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Car Hire Australia - Make the most of your visit!

Booking car hire for a visit to Australia opens the door to an extraordinary journey across a vast and diverse continent. With your own wheels, you can explore iconic destinations such as Sydney's Opera House, the Great Barrier Reef, the stunning landscapes of the Outback, and the picturesque Great Ocean Road. Drive through ancient rainforests in Queensland, spot unique wildlife like kangaroos and koalas, and soak up the culture in Melbourne's vibrant neighborhoods. The freedom to stop at hidden gems along the way, from pristine beaches to charming wineries, makes car rental in Australia an ideal choice for travelers seeking both adventure and relaxation. Whether you're embarking on a road trip along the east coast or venturing into the heart of the country, having a car at your disposal allows you to make the most of your Australian adventure.
 

Cheapest car hire in Australia

Mitsubishi Mirage

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 77.53 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Mirage

7 Days rental at 542.76 EUR from 22/06/2020

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai Accent

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 20.87 EUR/day
Hyundai Accent

7 Days rental at 146.09 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Accent

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 22.66 EUR/day
Hyundai Accent

7 Days rental at 158.64 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Accent

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 22.66 EUR/day
Hyundai Accent

7 Days rental at 158.64 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Accent

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 23.02 EUR/day
Hyundai Accent

7 Days rental at 161.18 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 23.38 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 163.66 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 23.72 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 166.10 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Kona

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 24.03 EUR/day
Hyundai Kona

7 Days rental at 168.23 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Accent

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 24.25 EUR/day
Hyundai Accent

7 Days rental at 169.76 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Accent

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 24.25 EUR/day
Hyundai Accent

7 Days rental at 169.76 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 25.97 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 181.79 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 25.97 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 181.79 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 25.97 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 181.79 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Swift

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 27.06 EUR/day
Suzuki Swift

7 Days rental at 189.44 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Rio

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 27.22 EUR/day
Kia Rio

7 Days rental at 190.58 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Rio

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 27.22 EUR/day
Kia Rio

7 Days rental at 190.58 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Rio

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 27.28 EUR/day
Kia Rio

7 Days rental at 190.98 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Rio

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 27.28 EUR/day
Kia Rio

7 Days rental at 190.98 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Swift

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 27.38 EUR/day
Suzuki Swift

7 Days rental at 191.71 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 23.70 EUR/day
Toyota Camry Hybrid

7 Days rental at 165.96 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 28.29 EUR/day
Toyota Camry

7 Days rental at 198.06 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 28.29 EUR/day
Toyota Camry

7 Days rental at 198.06 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 28.29 EUR/day
Toyota Camry

7 Days rental at 198.06 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 28.29 EUR/day
Toyota Camry Hybrid

7 Days rental at 198.06 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 28.29 EUR/day
Toyota Camry

7 Days rental at 198.06 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 28.29 EUR/day
Toyota Camry

7 Days rental at 198.06 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 28.29 EUR/day
Toyota Camry

7 Days rental at 198.06 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 30.77 EUR/day
Toyota Camry

7 Days rental at 215.39 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai i30

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 29.98 EUR/day
Hyundai i30

7 Days rental at 209.87 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai i30

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 30.30 EUR/day
Hyundai i30

7 Days rental at 212.15 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai i30

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 30.30 EUR/day
Hyundai i30

7 Days rental at 212.15 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai i30

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 30.30 EUR/day
Hyundai i30

7 Days rental at 212.15 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 31.32 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 219.28 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 31.32 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 219.28 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla Sedan Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 32.57 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla Sedan Hybrid

7 Days rental at 228.04 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla Sedan Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 32.57 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla Sedan Hybrid

7 Days rental at 228.04 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla Sedan Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 32.57 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla Sedan Hybrid

7 Days rental at 228.04 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 47.28 EUR/day
Toyota Camry Hybrid

7 Days rental at 331.01 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 58.27 EUR/day
Toyota Camry Hybrid

7 Days rental at 407.90 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 42.16 EUR/day
Toyota Camry Hybrid

7 Days rental at 295.15 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 58.27 EUR/day
Toyota Camry Hybrid

7 Days rental at 407.90 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 42.16 EUR/day
Toyota Camry Hybrid

7 Days rental at 295.15 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 96.15 EUR/day
Toyota Camry Hybrid

7 Days rental at 673.08 EUR from 20/04/2020

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 26.69 EUR/day
Toyota Camry Hybrid

7 Days rental at 186.87 EUR from 20/04/2020

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 89.32 EUR/day
Toyota Camry Hybrid

7 Days rental at 625.25 EUR from 18/05/2020

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 28.79 EUR/day
Toyota Camry Hybrid

7 Days rental at 201.58 EUR from 18/05/2020

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Australia

  • Drive on the left in Australia, the steering wheel is on the right-hand side of all rental cars
  • The minimum age to hire a car in Australia is 18, expect to pay a young driver surcharge if under 25
  • The best time to book car hire n Australia is 4-8 weeks before pick-up
  • There are over 14 car rental companies in Australia including big brands like Budget, Europcar and Hertz
  • Speed limits are strictly enforced in and around the major cities by both fixed and mobile speed traps, watch your speed.
 

Popular car hire destinations in Australia

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Australia

  •  

    L

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    50kph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    100kph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    100-130kph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    AUD  1.79/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    50mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    AUD

    Currency

  •  

    YES

    Tolls

  •  

    18

    Min Rental Age

    16

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Compare car rental agents in Australia

Rental Agent
Locations
Rating (/10)
Customer Reviews
Mini (€/day)
Compact (€/day)
Intermediate (€/day)
Standard (€/day)
 Bargain car rentals
13
8.9/10
503
€ 25.73
 Budget
160
8.8/10
11,351
€ 20.87
€ 26.15
€ 26.94
 Alpha
10
8.8/10
300
€ 32.18
€ 32.74
 Sixt
128
8.8/10
11,399
€ 23.38
€ 33.68
€ 29.53
 Hertz
53
8.7/10
1,749
€ 44.19
€ 56.42
€ 55.18
 Alamo
25
8.6/10
610
€ 32.29
€ 48.73
€ 52.81
 East coast
18
8.5/10
807
€ 28.68
€ 29.98
€ 33.40
 Avis
179
8.5/10
8,568
€ 28.63
€ 31.32
€ 23.45
 Enterprise
43
8.4/10
520
€ 77.53
€ 29.58
€ 51.74
€ 32.53
 Europcar
104
8.3/10
11,682
€ 27.63
€ 49.25
€ 41.51
 Ace rental cars
14
8.0/10
328
€ 32.54
€ 38.57

Car rental agent statistics in Australia

  • 9.4/10
    Highest rated agent:
    BUDGET
  • 6.8/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    EUROPCAR
  • 48,021
    Total number of reviews in
    Australia
  • 153
    Most Locations in Australia:
    AVIS
  • 21
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • 22
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in Australia

ItemPercent
January€ 78
February€ 73
March€ 70
April€ 67
May€ 71
June€ 68
July€ 68
August€ 70
September€ 69
October€ 68
November€ 67
December€ 77
ItemPercent
January€ 60
February€ 57
March€ 57
April€ 46
May€ 48
June€ 52
July€ 52
August€ 52
September€ 58
October€ 53
November€ 50
December€ 70
ItemPercent
January€ 89
February€ 88
March€ 87
April€ 76
May€ 78
June€ 80
July€ 81
August€ 80
September€ 82
October€ 83
November€ 78
December€ 94
ItemPercent
January€ 87
February€ 80
March€ 75
April€ 65
May€ 71
June€ 75
July€ 74
August€ 74
September€ 78
October€ 75
November€ 71
December€ 86
ItemPercent
January
February
March
April€ 36
May€ 32
June€ 44
July€ 47
August€ 52
September€ 46
October€ 52
November€ 52
December€ 74
ItemPercent
January€ 99
February€ 90
March€ 84
April€ 73
May€ 80
June€ 81
July€ 79
August€ 80
September€ 86
October€ 83
November€ 81
December€ 93
ItemPercent
January€ 86
February€ 80
March€ 77
April€ 72
May€ 77
June€ 74
July€ 74
August€ 75
September€ 74
October€ 75
November€ 72
December€ 84
ItemPercent
*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Australia

DieselUnleaded
Oct , 2022

€ 1.23

€ 1.09

Nov , 2022

€ 1.36

€ 1.11

Dec , 2022

€ 1.28

€ 1.09

Jan , 2023

€ 1.23

€ 1.08

Feb , 2023

€ 1.20

€ 1.08

Mar , 2023

€ 1.14

€ 1.05

Apr , 2023

€ 1.10

€ 1.05

May , 2023

€ 1.08

€ 1.04

Jun , 2023

€ 1.05

€ 1.05

Jul , 2023

€ 1.02

€ 1.00

Aug , 2023

€ 1.10

€ 1.06

Sep , 2023

€ 1.21

€ 1.14

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Sep , 2023 1.21 1.14
Aug , 2023 1.10 1.06
Jul , 2023 1.02 1.00
Jun , 2023 1.05 1.05
May , 2023 1.08 1.04
Apr , 2023 1.10 1.05
Mar , 2023 1.14 1.05
Feb , 2023 1.20 1.08
Jan , 2023 1.23 1.08
Dec , 2022 1.28 1.09
Nov , 2022 1.36 1.11
Oct , 2022 1.23 1.09

Car rental price statistics in Australia

  • € 146.09
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 373.76
    Highest daily price:
    Mitsubishi Pajero
  • 5,165
    Total cars available
     
  • 501
    Most popular model:
    Toyota Corolla
  • 129
    Location with most cars:
    Melbourne - Downtown
  • € 20.9 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    BUDGET - Tamworth - Airport
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€18.2
 
 
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€29.7
 
 
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