Cheapflights insights for Canberra car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Canberra, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Canberra?
To get the best deal on car hire in Canberra, book about 67 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 180, which is about 231% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the best car rental company in Canberra?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Canberra is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 10.0/10). Europcar (rated 9.4/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Canberra?
At Canberra, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just AED 158. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging AED 220 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 Canberra, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just AED 158. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging AED 220 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
AED 158
February
AED 184
March
AED 198
April
AED 217
May
AED 220
June
AED 191
July
AED 213
August
AED 191
September
AED 202
October
AED 206
November
AED 195
December
AED 209
What car do most people hire in Canberra?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Canberra are the following: Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar), Full-size cars (Toyota Camry or similar), and SUV cars (Class Standard SUV or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Canberra?
Both Hertz and Thrifty have 4 locations in Canberra, more than any other rental company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Canberra
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Canberra known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Canberra. Reviews were last updated on 15 June 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Canberra, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar and Avis. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Canberra, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 June 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Canberra?
Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Canberra.
Car rentals by fuel type in Canberra
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Canberra. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Canberra. Deals were last updated on 15 June 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Canberra. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (AED 39+).
Electric
AED 39+
Hybrid
AED 47+