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Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from Rp 315,763

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Australia with a pick-up date of 19/5 and drop-off date of 24/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Australia car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Australia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 April 2025.

Most popular company

EverythingFleet

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

Rp 717,488

Cheapest price per day

Rp 315,763

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Australia?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Australia, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 1,511 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 April 2025.

Price

Rp 302,166 - Rp 749,203

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Sydney is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just Rp 302,166/day. Renting a car in Sydney is 60% cheaper than renting one in Perth where the per day rate is around Rp 749,203. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Australia to get a rental car in are: Brisbane (Rp 359,073/day), Melbourne (Rp 522,243/day), and Perth (Rp 749,203/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Perth should expect to spend around Rp 749,203/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Australia is Perth.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Australia?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Australia and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 14 April 2025.

January

Rp 604,331

February

Rp 537,183

March

Rp 587,544

April

Rp 637,904

May

Rp 470,035

June

Rp 537,183

July

Rp 637,904

August

Rp 587,544

September

Rp 570,757

October

Rp 637,904

November

Rp 621,118

December

Rp 772,200

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Australia is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Australia

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Australia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 14 April 2025.

At Rp 315,763/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Australia in the past week. Out of 100 car hire agencies operating in Australia, there are, in total, 3,289 hire locations. View below for 2 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Rp 341,279+

Compact

Compact

Rp 315,763+

Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 299,647+

SUV

SUV

Rp 583,347+

People carrier

People carrier

Rp 679,033+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 696,324+

Mini

Mini

Rp 359,409+

Passenger van

Passenger van

Rp 876,280+

Compare available car types for rental in Australia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Australia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 April 2025.

Small cars

Rp 310,978 - Rp 1,256,628

All Car Types

Rp 611,502 - Rp 1,604,214

To hire a small car in Australia, you would pay an average price of Rp 568,417/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Australia (~Rp 310,978/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 1,256,628/day). In fact, August is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Australia, hiring a small car saves you 42% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Australia small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Australia, you would pay an average price of Rp 750,478/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Australia (~Rp 453,136/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 939,790/day). In fact, November is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Australia, hiring a medium car saves you 24% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in Australia, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,331,435/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Australia (~Rp 915,057/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 1,799,563/day). In fact, October is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Australia, hiring a large car is 27% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Australia, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,017,000/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Australia (~Rp 630,578/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 1,939,692/day). In fact, November is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Australia, hiring a SUV is 4% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a van in Australia, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,234,687/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a van in Australia (~Rp 915,057/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 2,460,802/day). In fact, October is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Australia, hiring a van is 21% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Toyota CorollaRp 315,763/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

Top rental agencies in Australia

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Australia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Australia. Reviews were last updated on 14 April 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Australia, including those serving the greater Melbourne, Perth and Sydney area. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Budget

8.5
Very Good
123 reviews170 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

7.9

Sixt

8.4
Very Good
176 reviews166 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Europcar

7.8
Good
104 reviews151 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.6

Avis

8.3
Very Good
60 reviews185 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Thrifty

8.1
Very Good
66 reviews365 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.6
Good
91 reviews274 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
27 reviews63 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

8.0

Dollar

6.8
Okay
12 reviews137 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.3

Best Australia car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Australia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Australia with an average daily rate of Rp 665,878. Data was last updated on 14 April 2025.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in Australia including options serving Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Toyota CorollaRp 315,763/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Hyundai i20Rp 411,281/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Toyota CorollaRp 422,864/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Corolla

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 April 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Australia?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, MINI Car Rentals (10.0 rating), YesDrive Car Rental (10.0 rating) and Fox (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Australia.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Australia?

    With an average price of Rp 409,602/day, Bargain Car Rentals is the most popular car hire provider in Australia, booking 86% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Australia?

    When visiting Australia, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Brisbane where rental cars typically will cost around Rp 359,073/day (43% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Australia was found in Sydney for just Rp 334,508/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Australia?

    In Australia, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.

Van rentals in Australia

Find van rental deals in Australia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Australia cost an average of Rp 1,053,886 per day. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2025.
Check out some of the deals we've found for van rentals in the Australia region, including pickup options close to Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. To provide you with as many options as possible, we're constantly replacing these deals with new ones so be sure to check back soon.
Toyota InnovaRp 1,003,022/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota InnovaRp 1,068,826/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota InnovaRp 1,089,810/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova

Car rentals by fuel type in Australia

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Australia. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Australia. Deals were last updated on 14 April 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Australia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (Rp 19+).

Electric

Electric

Rp 27+

Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 19+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 21+

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