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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Canberra 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 721,839

February

Rp 839,348

March

Rp 906,496

April

Rp 923,283

May

Rp 906,496

June

Rp 856,135

July

Rp 940,070

August

Rp 839,348

September

Rp 940,070

October

Rp 940,070

November

Rp 889,709

December

Rp 956,857

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Canberra is January. 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 Canberra

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Canberra 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.
Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Rp 1,611,550+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Rp 1,707,571+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Rp 1,874,434+

Top rental agencies in Canberra

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Canberra known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Canberra. Reviews were last updated on 14 April 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Canberra area such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar and Avis. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.3

Europcar

9.4
Wonderful
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.7

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

9.7

Avis

9.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.0

Sixt

8.4
Very Good
6 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

East Coast Car Rentals

2 locations

Alamo

8.0
Very Good
26 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.3

Hertz

7.4
Good
6 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.7

Dollar

1 location

Car rental FAQs

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Europcar (9.3 rating), Avis (9.0 rating) and Sixt (8.2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Canberra.

  • What are petrol prices like in Canberra?

    The average price of petrol in Canberra is Rp 17,626.33/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between Rp 793,184 and Rp 1,145,711 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Canberra for the best price?

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 40% on your car hire. For a below average price in Canberra, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 67 days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Canberra?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Canberra for a month is certainly possible.

  • What car do most people hire in Canberra?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Canberra is Mini (Kia Carnival) based on our Cheapflights data.

Car rentals by fuel type in Canberra

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

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Canberra. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (Rp 86+).

Electric

Electric

Rp 104+

Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 86+

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