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Cheap Car Hire in Canberra from £31

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 Canberra with a pick-up date of 24/12 and drop-off date of 27/12. 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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Canberra car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Canberra. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 October 2024.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of gas per litre

£0.81

Average price per day

£34

Cheapest price per day

£31

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Canberra 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 29 October 2024.

January

£33

February

£33

March

£42

April

£40

May

£39

June

£39

July

£42

August

£38

September

£42

October

£39

November

£37

December

£43

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Canberra is January. 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 Canberra

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Canberra and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 29 October 2024.

In Canberra, there are 27 active hire locations from 16 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Canberra in the past week - currently priced from £31/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Luxury

Luxury

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Compare available car types for hire in Canberra

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Canberra to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 October 2024.

Small cars

£33 - £77

All Car Types

£38 - £68

To hire a small car in Canberra, Australia, you would pay an average price of £47/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Canberra, Australia (~£33/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~£77/day). In fact, January is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Canberra. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Canberra, hiring a small car saves you 12% 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 Canberra small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Canberra, Australia, you would pay an average price of £58/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Canberra, Australia (~£40/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£86/day). In fact, June is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Canberra. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Canberra, hiring a medium car 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 Canberra medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Canberra, Australia, you would pay an average price of £49/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Canberra, Australia (~£41/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£90/day). In fact, August is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Canberra. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Canberra, hiring a large car saves you 8% 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 hire a SUV in Canberra, Australia, you would pay an average price of £56/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Canberra, Australia (~£31/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£92/day). In fact, April is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Canberra. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Canberra, hiring a SUV is 4% 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 Canberra SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen Polo£31/day
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A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Hyundai i10£32/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai i10
MG ZS£34/day
4
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A/C
MG ZS

Top hire agencies in Canberra

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Canberra known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Canberra. Reviews were last updated on 29 October 2024.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in Canberra, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar and Avis. Skim reviews, hire company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.3

Europcar

9.2
Wonderful
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

9.6

Avis

9.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.0

Budget

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

6.0

Sixt

8.4
Very Good
6 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

East Coast Car Rentals

2 locations

Alamo

8.0
Very Good
26 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.3

Hertz

7.0
Good
5 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.1

Best Canberra car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Canberra. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Canberra with an average daily rate of £43. Data was last updated on 29 October 2024.
These are the best deals we've found on car hires in Canberra. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.
Volkswagen Polo£31/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Hyundai i10£32/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
MG ZS£34/day
4
M
A/C
MG ZS

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Canberra, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 October 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Canberra?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £34/day when booking a car hire in Canberra. The absolute best deal a user found was for £28/day from keddy by Europcar, booked on Oct. 27.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Canberra?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Canberra from the following companies over the past two weeks: Hertz (£31/day), Europcar (£32/day), and keddy by Europcar (£35/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Avis (9.0 rating), Europcar (9.0 rating) and Budget (8.8 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Canberra.

  • What are petrol prices like in Canberra?

    The average price of petrol in Canberra is £0.81/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £36 and £53 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Canberra for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Canberra. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about £204 per week.

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

    Generally, for a better deal in Canberra it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 38%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 46 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Canberra.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Canberra for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car hire in Canberra can be found for £873. You can find car hire deals to be on average £29 a day.

  • How much is a car hire in Canberra for a weekend?

    It costs £40 for a weekend car hire in Canberra, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Economy as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Canberra in November, prices are £34 per day on average.

  • What car do most people hire in Canberra?

    The most popular car to hire while in Canberra is the MG HS, which is a Compact vehicle.

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Small car hires in Canberra

Find small car hire deals in Canberra from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Canberra cost an average of £63 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 October 2024.
Toyota Aygo£32/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo
Toyota Aygo£34/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo
Kia Picanto£34/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

Luxury car hires in Canberra

Find luxury car hire deals in Canberra from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in Canberra cost an average of £55 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 October 2024.
Check out some of the best deals we've found on luxury car hires in the Canberra area. Verify the details of your hire before completing your reservation to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Audi A6£50/day
5
4
M
Audi A6
Audi A6£51/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A6
Mercedes-Benz E-Class£52/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class

People carrier hires in Canberra

Find people carrier hire deals in Canberra from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Canberra cost an average of £142 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 October 2024.
Check out some of the best options we've found on people carrier hires in Canberra. To provide you with as many options as possible, we're constantly adding new deals so check back soon if you're not finding the one right for you.
Citroen Berlingo£42/day
5
M
Citroen Berlingo
Citroen Berlingo£78/day
5
M
A/C
Citroen Berlingo
Citroen Berlingo£80/day
5
M
A/C
Citroen Berlingo

Car hires by fuel type in Canberra

Browse car hires by fuel type in Canberra. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Canberra. Deals were last updated on 29 October 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Canberra. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£50+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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