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Australia car rental at a glance

Most popular providersimba car hire
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
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Cheapest month to rentJune
Best time to book4 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Australia could cost, we've pulled prices from Mackay.

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Getting the cheapest car rental in Australia

Here are some tips to help you score the best prices and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by "seats," "transmission," and even choose only to see "electric" or "hybrid" vehicles. You can also filter by "car type," so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Australia is Luxury.

Compare across companies

The most popular car rental company in Australia is simba car hire. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with simba car hire.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car rental to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 4 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are $73 a day and $102 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Australia you're going to visit? There are lots of places to pick up your rental car. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Australia. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Australia is Melbourne. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Mackay.

Rent a car long term in Australia

Looking to rent a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car rental companies and give you some extra time to explore, too. Give it a try today and search for 30 days' worth of car rentals.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car rental deal in Australia with "unlimited mileage" or a "full-to-full" fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.