Low emission car rental - which rental cars are eco-friendly?

We’ve previously looked at eco-friendly hire cars in the UK and Europe and also asked the question why are there so few Electric Vehicles for rental available and now it’s time to review Australia’s lowest emission rental cars. Price is often a significant factor when renting a car, however in the increasingly climate-aware world we now live, more and more customers are asking for information on the emissions of our rental fleet and requesting the most environmentally friendly rental cars.

Which low emission rental car?

We’ve delved into the details and scoured the spec sheets of all current make and model rental cars in Australia to reveal the most eco friendly to help you make an informed decision when selecting the right rental car for you. We have reviewed all of the current make and models of rental cars available on the Rhinocarhire.com fleet via our suppliers and can reveal the lowest emission rental cars by category here;

Low emission rental car agents in Australia

Our list of low emission rental cars in Australia is generated by the most popular make and model cars offered by our trusted rental partners in Australia, including;

• Alamo
• Avis
• Budget
• East Coast
• Enterprise
• Europcar
• Firefly
• Hertz
• Keddy by Europcar
• National
• Thrifty

See the full list emissions ratings for rental cars in Australia here;

How to reduce emissions when renting a car?

Using our comprehensive guide to low emission rental cars is a good place to start. Whilst the car you require is likely driven by factors such as size and type, within the rental car category you can select the lowest emission model.

Why should I rent a low emission rental car?

The 2019 Bushfires that have blazed across Australia and still burn well into 2020 could be a sign of things to come as leading scientists suggest the recent fires could become the norm as global temperatures continue to rise. Whilst bushfires in Australia are not a new phenomena, however the severity and extent of the most recent fires have been linked to global warming and climate change. The Australian government has been widely criticized for its lack of action in recent times to tackle and more importantly prevent such bushfires.

Draught and heatwaves provide the perfect environment for bushfires to spread and the rise in global temperatures has been cited as a major contributing factor. Simply put, our actions and lifestyles are major contributors to greenhouse gases responsible for climate change and tourism is said to be responsibly for 8% of the worlds total green house gas emissions and road transport accounts nearly 75% of all greenhouse gas emissions linked to transport. Combine those statistics and you can see that your choice of rental car could have a significant impact on the environmental footprint you leave when planning your next holiday. Both domestic holiday makers and international visitors will benefit from understanding the impact their choice of rental car could have.