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Cheap Car Rentals in Canberra from $205

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 24/6 and drop-off date of 27/6. 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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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 10 June 2025.

January

$71

February

$82

March

$89

April

$97

May

$99

June

$86

July

$95

August

$86

September

$90

October

$92

November

$87

December

$94

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 10 June 2025.

SUV is the cheapest car type you can hire in Canberra this past week from 28 hire locations out of 16 hire agencies. Prices for a Canberra SUV hire start from $205/day. Check out available deals for 2 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Full-size

Full-size

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for rental 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 10 June 2025.

Small cars

$55 - $142

All Car Types

$68 - $164

To hire a small car in Canberra, Australia, you would pay an average price of $92/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Canberra, Australia (~$55/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$142/day). In fact, January is about 41% 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 10% 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 medium car in Canberra, Australia, you would pay an average price of $83/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Canberra, Australia (~$67/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$147/day). In fact, January is about 20% 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 saves you 20% 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 large car in Canberra, Australia, you would pay an average price of $108/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Canberra, Australia (~$63/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$218/day). In fact, March is about 42% 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 is 5% 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 large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Canberra, Australia, you would pay an average price of $108/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Canberra, Australia (~$61/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~$190/day). In fact, January 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 6% 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:

To hire a van in Canberra, Australia, you would pay an average price of $85/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a van in Canberra, Australia (~$107/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$354/day). In fact, July is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Canberra. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Canberra, hiring a van saves you 17% 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.

Top rental 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 10 June 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Canberra, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar and Avis. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

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

9.4
Wonderful
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.7

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

9.7

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

Sixt

8.4
Very Good
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

8.8

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

7.4
Good
6 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.7

Dollar

1 location

Best car rental deals found in Canberra

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 $214. Data was last updated on 10 June 2025.
The best offers we've found on car rentals in the Canberra area. Make sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for, as deals are updated frequently.
Ford Puma$205/day
4
M
A/C
Ford Puma
Toyota HiAce$213/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce
SsangYong Korando$224/day
5
M
A/C
SsangYong Korando

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Canberra, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 June 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Canberra for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz is one of the top picks in Canberra. They can have you in a hire car for about $565 per week on average.

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

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

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

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Canberra is $0. Hiring a Compact SUV is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Canberra. For the month of July, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Canberra for as low as $0/day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Canberra

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Canberra. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Canberra. Deals were last updated on 10 June 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Canberra. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($56+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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