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Most popular providerBargain Car Rentals
Most popular carSmall, economy
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentNovember
Best time to book1 week before
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The cheapest month to rent a car in Australia is November, when the average cost per day is 47 €. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is September, when the average cost per day is 50 €. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Australia is December.
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Car hire in Australia: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Australia, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.

To rent a car with most companies in Australia you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.

Our travellers best rated car hire company in Australia is Ace Rental Cars. You can rent a car with them for 48 € on average per day.

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The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Australia depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Australia, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.

It’s easy to hire a car in Australia. First, you need to decide where in Australia you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.

You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.

You may need a credit card to rent a car in Australia. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.