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Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from Rp 277,162

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 29/1 and drop-off date of 5/2. 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 21 January 2025.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

Rp 889,742

Cheapest price per day

Rp 277,162

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 1,870 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 January 2025.

Price

Rp 358,891 - Rp 2,033,932

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Sydney is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just Rp 358,891/day. Renting a car in Sydney is 82% cheaper than renting one in Hobart where the per day rate is around Rp 2,033,932. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Australia to get a rental car in are: Perth (Rp 450,734/day), Melbourne (Rp 511,582/day), and Hobart (Rp 2,033,932/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 450,734/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 21 January 2025.

January

Rp 570,962

February

Rp 603,588

March

Rp 668,841

April

Rp 603,588

May

Rp 505,709

June

Rp 538,336

July

Rp 636,215

August

Rp 570,962

September

Rp 554,649

October

Rp 619,902

November

Rp 603,588

December

Rp 750,407

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 21 January 2025.

At Rp 277,162/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Australia in the past week. Out of 98 car hire agencies operating in Australia, there are, in total, 3,289 hire locations. View below for 2 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Rp 505,383+

Compact

Compact

Rp 505,383+

Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 627,406+

SUV

SUV

Rp 898,369+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 1,004,568+

Mini

Mini

Rp 637,684+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Rp 1,267,374+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Rp 523,328+

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 21 January 2025.

Small cars

Rp 302,202 - Rp 998,740

All Car Types

Rp 594,244 - Rp 1,798,165

To hire a small car in Australia, you would pay an average price of Rp 602,432/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Australia (~Rp 302,202/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 998,740/day). In fact, August is about 50% 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 44% 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 825,331/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Australia (~Rp 440,348/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~Rp 1,634,203/day). In fact, November is about 47% 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 23% 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 1,504,025/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Australia (~Rp 889,233/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~Rp 3,202,664/day). In fact, October is about 41% 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 30% 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 1,064,629/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Australia (~Rp 612,782/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~Rp 1,619,319/day). In fact, November is about 43% 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 1% 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 1,604,029/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a van in Australia (~Rp 889,233/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~Rp 3,612,234/day). In fact, October is about 45% 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 34% 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 277,162/day
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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 21 January 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.

Thrifty

369 locations

Firefly

287 locations

Hertz

275 locations

keddy by Europcar

219 locations

Sunnycars

196 locations

Avis

188 locations

Budget

170 locations

Sixt

166 locations

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 855,682. Data was last updated on 21 January 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 277,162/day
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Toyota Corolla
Hyundai i20Rp 414,029/day
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Hyundai i20
Toyota CorollaRp 505,383/day
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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 21 January 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 1,884,013/day, Sixt is the most popular car hire provider in Australia, booking 89% 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 Sydney where rental cars typically will cost around Rp 425,122/day (59% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Australia was found in Sydney for just Rp 234,095/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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Australia

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Australia. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Australia. Deals were last updated on 21 January 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Australia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (Rp 26+).

Electric

Electric

Rp 34+

Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 45+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 26+

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