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

For the best savings on car hire in Townsville, make your reservation 8 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 172/day – about 236% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Townsville?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Townsville is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10). Budget (rated 10.0/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Thrifty
Thrifty
10.0
Budget
Budget
10.0
Europcar
Europcar
10.0
Firefly
Firefly
10.0

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

Planning to hire a car in Townsville? January is the cheapest month, costing about RM 143 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 311. 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 143

February

RM 160

March

RM 193

April

RM 248

May

RM 210

June

RM 214

July

RM 311

August

RM 231

September

RM 240

October

RM 206

November

RM 206

December

RM 219

What car do most people hire in Townsville?

SUV cars (Nissan X-Trail or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Townsville. Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Commercial cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Townsville?

Sunnycars has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Thrifty has the second-highest number of locations in Townsville at 3.

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Top rental agencies in Townsville

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Townsville known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Townsville. Reviews were last updated on 26 August 2025.

Thrifty

3 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Budget

10.0
Wonderful
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.6

Europcar

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.9

Firefly

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
16 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.6

Avis

8.0
Very Good
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Hertz

8.0
Very Good
2 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Sixt

8.0
Very Good
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Townsville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 August 2025.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Townsville?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Townsville for a month is certainly possible.

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