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Cheap Car Rentals in Canberra from S$ 50

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 Canberra with a pick-up date of 22-3 and drop-off date of 25-3. 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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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 21 February 2025.

January

S$ 57

February

S$ 64

March

S$ 73

April

S$ 72

May

S$ 69

June

S$ 68

July

S$ 73

August

S$ 66

September

S$ 73

October

S$ 74

November

S$ 70

December

S$ 76

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 21 February 2025.

There are currently 28 hire locations operating in Canberra spread across 16 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Canberra is small car at S$ 50 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

S$ 50+

Compact

Compact

S$ 57+

Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 51+

Standard

Standard

S$ 77+

People carrier

People carrier

S$ 119+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 85+

Mini

Mini

S$ 50+

Passenger van

Passenger van

S$ 135+

Compare available car types for rental in Canberra

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Canberra 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$ 45 - S$ 123

All Car Types

S$ 61 - S$ 120

To hire a small car in Canberra, Australia, you would pay an average price of S$ 66/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Canberra, Australia (~S$ 45/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~S$ 123/day). In fact, August is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Canberra. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Canberra, hiring a small car saves you 15% 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 Canberra small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Canberra, Australia, you would pay an average price of S$ 62/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Canberra, Australia (~S$ 49/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~S$ 127/day). In fact, August is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Canberra. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Canberra, hiring a medium car saves you 21% 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 Canberra medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Canberra, Australia, you would pay an average price of S$ 54/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Canberra, Australia (~S$ 67/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~S$ 121/day). In fact, November is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Canberra. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Canberra, hiring a large car saves you 30% 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 SUV in Canberra, Australia, you would pay an average price of S$ 76/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Canberra, Australia (~S$ 59/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~S$ 121/day). In fact, December is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Canberra. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Canberra, 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 Canberra SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda FitS$ 50/day
2
5
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A/C
Honda Fit
Audi A1S$ 50/day
2
M
A/C
Audi A1
Hyundai AvanteS$ 57/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Avante

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 21 February 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Canberra, including 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

Best Canberra car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Canberra. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Canberra with an average daily rate of S$ 69. Data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
Check out some of the very best car rental deals we've found in Canberra. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Honda FitS$ 50/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Audi A1S$ 50/day
2
M
A/C
Audi A1
Audi A3S$ 51/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A3

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Canberra, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 February 2025.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Canberra?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Canberra from the following companies over the past two weeks: Europcar (S$ 50/day), Budget (S$ 57/day), and keddy by Europcar (S$ 66/day).

  • 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 S$ 1.41/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between S$ 63 and S$ 91 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Booking early can save you upwards of 35% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 67 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Canberra.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Canberra.

  • What car do most people hire in Canberra?

    Toyota Highlander, which is a Full-size vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Canberra according to Cheapflights users.

Small car rentals in Canberra

Find small car rental deals in Canberra from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Canberra cost an average of S$ 134 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
Honda FitS$ 50/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitS$ 50/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitS$ 55/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit

Luxury car rentals in Canberra

Find luxury car rental deals in Canberra from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Canberra cost an average of S$ 108 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
Browse through some of the best options we've found for luxury car rentals in Canberra. Before completing your reservation, make sure the deal you've selected matches your car rental needs and budget.
Audi Q5S$ 93/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi Q5
Audi Q5S$ 97/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi Q5
Audi Q5S$ 105/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi Q5

Car rentals by fuel type in Canberra

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Canberra. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Canberra. Deals were last updated on 21 February 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Canberra. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (S$ 33+).

Electric

Electric

S$ 33+

Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 45+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

S$ 97+

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