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Cheap Car Rentals in Townsville from $177
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 Townsville with a pick-up date of 23/12 and drop-off date of 28/12. 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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Townsville car rentals in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Townsville. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 24 September 2025.
Price of petrol per litre | $1.85 |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Intermediate |
Average price per day | $55 |
Cheapest price per day | $177 |
Popular car types in Townsville
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Townsville and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 24 September 2025.
There are, in total, 28 car hire locations in Townsville that are operated by 15 companies. In the past week, SUV is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $177/day). Explore 1 car type currently offered from Townsville hire providers:
Intermediate SUV
$177+
Standard SUV
$372+
Compare car rental deals in Townsville by type
Here are the best Townsville SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Kia Sorento$177/day
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Mitsubishi Montero$372/day
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Best car rental deals found in Townsville
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Townsville. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Townsville with an average daily rate of $274. Data was last updated on 24 September 2025.
Kia Sorento$177/day
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Mitsubishi Montero$372/day
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Cheapflights insights for Townsville car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Townsville, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Townsville?
For the best savings on car rentals in Townsville, make your reservation 8 days before pickup. The average price then is just $67/day – about 31% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Townsville?
In Townsville, the most affordable car hire company right now is Alamo, offering prices from just $48.48/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Sixt, with rates starting at $117.60/day.
What is the best car rental company in Townsville?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Townsville is Budget (rated 10.0/10 with 3 reviews). Thrifty (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
Budget
10.0
Thrifty
10.0
Firefly
10.0
Europcar
10.0
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Townsville?
At Townsville, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just $58. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $126 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Townsville, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $58. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $126 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$58
February
$65
March
$79
April
$101
May
$85
June
$87
July
$126
August
$84
September
$89
October
$87
November
$85
December
$89
Which car hire company has the most locations in Townsville?
Sunnycars has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Thrifty has the second-highest number of locations in Townsville at 3.
Top rental agencies in Townsville
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Townsville known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Townsville. Reviews were last updated on 24 September 2025.
Budget
3 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
8.6
Thrifty
3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Firefly
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Europcar
2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
7.9
Value
8.9
Alamo
16 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Overall
9.3
Pick-up/drop-off
8.9
Value
8.6
Avis
3 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.0
Hertz
2 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.0
Sixt
1 review•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.0
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Townsville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 24 September 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Townsville?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $55/day when booking a car hire in Townsville. The absolute best deal a user found was for $43/day from Provider's pick, booked on Sep. 21.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Townsville for a week from Alamo?
Alamo is one of the most popular car hire companies in Townsville, offering car hire for around $476 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Townsville?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Townsville however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Townsville for a month?
The monthly cost of a car rental in Townsville is $2,038 ($68/day) on average.
How much is a car hire in Townsville for a weekend?
Car hire prices in Townsville are typically $0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Intermediate SUV to save money on your trip to $0. Our users have found prices for Intermediate SUV car hire in October to be on average $0 per day.
Car rentals by fuel type in Townsville
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Townsville. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Townsville. Deals were last updated on 24 September 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Townsville. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($118+).
Hybrid
$118+
Petrol/Diesel
$147+