Australia

Cheap Car Hire in Australia from ₹ 1,428

Sydney, NSW, Australia
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Australia car rentals in 2024

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 19 March 2024.

Most popular company

Bargain Car Rentals

Most common car type

Supplier choice

Average price per day

₹ 4,839

Cheapest price per day

₹ 1,428

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 1,831 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Price

₹ 1,329 - ₹ 12,887

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Sydney is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just ₹ 1,329/day. Renting a car in Sydney is 90% cheaper than renting one in Alice Springs where the per day rate is around ₹ 12,887. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Australia to get a rental car in are: Coolangatta (₹ 1,395/day), Melbourne (₹ 1,651/day), and Hobart (₹ 1,958/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Sydney should expect to spend around ₹ 1,329/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Australia is Sydney.

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 19 March 2024.

January

₹ 3,067

February

₹ 3,316

March

₹ 3,813

April

₹ 4,228

May

₹ 3,896

June

₹ 3,647

July

₹ 3,979

August

₹ 3,647

September

₹ 3,316

October

₹ 3,067

November

₹ 3,233

December

₹ 3,979

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Australia is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is April. 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 19 March 2024.

In Australia, there are 3,137 active hire locations from 81 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Australia in the past week - currently priced from ₹ 1,428/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

₹ 1,841+

Compact

Compact

₹ 1,836+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 1,993+

Standard

Standard

₹ 4,749+

Full-size

Full-size

₹ 5,523+

SUV

SUV

₹ 2,908+

Minivan

Minivan

₹ 4,358+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 3,154+

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 19 March 2024.

Small cars

₹ 3,235 - ₹ 5,591

All Car Types

₹ 4,900 - ₹ 7,803

To hire a small car in Australia, you would pay an average price of ₹ 4,052/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Australia (~₹ 3,235/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 5,591/day). In fact, June is about 21% 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 32% 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 ₹ 5,156/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Australia (~₹ 3,815/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 7,315/day). In fact, August is about 27% 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 13% 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 ₹ 7,849/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Australia (~₹ 4,801/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~₹ 11,380/day). In fact, January is about 39% 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 25% 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 ₹ 6,451/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Australia (~₹ 4,814/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~₹ 9,821/day). In fact, November is about 26% 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 is 9% 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 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 ₹ 12,188/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a van in Australia (~₹ 6,167/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~₹ 23,054/day). In fact, October is about 50% 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 52% 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 luxury car in Australia, you would pay an average price of ₹ 5,610/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Australia (~₹ 4,568/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~₹ 10,057/day). In fact, December is about 19% 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 saves you 6% 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Ford Ikon₹ 1,428/day
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Ford Ikon
Hyundai i10₹ 1,467/day
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A/C
Hyundai i10
Toyota Corolla₹ 1,589/day
4
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Toyota Corolla

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 19 March 2024.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Australia, including locations near Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Australia, including locations around Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Thrifty

364 locations

Firefly

276 locations

Hertz

266 locations

keddy by Europcar

213 locations

Sunnycars

196 locations

Avis

186 locations

Budget

169 locations

Sixt

161 locations

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 ₹ 3,321. Data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
We've found these great deals on car rentals in Australia, including options within the Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane area. Make sure to examine important information for each deal, including price, car type, and pickup location.
Ford Ikon₹ 1,428/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ikon
Hyundai i10₹ 1,467/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Toyota Corolla₹ 1,589/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • 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), Fox (10.0 rating) and Sunset Rent a Car (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 ₹ 6,606/day, Sixt is the most popular car hire provider in Australia, booking 228% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Australia?

    At ₹ 2,629/day, the cheapest car rental price in Australia was found in Melbourne. On average, Townsville has the cheapest daily rental car price (₹ 2,918/day), which is 62% below average price for cities in Australia.

  • 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.

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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 ₹ 2,752 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Hyundai i10₹ 1,467/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10₹ 1,482/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10₹ 1,486/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10

Luxury car rentals in Australia

Find luxury car rental deals in Australia from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Australia cost an average of ₹ 3,807 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've detected on luxury car rentals in Australia, including options near Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Make sure to take a close look at each offer to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Honda City₹ 3,702/day
5
M
A/C
Honda City
Mercedes-Benz S-Class₹ 3,860/day
5
4
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Honda City₹ 3,860/day
5
M
A/C
Honda City

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 19 March 2024.

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 (₹ 19+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 36+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 23+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 19+

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