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Cheap Car Hire in Queensland from $27

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 Queensland with a pick-up date of 3/2 and drop-off date of 10/2. 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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Queensland car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Queensland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 December 2024.

Most popular company

Bargain Car Rentals

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$60

Cheapest price per day

$27

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Queensland?

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Queensland, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 110 pickup locations in Queensland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 December 2024.

Price

$30 - $95

Out of all the popular cities in Queensland, Brisbane is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $30/day. Renting a car in Brisbane is 67% cheaper than renting one in Gladstone where the per day rate is around $95. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Queensland to get a rental car in are: Coolangatta ($31/day), Maroochydore ($45/day), and Cairns ($49/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Brisbane should expect to spend around $30/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Queensland is Brisbane.

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Queensland 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 19 December 2024.

January

$50

February

$50

March

$60

April

$58

May

$49

June

$52

July

$63

August

$55

September

$61

October

$60

November

$52

December

$76

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Queensland 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 Queensland

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Queensland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 19 December 2024.

In Queensland, there are 3,284 active hire locations from 98 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Queensland in the past week - currently priced from $27/day. View deals for 6 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Supplier choice saloon

Supplier choice saloon

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

Commercial

Commercial

Supplier choice pickup truck

Supplier choice pickup truck

Standard estate car

Standard estate car

Compare available car types for hire in Queensland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Queensland to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 December 2024.

Small cars

$51 - $71

All Car Types

$71 - $102

To hire a small car in Queensland, you would pay an average price of $59/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Queensland (~$51/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$71/day). In fact, November is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Queensland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Queensland, hiring a small car saves you 32% 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 Queensland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Queensland, you would pay an average price of $74/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Queensland (~$60/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$91/day). In fact, November is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Queensland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Queensland, hiring a medium car saves you 16% 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 Queensland medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Queensland, you would pay an average price of $124/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Queensland (~$105/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$143/day). In fact, November is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Queensland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Queensland, hiring a large car is 30% 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 Queensland large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Queensland, you would pay an average price of $88/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Queensland (~$70/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$109/day). In fact, May is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Queensland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Queensland, hiring a SUV is 0% 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 Queensland SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Queensland, you would pay an average price of $136/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Queensland (~$118/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$165/day). In fact, November is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Queensland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Queensland, hiring a van is 36% 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 Queensland van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in Queensland, you would pay an average price of $113/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Queensland (~$66/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$137/day). In fact, December is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Queensland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Queensland, hiring a pickup truck is 23% 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 Queensland pickup truck hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Queensland, you would pay an average price of $142/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Queensland (~$123/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$161/day). In fact, April is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Queensland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Queensland, hiring a luxury car is 39% 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.

To hire a convertible in Queensland, you would pay an average price of $200/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Queensland (~$103/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~$317/day). In fact, February is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Queensland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Queensland, hiring a convertible is 56% 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.

Kia Picanto$27/day
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Kia Picanto
Kia Picanto$28/day
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Toyota Yaris$29/day
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Top hire agencies in Queensland

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Queensland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Queensland. Reviews were last updated on 19 December 2024.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Queensland, including pickup locations serving Brisbane, Coolangatta and Cairns. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
48 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Firefly

9.0
Wonderful
1 review18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Sixt

9.0
Wonderful
11 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.4

Budget

8.9
Very Good
12 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

7.7

Avis

8.5
Very Good
7 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.4

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

9.0

Hertz

8.0
Very Good
26 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.9

Europcar

7.9
Good
18 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.2

East Coast Car Rentals

7.8
Good
15 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

8.0

Best Queensland car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Queensland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Queensland with an average daily rate of $46. Data was last updated on 19 December 2024.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car hires in the Queensland region, including options close to Brisbane, Coolangatta and Cairns. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Kia Picanto$27/day
2
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A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia Picanto$28/day
2
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A/C
Kia Picanto
Toyota Yaris$29/day
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A/C
Toyota Yaris

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Queensland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 December 2024.
  • What are the requirements to rent a car in Queensland?

    In general terms, drivers will need to be at least 21 years of age to book Queensland car rentals. Car rentals in Queensland for individuals under the age of 21 may be possible under certain circumstances, but car rental locations in Queensland may assess an underage fee in those cases. United States citizens are permitted to drive rental cars in Queensland using their American driver’s license, but this is only allowed for tourists or those in the country temporarily. If you are a long-term resident of Australia, you must acquire a local driver’s license to operate your Queensland car rental.

  • What are the rules for driving in Queensland?

    It is important to remember that in Australia, drivers use the left side of the road. Therefore, rental cars in Queensland are equipped with steering wheels located on the right-hand side of the car. The legal speed limit for car rentals in Queensland is typically between 40 km/h and 80 km/h (25mph to 50 mph) in urban areas but may be as high as 110km/h (62 mph) on highways. Each passenger in a vehicle, including those in a passenger van rental, are required to wear seatbelts. Small children must also be restrained in appropriate car seats. To avoid danger and possible legal issues, drivers in Queensland mustn’t present a BAC above 0.05 if stopped by law enforcement. In order to best keep up with current and recently changed driving laws, it’s best to confer with their Department of Motor Vehicles before picking up your cheap car rental in Queensland.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Queensland?

    The best types of car rentals in Queensland are the ones that best fit your personal needs. To give an example, if you’ll be driving mostly on the highways or in the urban areas of the state, an electric car rental would be the most fuel-efficient option. However, if you will only be in the state for a brief visit, then perhaps an economy car rental (cheap car rentals in Queensland can be easily found at the airport) would best fit your situation. Of course, business travelers or anyone looking for a bit of fun on their trip may want to consider a sleek luxury car rental in Queensland. Whatever your needs, there’s a car that’s just right waiting for you in Queensland.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Queensland?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $55/day when booking a car hire in Queensland. The absolute best deal a user found was for $26/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Dec. 16.

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

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Queensland from the following companies over the past two weeks: Alpha ($27/day), Bargain Car Rentals ($29/day), and Yesaway ($33/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, MINI Car Rentals (10.0 rating), EverythingFleet (10.0 rating) and YesDrive Car Rental (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Queensland.

  • What are petrol prices like in Queensland?

    The average price of petrol in Queensland is $1.69/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $76 and $109 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Queensland for a week from Bargain Car Rentals?

    From Bargain Car Rentals you can hire a car in Queensland from about $434 per week on average.

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

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 32%. Aim to book your car hire at least 45 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Queensland.

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

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Queensland however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Queensland can be found for about $1,858, with the average price for a rental being around $62 a day. Book with Bargain Car Rentals, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 70% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Queensland.

Small car hires in Queensland

Find small car hire deals in Queensland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Queensland cost an average of $29 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2024.
Kia Picanto$27/day
2
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Kia Picanto
Kia Picanto$27/day
2
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A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia Picanto$27/day
2
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Kia Picanto

Car hires by fuel type in Queensland

Browse car hires by fuel type in Queensland. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Queensland. Deals were last updated on 19 December 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Queensland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($19+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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