were superb

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Great time

1 out of 31

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5

Good

26 reviews•63 locations

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Australia

Dollar

6.7

Okay

13 reviews•133 locations

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Car rental FAQs

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 94/day about 282% 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 97/day, the cheapest car rental price in Australia was found in Melbourne. On average, Hobart has the cheapest daily rental car price (RM 124/day), which is 35% 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

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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 19+).

Electric

RM 21+

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Hybrid

RM 24+

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Petrol/Diesel

RM 19+

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