Canberra Mini Guide
Canberra became the capital of Australia almost by default as a way to stop the arguments about whether Sydney or Melbourne should be Australia’s premier city. Canberra is not a difficult city to drive around as it is well sign-posted without too much traffic. Speed limits can be variable and there are some speed traps as well as road patrols to watch out for. Look out for small blue signs with fuel pumps before you get low on fuel as the stations do not crop up regularly, and be prepared to use the multi-level car parks in the town centre as finding a space on the roads can be tricky.
If you are driving to Canberra then you can take the Hume Highway northwards from Sydney. The journey is just under three hundred kilometres and the speed limit is usually 110 kilometres per hour. The route is on the same decent quality dual carriageway roads that will also take you from Canberra to Melbourne in about eight hours.
We have been arranging
budget car hire in Australia for over 10 years and understand what it takes to find the cheapest car rental deals in Canberra, trust Rhino to find you the best deal.
Cheapest car hire in Canberra
Toyota Corolla
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 22.71 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 158.98 EUR from 20/03/2023
Kia Stonic
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 22.71 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 158.98 EUR from 20/03/2023
Subaru Forester
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 22.71 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 158.98 EUR from 20/03/2023
Hyundai Venue
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 31.64 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 221.54 EUR from 20/03/2023
Toyota Yaris
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 33.04 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 231.28 EUR from 20/03/2023
Nissan X-Trail
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 36.04 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 252.28 EUR from 20/03/2023
Toyota Corolla Hybrid
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 59.30 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 415.16 EUR from 20/03/2023
Suzuki Swift
5 Adults, 3 Doors
From 80.89 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 566.29 EUR from 20/03/2023
Hyundai i30
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 83.73 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 586.17 EUR from 20/03/2023
Toyota Camry Hybrid
5 Adults, 4 Doors
From 99.00 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 693.05 EUR from 20/03/2023
Toyota Corolla Hybrid
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 87.66 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 613.68 EUR from 20/03/2023
Toyota Corolla Hybrid
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 59.30 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 415.16 EUR from 20/03/2023
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Canberra car hire special offers
We currently have 1 special offers for car rental in Canberra including;
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Pre-Registration available
For faster, easier car hire, add driver details before pick-up available from
HERTZ.
Useful to know about Canberra
- Canberra is the capital city of Australia.
- It was a completely planned city giving it an easy to navigate centre.
- The word Canberra comes from the local word Kanbera meaning meeting place.
- The city was planned with lots of parks and green spaces giving it the nickname the Bush City.
- The culturally important National Museum of Australia is to be found there.
Popular car hire destinations in Canberra
Best car rental companies in Canberra
9.2
No.1: KEDDY BY EUROPCAR,
based on 881 reviews
13 min (average wait time)
8.2
No.2: BUDGET,
based on 394 reviews
18 min (average wait time)
8.0
No.4: AVIS,
based on 245 reviews
26 min (average wait time)
Canberra car hire information
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€ 158.97
Average price:
(per week)
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€ 22.71
Best Price:
Per Week
Average prices per day for car hire in Canberra
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| January | € 71 |
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| February | € 74 |
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| March | € 69 |
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| December | € 74 |
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| January | € 60 |
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| February | € 64 |
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| March | € 64 |
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| April | € 28 |
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| June | € 56 |
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| July | € 52 |
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| August | € 57 |
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| September | € 57 |
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| October | € 53 |
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| November | € 51 |
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| December | € 68 |
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| January | € 93 |
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| February | € 92 |
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| March | € 97 |
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| April | € 50 |
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| May | € 71 |
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| June | € 84 |
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| July | € 82 |
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| August | € 87 |
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| September | € 87 |
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| October | € 84 |
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| November | € 76 |
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| December | € 93 |
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| January | € 72 |
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| February | € 75 |
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| March | € 81 |
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| April | € 42 |
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| June | € 74 |
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| July | € 70 |
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| August | € 76 |
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| September | € 76 |
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| October | € 65 |
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| November | € 63 |
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| December | € 77 |
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| January | € 77 |
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| February | € 84 |
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| March | € 81 |
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| May | € 63 |
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| June | € 76 |
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| July | € 80 |
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| August | € 89 |
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| September | € 98 |
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| October | € 79 |
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| November | € 71 |
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| December | € 85 |
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| January | € 77 |
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| February | € 80 |
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| March | € 75 |
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| April | € 48 |
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| May | € 60 |
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| June | € 70 |
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| July | € 73 |
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| August | € 89 |
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| September | € 74 |
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| October | € 68 |
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| November | € 63 |
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| December | € 80 |
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*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices
FAQs about car hire in Canberra
How much does car hire in Canberra cost?
Car hire in Canberra costs as little as €22.70 per day, however the average price across all suppliers for a Compact class vehicle is €80.40 per day. The most expensive car to hire is €190.70 per day from AVIS for a Kia Carnival.
What car hire companies offer sanitised car rental in Canberra?
4 car hire brands have committed to maintaining sanitisation measures as per WHO COVID-19 guidelines in Canberra, including AVIS, BUDGET, EUROPCAR, see the full list
here.
What car hire companies offer sanitised car rental in Canberra?
None of the car hire companies in Canberra are currently offering sanitised cars as per WHO COVID-19 guidelines.
Who is the best car rental agent in Canberra?
Based on recent customer reviews over the last 3 months, Keddy by Europcar (Corporate) has the highest customer rating for car hire in Canberra with a score of 9.2/10
with Budget EMEA Franchise rated second best with a score of 8.2/10
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How much does it cost to hire a compact car in Canberra?
Today’s cheapest price for compact car hire in Canberra is €158.98 per week from SIXT.
Who is the cheapest car hire agent in Canberra?
The cheapest car hire company in Canberra is SIXT, with prices for a Compact class car such as the Toyota Corolla available from as little as €158.97 per week.
How much is fuel in Canberra?
You can expect to pay €1.079/ltr of petrol and €1.233/ltr of diesel in Canberra. You’ll pay a premium if refilling at motorway services of up to 10%.
What car hire agencies are available in Canberra?
We can arrange great deals on car hire in Canberra with leading car hire companies such as AVIS, BUDGET, HERTZ, SIXT as well as reputable, local car hire companies.
What type of car can I hire in Canberra?
We can arrange Compact, Economy, Fullsize, Intermediate, Standard and Standard Elite class rental cars in Canberra.
How much does it cost to hire a convertible car in Canberra?
We don’t currently have any convertible cars to hire in Canberra, but we are working in it and please check dates for future rentals.
The price at the moment for a convertible rental car in Canberra is € per week from for a .
Do you have a discount code for car hire in Canberra?
We don’t have any discount codes for car hire in Canberra at the moment, however SIXT rates start from just €158.97 per week. If you’ve found a cheaper price than €158.97 from SIXT in Canberra - Downtown or any other rental agent, let us know and we’ll do our best to beat it.
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Canberra?
The cheapest price to hire a car for a week in Canberra is €158.90 per week with an average price of €562.80 per week across all car hire companies.
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Information about the car hire agents in Canberra
Telephone numbers for popular car hire companies in
Canberra
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Europcar (tel: 61 02 62845170)
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Avis (tel: 02 6219 3000)
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Budget (tel: 02 6219 3000)
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Keddy by europcar (tel: 61 02 62845170)
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Hertz (tel: 0261694730)
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Enterprise (tel: 0061884459714)
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Thrifty (tel: (02) 6247 7422)
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Sixt (tel: +61-262477422)
Pick-up locations for car hire companies in
Canberra
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Europcar (NOVOTEL HOTEL - 65 NORTHBOURNE AVE, 65 Northbourne Avenue, CANBERRA, 2600, Australian Capital Territory)
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Avis (Shop 5-51/53 Mort St, Braddon Act, 2612, ACT, Australian Capital Territory)
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Budget (Shop 5-51/53 Mort St, Braddon Act, 2612, ACT, Australian Capital Territory)
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Keddy by europcar (NOVOTEL HOTEL - 65 NORTHBOURNE AVE, Unit 1C 74 Northbourne Avenue, CANBERRA, 2600, ACT, Australian Capital Territory)
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Hertz (4 Yallourn St, Fyshwick, Ns, Canberra, Act, 2609, NSW, New South Wales)
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Enterprise (1 BINARA STREET, CANBERRA, 2601, ACT, Australian Capital Territory)
Car hire company ratings in
Canberra
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Keddy by Europcar (Corporate): Rated 9.2/10 from 6 reviews
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Budget EMEA Franchise: Rated 8.2/10 from 63 reviews
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Hertz EMEA Franchise : Rated 8.0/10 from 33 reviews
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Avis ABG Franchise: Rated 8.0/10 from 32 reviews
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Europcar EMEA: Rated 7.9/10 from 98 reviews
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Sixt EMEA Franchise: Rated 7.8/10 from 67 reviews