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Car rental in Australia

89 airports · 6 ports · 1 train station · 96 cities · drives on the left

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  • Pay later on many offers
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  • 21rental companies
  • 68pick-up points
  • from $36 per day
  • 8.9 top rated · Everything Fleet

Half of the offers here cost under $94 a day, and one in ten under $48. The companies with the most offices here are Avis, Europcar and Budget. Based on 3,954 offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

  • Free shuttle bus: 10 · In the terminal: 8 · Meet and greet: 1
  • Free cancellation: 21 of 21
  • Debit card accepted: 9 of 21
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Budget
  • Hertz
  • Thrifty
  • Sixt
  • +15

Where to rent a car in Australia

Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

New South Wales

Queensland

Victoria

Western Australia

South Australia

Australian Capital Territory

Tasmania

Northern Territory

All 89 airports in Australia All 96 cities in Australia 1 train station All 6 ports in Australia

Rental prices in Australia by car class

Class Typical cars Suppliers Cheapest at From / day Typical / day
Mini Kia Picanto 4 $36 $59
Economy Suzuki Swift, Toyota Yaris, Kia Rio 14 Perth Airport International Terminal $37 $58
Compact Toyota Corolla Hybrid, Hyundai i30, MG 3 Core 19 Melbourne Airport International Terminal $39 $64
Intermediate Kia Sportage, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai i30 18 Melbourne Airport International Terminal $42 $78
Standard Toyota Corolla, Kia Cerato, MG 5 10 Brisbane Downtown $43 $68
Full size Toyota Camry Hybrid, Toyota Camry, Audi Q3 12 Melbourne Airport International Terminal $57 $94
Station wagon Subaru Outback Estate 2 Melbourne Airport International Terminal $77 $127
Large SUV Toyota Landcruiser Prado, Toyota Prado 2 Adelaide Airport $81 $145
SUV Mazda CX-5, Toyota Kluger, Toyota Kluger Hybrid 20 Sydney Airport International Terminal $52 $101
Minivan Kia Carnival, Toyota Commuter, Hyundai Staria 16 Melbourne Airport International Terminal $97 $162
7-seat minivan Kia Carnival, Mitsubishi Outlander 4 Brisbane Airport International Terminal $50 $134
Luxury Ford Mustang 3 Melbourne Airport International Terminal $111 $185
Premium Polestar 2, Tesla Model 3, Skoda Kodiaq 9 Adelaide Airport $49 $82
Convertible Ford Mustang Convertible 1 $182
Cargo van Toyota Hilux, Renault Master Cargo Van 2 $48
Small or medium truck Ford Ranger Double Cab, Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux Double 7 Perth Airport International Terminal $73 $124

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on 3,954 offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Kia Picanto rental car in Australia Yesaway

Kia Picanto

or similar

Brisbane Airport International Terminal

  • 5 seats
  • 1 bag
  • Automatic transmission
from $36/day See prices
Suzuki Swift rental car in Australia Yesdrive Car Rentals

Suzuki Swift

or similar

Sydney Downtown

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $37/day See prices
MG 3 Core rental car in Australia Alpha

MG 3 Core

or similar

Gold Coast Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $37/day See prices
Kia Rio rental car in Australia National

Kia Rio

or similar

Sydney Airport International Terminal

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $39/day See prices
Toyota Yaris rental car in Australia Alamo

Toyota Yaris

or similar

Melbourne Airport International Terminal

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $39/day See prices
Toyota Yaris Cross rental car in Australia Everything Fleet

Toyota Yaris Cross

or similar

Brisbane Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $39/day
MG 3 rental car in Australia East Coast

MG 3

or similar

Gold Coast Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $39/day See prices
Toyota Corolla Hybrid rental car in Australia East Coast

Toyota Corolla Hybrid

or similar

Tasmania Launceston Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Hybrid
  • Air conditioning
from $40/day See prices

Car rental companies in Australia

Rating is the average over the company's offices in Australia. Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Rental conditions in Australia

Based on 21 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 21. Drivers under 26 pay $6–$11 a day extra (East Coast, Goldcar and Everything Fleet).
Debit card Accepted by 9 of 21 suppliers: Everything Fleet, Hertz, East Coast, Europcar, Bargain Car Rentals, Yesaway and 3 more.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 12 of 21 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at 19 of 21 suppliers. Limited at Hertz and Simba Car Hire.
Fuel policy Full to full (20 suppliers), Quarter to quarter (1 supplier)
Transmission Automatic 97%, manual 3%.
Electric and hybrid Nissan X-Trail STL e-power, Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, Toyota Rav4 Hybrid and Toyota Corolla Hybrid, from $38 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 21 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (21 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (21 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (19 suppliers). Deductible: $2 979–$4 656.
Included in the price Taxes, Breakdown assistance, Airport fee
One-way rental Allowed by 7 suppliers. One-way fee seen: $25–$756.
Extras Booster seat (18 suppliers), Child seat (17 suppliers), Infant seat (15 suppliers), GPS (14 suppliers), Snow chains (3 suppliers)
Special offers Pre-registration available (4 suppliers), Special discount (3 suppliers)

Prices in Australia in numbers

Price per day. Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Cheapest places lowest price seen
  1. Sydney Kings Cross $33
  2. Brisbane Downtown $34
  3. Clovelly Park $36
  4. Perth Airport International Terminal $37
  5. Melbourne Airport International Terminal $39
  6. Busselton Margaret River Airport $40
  7. Sydney Airport International Terminal $41
  8. Adelaide Airport $43
  9. Hurstville $43
  10. Morayfield Downtown $43

Van, SUV and luxury car rental in Australia

Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Car rental in Australia: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Australia?
Half of the offers we have seen in Australia cost under $94 a day, and one in ten under $48. The cheapest class is Mini, from $36 a day. Based on 3,954 offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Which car rental company is cheapest in Australia?
Bargain Car Rentals is the cheapest for a small car, about $28 a day. Based on 3,954 offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Australia?
Everything Fleet, rated 8.9 out of 10 from 50+ reviews. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Australia?
The lowest minimum age among our partners in Australia is 21. Drivers under 26 pay a young-driver fee of $6–$11 a day.

Can I rent a car in Australia with a debit card?
9 of 21 companies accept a debit card: Everything Fleet, Hertz, East Coast, Europcar, Bargain Car Rentals, Yesaway and 3 more.

Which side of the road do they drive on in Australia?
In Australia you drive on the left. 97% of the rental cars are automatic.

What are the driving rules in Australia?
Speed limits: Set by each state. Drink-drive limit: 0.05% blood alcohol. Sources: WHO Global status report on road safety 2023, EU Your Europe road rules and national road operators, checked October 2026. Local signs always apply.

Where is car rental cheapest in Australia?
The lowest prices we have seen are at Sydney Kings Cross ($33), Brisbane Downtown ($34) and Clovelly Park ($36). Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Can I return the car somewhere else in Australia?
3% of searches in Australia are one-way. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see the one-way fee.

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