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Cheap Car Rentals in Queensland from $24

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 7/3 and drop-off date of 10/3. 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 rentals in 2025

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 18 January 2025.

Most popular company

Alpha

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

$58

Cheapest price per day

$24

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 18 January 2025.

Price

$33 - $38

Out of all the popular cities in Queensland, Maroochydore is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $33/day. Renting a car in Maroochydore is 13% cheaper than renting one in Brisbane where the per day rate is around $38. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Queensland to get a rental car in are: Cairns ($35/day), Coolangatta ($36/day), and Brisbane ($38/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 $38/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 18 January 2025.

January

$57

February

$57

March

$66

April

$64

May

$55

June

$58

July

$69

August

$62

September

$69

October

$67

November

$58

December

$85

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 18 January 2025.

There are 98 hire agencies servicing Queensland. These agencies, altogether, have 3,288 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in Queensland with prices from $24 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Queensland:

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

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

Standard estate car

Standard estate car

Compare available car types for rental 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 18 January 2025.

Small cars

$50 - $85

All Car Types

$76 - $113

To hire a small car in Queensland, you would pay an average price of $64/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Queensland (~$50/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$85/day). In fact, February is about 22% 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 28% 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 $73/day. February 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 December (~$90/day). In fact, February is about 18% 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 18% 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 $122/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Queensland (~$99/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$174/day). In fact, June is about 19% 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 28% 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 SUV in Queensland, you would pay an average price of $84/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Queensland (~$71/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$116/day). In fact, January is about 17% 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 saves you 4% 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 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 $151/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a van in Queensland (~$115/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$181/day). In fact, June is about 24% 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 42% 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 $105/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Queensland (~$65/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$145/day). In fact, January is about 39% 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 17% 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 luxury car in Queensland, you would pay an average price of $131/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Queensland (~$113/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$147/day). In fact, March is about 15% 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 34% 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.

Suzuki Swift$25/day
2
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A/C
Suzuki Swift
Suzuki Swift$26/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Toyota Yaris$27/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

Top rental 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 18 January 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Queensland, including those serving the greater Brisbane, Coolangatta and Cairns area. Make sure to take a look at reviews from past customers, daily rate and other charges, and pickup location before making your decision.

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

8.6
Very Good
13 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

7.5

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

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.8

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 rental 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 $52. Data was last updated on 18 January 2025.
We've found these great deals on car rentals in Queensland, including options within the Brisbane, Coolangatta and Cairns area. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the renal, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Mitsubishi ASX$24/day
4
M
A/C
Mitsubishi ASX
Suzuki Swift$25/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Holden Barina$26/day
2
M
A/C
Holden Barina

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Queensland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 January 2025.
  • 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 $30/day from Provider's pick, booked on Jan. 12.

  • 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: Bargain Car Rentals ($26/day), Simba Car Hire ($26/day), and Alpha ($35/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), YesDrive Car Rental (10.0 rating) and Fox (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 $1.90/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $85 and $123 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Alpha offers hire cars in Queensland for about $938 per week on average.

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

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 34% on your car hire. For a below average price in Queensland, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 45 days in advance.

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

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

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

    You can potentially save up to 82% on a month-long rental by booking with Provider's pick. Provider's pick is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Queensland can cost you on average $4,021 a month or $134 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

Car rentals by fuel type in Queensland

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Queensland. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Queensland. Deals were last updated on 18 January 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Queensland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($15+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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