Cheapflights insights for Townsville car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Townsville, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Townsville?
Book your car hire in Townsville 71 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ₹ 3,876/day on average when booked 71 days ahead, which saves you 7,573% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in Townsville?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Townsville is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10). Budget (rated 10.0/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Townsville?
Planning to hire a car in Townsville? January is the cheapest month, costing about ₹ 2,928 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 5,684. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
₹ 2,928
February
₹ 3,273
March
₹ 3,962
April
₹ 5,081
May
₹ 4,306
June
₹ 4,392
July
₹ 5,684
August
₹ 5,081
September
₹ 4,737
October
₹ 4,220
November
₹ 4,134
December
₹ 4,392
What car do most people rent in Townsville?
SUV cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Townsville. Compact cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Mitsubishi ASX or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Townsville?
Sunnycars has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Thrifty has the second-highest number of locations in Townsville at 3.
Top rental agencies in Townsville
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Townsville known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Townsville. Reviews were last updated on 19 July 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Townsville area such as Thrifty, Budget and Europcar. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Townsville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 July 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Townsville?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Townsville however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.