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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 11 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 176, 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.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10.0
Europcar
9.4
Avis
9.0
Sixt
8.4
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 180
July
AED 202
August
AED 191
September
AED 184
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: SUV cars (Mazda CX-3 or similar), Full-size cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar), and Intermediate cars (Kia Sportage or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Canberra?
Hertz has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Thrifty has the second-highest number of locations in Canberra at 3.
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 17 September 2025.
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
4 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.7
Overall
9.4
Pick-up/drop-off
9.4
Value
9.7
Avis
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Overall
9.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
8.0
Sixt
7 reviews•1 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
26 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.3
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.2
Value
8.3
Hertz
6 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Overall
7.4
Pick-up/drop-off
7.2
Value
6.7
Dollar
1 location
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Canberra, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Canberra for a week from Avis?
Avis is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Canberra. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about AED 1,016 per week.
Can I rent a car for a month in Canberra?
Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Canberra.