Australia

Cheap Car Hire in Australia from RM 93

Sydney, NSW, Australia
7 Dec — 14 Dec
Driver's age: 26-65
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Thu 7/12
Noon
Thu 14/12
Noon

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 1,821 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 November 2023.

Price

RM 61 - RM 634

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Coolangatta is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just RM 61/day. Renting a car in Coolangatta is 90% cheaper than renting one in Yulara where the per day rate is around RM 634. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Australia to get a rental car in are: Melbourne (RM 71/day), Sydney (RM 87/day), and Adelaide (RM 89/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 93/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 November 2023.

January

RM 260

February

RM 256

March

RM 260

April

RM 256

May

RM 223

June

RM 204

July

RM 228

August

RM 204

September

RM 186

October

RM 176

November

RM 195

December

RM 283

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Australia is October. 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 November 2023.

There are 78 hire agencies servicing Australia. These agencies, altogether, have 3,093 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Australia with prices from RM 93 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Australia:

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 November 2023.

Small cars

RM 177 - RM 285

All Car Types

RM 272 - RM 452

To rent a small car in Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 228/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Australia (~RM 177/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~RM 285/day). In fact, November is about 23% 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 38% 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 274/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Australia (~RM 211/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~RM 373/day). In fact, August is about 23% 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 25% 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 426/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Australia (~RM 296/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~RM 557/day). In fact, November is about 31% 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 15% 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 341/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Australia (~RM 263/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~RM 442/day). In fact, October is about 23% 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 7% 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 532/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a van in Australia (~RM 312/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~RM 953/day). In fact, November is about 42% 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 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

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Proton SagaRM 97/day
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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 November 2023.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Australia, including pickup locations serving Perth, Sydney and Coolangatta. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Australia, including locations around Perth, Sydney and Coolangatta.

Thrifty

363 locations

Firefly

276 locations

Hertz

265 locations

keddy by Europcar

209 locations

Sunnycars

195 locations

Avis

185 locations

Budget

169 locations

Sixt

159 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 260. Data was last updated on 30 November 2023.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in Australia, including locations near Perth, Sydney and Coolangatta. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.

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 November 2023.

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 CarHood. With prices on COMPACT starting at RM 47/day about 35% more people book with CarHood than other companies in the country.

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

At RM 107/day, the cheapest car rental price in Australia was found in Geelong. On average, Geelong has the cheapest daily rental car price (RM 107/day), which is 58% 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.

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 283 per day. Price data was last updated on 30 November 2023.
There are several options when it comes to renting a luxury car in Australia, including options around Perth, Sydney and Coolangatta. Make sure to take a close look at each offer to ensure no unwanted surprises.

Van rentals in Australia

Find people carrier rental deals in Australia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier rentals in Australia cost an average of RM 322 per day. Price data was last updated on 30 November 2023.
To make it easier to find a van rental in Australia, we've compiled these deals for you, including pickup options near Perth, Sydney and Coolangatta. To find more great van rental deals, make sure to check back soon.
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