
Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from S$ 18
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 8-5 and drop-off date of 17-5. 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.
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 February 2025.
Most popular company | SafeDrive Car Rentals |
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Most common car type | Mini |
Average price per day | S$ 59 |
Cheapest price per day | S$ 18 |
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 1,868 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 February 2025.
Price | S$ 19 - S$ 88 |
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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 February 2025.
January
S$ 48
February
S$ 48
March
S$ 53
April
S$ 48
May
S$ 41
June
S$ 44
July
S$ 52
August
S$ 48
September
S$ 45
October
S$ 50
November
S$ 49
December
S$ 61
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 February 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Australia this past week from 3,287 hire locations out of 99 hire agencies. Prices for a Australia small car hire start from S$ 18/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
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 February 2025.
Small cars | S$ 43 - S$ 56 | |
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All Car Types | S$ 68 - S$ 87 |
To hire a small car in Australia, you would pay an average price of S$ 50/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Australia (~S$ 43/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~S$ 56/day). In fact, July is about 14% 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 36% 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 S$ 67/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Australia (~S$ 55/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~S$ 101/day). In fact, January is about 20% 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 12% 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 medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a large car in Australia, you would pay an average price of S$ 98/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Australia (~S$ 79/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~S$ 125/day). In fact, February is about 20% 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 22% 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 S$ 74/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Australia (~S$ 60/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~S$ 105/day). In fact, September is about 20% 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 saves you 3% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a van in Australia, you would pay an average price of S$ 117/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a van in Australia (~S$ 95/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~S$ 143/day). In fact, March is about 19% 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 35% 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. Here are the best Australia van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a luxury car in Australia, you would pay an average price of S$ 112/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Australia (~S$ 63/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~S$ 197/day). In fact, April is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Australia, hiring a luxury car is 32% 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. Here are the best Australia luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
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 February 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Australia, including locations near Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Australia, including locations around Perth, Melbourne and Sydney.
Thrifty
Firefly
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Avis
Budget
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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 S$ 38. Data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
These are some the most attractive deals we've found on rentals cars within the Australia region, including options close to Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
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 February 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 S$ 117/day, Europcar is the most popular car hire provider in Australia, booking 309% 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 S$ 26/day (60% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Australia was found in Cairns for just S$ 17/day.
What side of the road do you drive on in Australia?
Cars in Australia are to be driven on the left side of the road.
Small car rentals in Australia
Find small car rental deals in Australia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Australia cost an average of S$ 26 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
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 February 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 (S$ 16+).