Car rental in Australia
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Top rated car rental companies in Australia
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Dollar
Australia
8.8, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Excellent, How previous travelers rated Dollar, 3,414 reviews
Customer ratings
- Value for money
- Helpfulness
- Pick-up speed
- Drop-off speed
- Car cleanliness
- Car condition
- Easy to find
Budget
Australia
8.8, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Excellent, How previous travelers rated Budget, 31,858 reviews
Customer ratings
- Value for money
- Helpfulness
- Pick-up speed
- Drop-off speed
- Car cleanliness
- Car condition
- Easy to find
Avis
Australia
8.8, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Excellent, How previous travelers rated Avis, 24,406 reviews
Customer ratings
- Value for money
- Helpfulness
- Pick-up speed
- Drop-off speed
- Car cleanliness
- Car condition
- Easy to find
Thrifty
Australia
8.6, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Excellent, How previous travelers rated Thrifty, 23,868 reviews
Customer ratings
- Value for money
- Helpfulness
- Pick-up speed
- Drop-off speed
- Car cleanliness
- Car condition
- Easy to find
Hertz
Australia
8.6, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Excellent, How previous travelers rated Hertz, 17,949 reviews
Customer ratings
- Value for money
- Helpfulness
- Pick-up speed
- Drop-off speed
- Car cleanliness
- Car condition
- Easy to find
Sixt
Australia
8.6, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Excellent, How previous travelers rated Sixt, 11,937 reviews
Customer ratings
- Value for money
- Helpfulness
- Pick-up speed
- Drop-off speed
- Car cleanliness
- Car condition
- Easy to find
East Coast Rentals
Australia
8.5, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Excellent, How previous travelers rated East Coast Rentals, 18,956 reviews
Customer ratings
- Value for money
- Helpfulness
- Pick-up speed
- Drop-off speed
- Car cleanliness
- Car condition
- Easy to find
Bargain Car Rentals
Australia
8.3, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Very good, How previous travelers rated Bargain Car Rentals, 26,707 reviews
Customer ratings
- Value for money
- Helpfulness
- Pick-up speed
- Drop-off speed
- Car cleanliness
- Car condition
- Easy to find
Europcar
Australia
8.1, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Very good, How previous travelers rated Europcar, 25,275 reviews
Customer ratings
- Value for money
- Helpfulness
- Pick-up speed
- Drop-off speed
- Car cleanliness
- Car condition
- Easy to find
Ratings indicate the average score across the country. Service may vary by location.
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Car rental in Australia: things to know
The most booked company over the past month | Budget |
|---|---|
The most popular to book | SUV |
Average daily price for SUV | $69 per day |
3 days | Typical rental term |
12 months before the trip | Best time to book to pay less |
Possible with some companies | One-way rental |
Frequently asked questions
Based on the average daily cost of $62, a week will cost about $436.
Based on the average daily cost of $62, a month will cost about $1,870.
SUV is the most popular car group to rent in Australia, followed by premium and medium.
On average, renting a SUV in Australia costs $69 a day.
On average, renting a premium car in Australia costs $69 a day.
On average, renting a medium car in Australia costs $54 a day.
In the past 6 months, 21 rental companies were offering the cheapest rates for SUV on our site:
- Budget for an average daily price of $33
- Alpha for an average daily price of $41
- East Coast Rentals for an average daily price of $48
Our users often pick up their car in these locations:
18% of our customers usually book a car last minute for an average price of $63 a day, but the cheapest time to book is 12 months in advance for an average price of $60 a day.
We make it easy to find a rental that’ll fit your needs. Here’s what we offer:
- Huge selection of cars – from compact vehicles to SUVs
- Support in 30+ languages
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up time on most bookings.
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