Darwin

Cheap Car Rentals in Darwin

Driver's age: 26-65
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Cheapflights insights for Darwin car rentals

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Darwin?

For the best savings on car hire in Darwin, make your reservation 8 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 125/day – about 207% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Darwin?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Darwin is Hertz (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Thrifty (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Darwin?

Planning to hire a car in Darwin? January is the cheapest month, costing about AED 92 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 264. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

AED 92

February

AED 92

March

AED 95

April

AED 165

May

AED 184

June

AED 217

July

AED 264

August

AED 187

September

AED 151

October

AED 125

November

AED 107

December

AED 103

What car do most people hire in Darwin?

Intermediate cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Darwin. SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Mitsubishi Montero Sport or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Darwin?

Both Dollar and Sunnycars have 4 locations in Darwin, more than any other rental company in the area.

Top rental agencies in Darwin

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Darwin known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Darwin. Reviews were last updated on 12 August 2025.

Hertz

10.0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

7.9

Thrifty

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

10.0

Dollar

9.3
Wonderful
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

10.0

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

Budget

9.3
Wonderful
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

Alamo

9.2
Wonderful
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.9

Europcar

8.6
Very Good
3 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.6

Ace Rental Cars

2 locations

East Coast Car Rentals

2 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Darwin, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 August 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Darwin?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Darwin it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

Car rentals by fuel type in Darwin

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Darwin. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Darwin. Deals were last updated on 12 August 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Darwin. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (AED 31+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 31+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 45+

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