Australia

Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from RM 62

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 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.
Sydney, NSW, Australia
2 May — 9 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Thu 2/5
Noon
Thu 9/5
Noon

Australia car rentals in 2024

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 25 April 2024.

Most popular company

City Centre Car Rentals

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

RM 221

Cheapest price per day

RM 62

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 1,835 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

Price

RM 87 - RM 158

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Hobart is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just RM 87/day. Renting a car in Hobart is 45% cheaper than renting one in Perth where the per day rate is around RM 158. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Australia to get a rental car in are: Sydney (RM 95/day), Melbourne (RM 99/day), and Brisbane (RM 101/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 158/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 25 April 2024.

January

RM 176

February

RM 191

March

RM 200

April

RM 195

May

RM 210

June

RM 200

July

RM 229

August

RM 205

September

RM 191

October

RM 176

November

RM 186

December

RM 229

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Australia is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. 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 25 April 2024.

There are 84 hire agencies servicing Australia. These agencies, altogether, have 3,156 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Australia with prices from RM 62 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Australia:

Economy

Economy

RM 71+

Compact

Compact

RM 66+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 87+

Standard

Standard

RM 223+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 290+

SUV

SUV

RM 149+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 200+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 145+

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 25 April 2024.

Small cars

RM 117 - RM 261

All Car Types

RM 189 - RM 346

To rent a small car in Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 196/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Australia (~RM 117/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 261/day). In fact, January is about 41% 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 31% 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 231/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Australia (~RM 176/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~RM 339/day). In fact, January is about 25% 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 411/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Australia (~RM 202/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 646/day). In fact, November is about 51% 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 32% 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. Here are the best Australia large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 287/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Australia (~RM 203/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~RM 450/day). In fact, March is about 30% 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 is 2% 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. Here are the best Australia SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 449/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a van in Australia (~RM 223/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 855/day). In fact, November is about 51% 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 38% 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. Here are the best Australia van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 163/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Australia (~RM 258/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~RM 404/day). In fact, December is about 58% 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 saves you 43% 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.

Toyota CorollaRM 62/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Honda CityRM 66/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Proton PersonaRM 71/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona

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 25 April 2024.
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.

Thrifty

364 locations

Firefly

276 locations

Hertz

266 locations

keddy by Europcar

214 locations

Sunnycars

196 locations

Avis

186 locations

Budget

172 locations

Sixt

161 locations

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 188. Data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
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.
Toyota CorollaRM 62/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Honda CityRM 66/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Proton PersonaRM 71/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 April 2024.
  • 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), Fox (10.0 rating) and Sunset Rent a Car (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 City Centre Car Rentals. With prices on SUV starting at RM 118/day about 302% more people book with City Centre Car Rentals than other companies in the country.

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

    At RM 78/day, the cheapest car rental price in Australia was found in Brisbane. On average, Brisbane has the cheapest daily rental car price (RM 130/day), which is 38% 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.

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Luxury car rentals in Australia

Find luxury car rental deals in Australia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Australia cost an average of RM 170 per day. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
There are several options when it comes to renting a luxury car in Australia, including options around Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. Make sure to take a close look at each offer to ensure no unwanted surprises.
BMW 3 SeriesRM 170/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series

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 25 April 2024.

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 17+).

Electric

Electric

RM 31+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 19+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 17+

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