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Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from Rp 322,330

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 20/6 and drop-off date of 29/6. 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 23 March 2025.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

Rp 835,383

Cheapest price per day

Rp 322,330

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 1,863 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 March 2025.

Price

Rp 440,007 - Rp 778,181

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Cairns is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just Rp 440,007/day. Renting a car in Cairns is 43% cheaper than renting one in Perth where the per day rate is around Rp 778,181. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Australia to get a rental car in are: Sydney (Rp 462,122/day), Melbourne (Rp 589,536/day), and Perth (Rp 778,181/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 778,181/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 23 March 2025.

January

Rp 594,157

February

Rp 528,139

March

Rp 627,166

April

Rp 594,157

May

Rp 478,626

June

Rp 528,139

July

Rp 643,670

August

Rp 577,653

September

Rp 544,644

October

Rp 627,166

November

Rp 610,661

December

Rp 759,201

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 23 March 2025.

At Rp 322,330/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 322,330+

Compact

Compact

Rp 322,330+

Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 430,764+

Full-size

Full-size

Rp 1,786,928+

SUV

SUV

Rp 479,122+

People carrier

People carrier

Rp 970,127+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 670,573+

Mini

Mini

Rp 372,669+

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 23 March 2025.

Small cars

Rp 305,743 - Rp 1,460,375

All Car Types

Rp 594,742 - Rp 1,680,654

To hire a small car in Australia, you would pay an average price of Rp 601,038/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Australia (~Rp 305,743/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 1,460,375/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 39% 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 754,824/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Australia (~Rp 445,508/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~Rp 1,013,286/day). In fact, November is about 41% 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 1,313,121/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Australia (~Rp 899,653/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 1,769,268/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 989,248/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Australia (~Rp 619,963/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 1,907,039/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 2% 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 1,209,577/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a van in Australia (~Rp 899,653/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 2,419,376/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 20% 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 322,330/day
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Hyundai i20Rp 356,660/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 23 March 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

365 locations

Firefly

287 locations

Hertz

274 locations

keddy by Europcar

219 locations

Sunnycars

197 locations

Avis

185 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 723,112. Data was last updated on 23 March 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 322,330/day
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Toyota Corolla
Hyundai i20Rp 356,660/day
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Hyundai i20
Toyota CorollaRp 382,076/day
4
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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 23 March 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 639,875/day, Europcar is the most popular car hire provider in Australia, booking 105% 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 Cairns where rental cars typically will cost around Rp 440,007/day (38% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Australia was found in Sydney for just Rp 378,775/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.

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