Current Price Range
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$28 - $42 per day
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CHEAPEST CITY IN AUSTRALIA | Adelaide | 16% cheaper | Car rentals in Adelaide are usually the cheapest in Australia at $28 per day on average. |
MOST EXPENSIVE CITY IN AUSTRALIA | Airlie Beach | 28% more expensive | Airlie Beach usually has the highest priced car rentals in Australia with rentals averaging $42 per day. |
MOST POPULAR CITY IN AUSTRALIA | Sydney | 85% more users visited | More momondo users search for car rentals in Sydney than any other region in Australia. |
At the moment, the cheapest car rental agency in Australia is Atlas Car & Truck Rental, through whom users can find deals for as low as $15 per day. Users who book a rental car with Atlas Car & Truck Rental tend to find prices that are lower than the $33 per day national average. Keep in mind that prices may vary depending on where you are renting, how many days you rent for, and the type of rental car you choose.
Europcar is the most popular rental car company in Australia with 21% of momondo users selecting this agency in the past month. Europcar also has 40 reviewsand a score of 8.1 out of 10, making this car rental agency a popular choice among travelers.
The car rental company with the most locations in Australia is Hertz. They currently have 256 locations that can be found within airports and cities across the country. Hertz tends to have locations in the top must-see cities across Australia. Sydney, for example, has 4 Hertz locations.
You are required by law to drive on the left when you visit Australia. Not abiding by this law can result in traffic tickets, car accidents, or both.
The road network in Australia has been scored 4.7 for its quality (1 lowest, 7 highest). This puts it at 41 in the world out of 137 other countries. Roads will vary significantly within the country’s different regions, so use scores as a rough guide or reference for comparison.
The legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit in Australia is 0.05%. However, it’s important to check regional or local city laws because sometimes this limit might be different. The BAC in Australia may also vary based on age, driving experience, and whether or not you are driving a commercial vehicle. Keep in mind that there are stricter penalties for those who drink and drive and are under the legal drinking age. In Australia, you must be at least 18 to drink.
There are plenty of different types of rental cars to choose from, but when it comes to visiting Australia, the most popular type is a Compact. An estimated 26% of our users chose a Compact in the past 30 days and paid on average $18 per day for their rental. Keep in mind that you are more than welcome to select a different type of rental car based on your budget, your planned activities, and the weather.
Last week, the price of gasoline in Australia was $3.79 per gallon on average. This is subject to change based the city you visit, time of year, and the country’s current economy. According to our data, Australia has neither the most expensive nor the cheapest gas prices in the world. Kuwait currently has the least expensive at $1.32 per gallon, while Hong Kong has the most expensive at $9.08 per gallon. Keep in mind that gas prices change regularly and may be different during your travel dates.