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Cheap Car Rentals in Australia from RM 82

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 Australia with a pick-up date of 28/5 and drop-off date of 5/6. 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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Australia car rentals in 2025

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 22 March 2025.

Most popular company

Yesaway

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

RM 207

Cheapest price per day

RM 82

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 1,863 pickup locations in Australia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 March 2025.

Price

RM 82 - RM 170

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Sydney is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just RM 82/day. Renting a car in Sydney is 52% cheaper than renting one in Hobart where the per day rate is around RM 170. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Australia to get a rental car in are: Melbourne (RM 107/day), Perth (RM 127/day), and Hobart (RM 170/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Perth should expect to spend around RM 127/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Australia is Perth.

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 22 March 2025.

January

RM 159

February

RM 141

March

RM 167

April

RM 159

May

RM 132

June

RM 141

July

RM 172

August

RM 154

September

RM 145

October

RM 167

November

RM 163

December

RM 203

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Australia is May. 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 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 22 March 2025.

There are 100 hire agencies servicing Australia. These agencies, altogether, have 3,289 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Australia with prices from RM 82 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Australia:

Economy

Economy

RM 82+

Compact

Compact

RM 96+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 117+

Standard

Standard

RM 190+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 242+

SUV

SUV

RM 133+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 248+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 209+

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 22 March 2025.

Small cars

RM 105 - RM 213

All Car Types

RM 170 - RM 273

To rent a small car in Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 156/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Australia (~RM 105/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~RM 213/day). In fact, July is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting a small car saves you 33% 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 rent a medium car in Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 191/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Australia (~RM 129/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~RM 270/day). In fact, June is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting a medium car saves you 18% 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 rent a large car in Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 310/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Australia (~RM 236/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 395/day). In fact, November is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting a large car is 26% 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 large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 226/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Australia (~RM 126/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~RM 309/day). In fact, June is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting 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.

To rent a van in Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 350/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a van in Australia (~RM 234/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 583/day). In fact, January is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting a van is 34% 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 219/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Australia (~RM 184/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~RM 964/day). In fact, July is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Australia. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Australia, renting 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.

Proton PersonaRM 82/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Honda CityRM 96/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Perodua AxiaRM 97/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia

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 22 March 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Australia, including pickup locations serving Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Australia, including locations around Perth, Melbourne and Sydney.

Thrifty

365 locations

Firefly

287 locations

Hertz

274 locations

keddy by Europcar

219 locations

Sunnycars

197 locations

Avis

185 locations

Budget

170 locations

Sixt

166 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 RM 216. Data was last updated on 22 March 2025.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in Australia, including locations near Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.
Proton PersonaRM 82/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Honda CityRM 96/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Perodua AxiaRM 97/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Australia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 March 2025.
  • 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), YesDrive Car Rental (10.0 rating) and Fox (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Australia.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Australia?

    The most popular car hire company at Australia is Sixt. With prices on ECONOMY starting at RM 136/day about 225% more people book with Sixt than other companies in the country.

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

    At RM 87/day, the cheapest car rental price in Australia was found in Sydney. On average, Sydney has the cheapest daily rental car price (RM 168/day), which is 16% below average price for cities in Australia.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Australia?

    Cars travel on the left side of the road in Australia.

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 RM 164 per day. Price data was last updated on 22 March 2025.
Perodua AxiaRM 97/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Perodua MyviRM 97/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi
Perodua AxiaRM 97/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia

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 RM 219 per day. Price data was last updated on 22 March 2025.
There are several options when it comes to renting a luxury car in Australia, including options around Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. Make sure to take a close look at each offer to ensure no unwanted surprises.
BMW 3 SeriesRM 219/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series

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 22 March 2025.

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 (RM 31+).

Electric

Electric

RM 32+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 31+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 31+

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