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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Townsville?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Townsville 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 January 2025.

January

RM 174

February

RM 192

March

RM 223

April

RM 214

May

RM 197

June

RM 246

July

RM 273

August

RM 255

September

RM 241

October

RM 214

November

RM 214

December

RM 223

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Townsville is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. 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.

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 22 January 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Townsville, including Thrifty, Budget and Europcar in Townsville. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Townsville, including Thrifty, Budget and Europcar.

Thrifty

4 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Budget

10.0
Wonderful
3 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.6

Europcar

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.9

Firefly

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
16 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.6

Avis

8.0
Very Good
3 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Hertz

8.0
Very Good
2 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Sixt

8.0
Very Good
1 review•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Townsville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 January 2025.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Townsville?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Budget (10.0 rating), Thrifty (10.0 rating) and Firefly (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Townsville.

  • What are petrol prices like in Townsville?

    The average price of petrol in Townsville is RM 4.75/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 214 and RM 309 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Townsville for the best price?

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 41%. Aim to book your car hire at least 16 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Townsville.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Townsville?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Townsville for a month is certainly possible.

  • What car do most people hire in Townsville?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Townsville is Economy (Volkswagen Polo) based on our Cheapflights data.

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