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Australia Car Rental Mini Guide

We compare car hire in Australia from the world's leading car hire companies such as Thrifty, Hertz and Alamo in addition to local and regional favourties like East Coast and Bargain Car Rentals. By combining deals from such a diverse range of car hire companies, you can be certain of finding the best deal.

And whilst price is important, providing the cheapest car hire in Australia isn't our sole purpose, we also provide all the information you need to make an informed decision about what rental agent is right for you with our comprehensive and transparent car rental agent reviews. 

Check out our Top Tips when hiring a car in Australia below. 

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 21.81 EUR/day
Hyundai Accent

7 Days rental at 152.71 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Accent

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 23.69 EUR/day
Hyundai Accent

7 Days rental at 165.83 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Accent

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 23.69 EUR/day
Hyundai Accent

7 Days rental at 165.83 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Accent

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 24.06 EUR/day
Hyundai Accent

7 Days rental at 168.48 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 24.80 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 173.62 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Kona

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 25.12 EUR/day
Hyundai Kona

7 Days rental at 175.85 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Accent

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 25.35 EUR/day
Hyundai Accent

7 Days rental at 177.45 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Accent

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 25.35 EUR/day
Hyundai Accent

7 Days rental at 177.45 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Accent

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 25.35 EUR/day
Hyundai Accent

7 Days rental at 177.45 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 26.24 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 183.70 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Rio

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 27.81 EUR/day
Kia Rio

7 Days rental at 194.71 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Rio

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 27.81 EUR/day
Kia Rio

7 Days rental at 194.71 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Rio

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 28.51 EUR/day
Kia Rio

7 Days rental at 199.63 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Rio

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 28.51 EUR/day
Kia Rio

7 Days rental at 199.63 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Rio

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 30.23 EUR/day
Kia Rio

7 Days rental at 211.61 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Rio

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 30.63 EUR/day
Kia Rio

7 Days rental at 214.42 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Rio

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 30.72 EUR/day
Kia Rio

7 Days rental at 215.06 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Rio

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 32.04 EUR/day
Kia Rio

7 Days rental at 224.28 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 29.57 EUR/day
Toyota Camry

7 Days rental at 207.03 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 29.57 EUR/day
Toyota Camry

7 Days rental at 207.03 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 29.57 EUR/day
Toyota Camry

7 Days rental at 207.03 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 29.57 EUR/day
Toyota Camry

7 Days rental at 207.03 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 29.57 EUR/day
Toyota Camry

7 Days rental at 207.03 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 29.57 EUR/day
Toyota Camry

7 Days rental at 207.03 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 29.57 EUR/day
Toyota Camry

7 Days rental at 207.03 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 32.16 EUR/day
Toyota Camry

7 Days rental at 225.14 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 33.44 EUR/day
Toyota Camry

7 Days rental at 234.14 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 32.74 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 229.21 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 32.74 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 229.21 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 35.56 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 248.92 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 35.56 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 248.92 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 35.77 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 250.41 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 35.77 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 250.41 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 35.77 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 250.41 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 35.77 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 250.41 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 35.77 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 250.41 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 52.98 EUR/day
Toyota Camry Hybrid

7 Days rental at 370.86 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 69.96 EUR/day
Toyota Camry Hybrid

7 Days rental at 489.75 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 71.56 EUR/day
Toyota Camry Hybrid

7 Days rental at 500.97 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 69.96 EUR/day
Toyota Camry Hybrid

7 Days rental at 489.75 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Camry Hybrid

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 63.77 EUR/day
Toyota Camry Hybrid

7 Days rental at 446.39 EUR from 22/05/2023

  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  1.65/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
15
8.3/10
799
€
€ 30.16
€
€
 Budget
152
8.2/10
9,506
€
€ 21.81
€ 26.15
€ 28.16
 Green motion
4
8.1/10
21
€
€ 78.25
€ 60.26
€
 Avis
178
8.1/10
6,174
€
€ 29.92
€ 32.74
€ 23.45
 Alpha
5
8.0/10
31
€
€ 35.12
€ 43.00
€
 Sixt
114
8.0/10
8,320
€
€ 26.24
€ 51.76
€ 48.79
 Hertz
57
8.0/10
2,337
€
€ 53.12
€ 69.03
€ 75.63
 Alamo
24
7.8/10
504
€
€ 47.71
€ 63.61
€ 52.57
 East coast
18
7.7/10
582
€
€ 47.88
€ 45.70
€ 49.70
 Enterprise
39
7.7/10
468
€ 77.53
€ 30.92
€ 64.05
€ 39.83
 Europcar
107
7.6/10
11,823
€
€ 29.91
€ 44.99
€ 51.35
 Ace rental cars
11
6.7/10
228
€
€ 37.11
€
€ 51.33

Car rental agent statistics in Australia

  • 9.6/10
    Highest rated agent:
    BARGAIN CAR RENTALS
  • 4.9/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    EUROPCAR
  • 41,393
    Total number of reviews in
    Australia
  • 147
    Most Locations in Australia:
    AVIS
  • 20
    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€ 66
July€ 67
August€ 70
September€ 68
October€ 68
November€ 67
December€ 77
ItemPercent
January€ 60
February€ 57
March€ 57
April€ 46
May€ 48
June€ 51
July€ 49
August€ 49
September€ 56
October€ 51
November€ 50
December€ 70
ItemPercent
January€ 89
February€ 88
March€ 87
April€ 76
May€ 78
June€ 76
July€ 77
August€ 77
September€ 77
October€ 80
November€ 78
December€ 94
ItemPercent
January€ 87
February€ 80
March€ 75
April€ 65
May€ 71
June€ 71
July€ 69
August€ 71
September€ 76
October€ 72
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€ 76
July€ 74
August€ 75
September€ 84
October€ 83
November€ 81
December€ 93
ItemPercent
January€ 86
February€ 80
March€ 77
April€ 72
May€ 77
June€ 71
July€ 72
August€ 74
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
Apr , 2022

€ 1.31

€ 1.13

May , 2022

€ 1.39

€ 1.24

Jun , 2022

€ 1.40

€ 1.32

Jul , 2022

€ 1.55

€ 1.39

Aug , 2022

€ 1.50

€ 1.24

Sep , 2022

€ 1.27

€ 1.23

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

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
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
Sep , 2022 1.27 1.23
Aug , 2022 1.50 1.24
Jul , 2022 1.55 1.39
Jun , 2022 1.40 1.32
May , 2022 1.39 1.24
Apr , 2022 1.31 1.13

Car rental price statistics in Australia

  • € 152.67
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 370.83
    Highest daily price:
    Ford Everest
  • 5,198
    Total cars available
     
  • 471
    Most popular model:
    Toyota Corolla
  • 125
    Location with most cars:
    Melbourne - Downtown
  • € 21.8 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    BUDGET - Tamworth - Airport
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FAQs - How can we help?

There are always some points on which you are not sure when hiring a car, so we have done our best to answer the frequently asked questions. Just click this link and you will find the questions are sorted by category for easy navigation.

Where can you hire a car in Australia?

Should you hire a car in Australia?

We have been finding the cheapest car hire in Australia for our customers since 2008 from budget car rental in Perth to luxury car hire in Sydney.  We work with the leading suppliers both at the airports and cities throughout Australia to ensure we bring you the best deals from the best suppliers.

We can arrange car hire for couples, families and larger groups and have cars ranging from the VW Polo to Toyota Rav4 or the luxury Audi A6.  For the largest groups we have MPV and mini bus rental in Australia that can carry up to 12 passengers.  Our Zero Excess Insurance policy is as competitively priced as our cars, so for complete peace of mind you can drive away with complete cover from as little as £4 per day.
 

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We specialise in car rentals throughout Australia to find you the best price and that's a promise...

Car Hire Brisbane
Brisbane
€15.0
 
 
Mini 5 4 2 from €16.1 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €16.8 per day
Economy 4 5 2 from €15.0 per day
Car Hire Melbourne
Melbourne
€13.0
 
 
Economy 3 5 2 from €13.0 per day
Standard 3 5 4 from €13.5 per day
Compact 3 5 2 from €13.1 per day
Car Hire Perth
Perth
€18.2
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €18.2 per day
Compact 3 5 3 from €22.1 per day
Economy 3 5 2 from €19.7 per day
Car Hire Sydney
Sydney
€29.7
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €33.2 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €31.6 per day
Economy 3 5 2 from €29.7 per day