Darwin

Cheap Car Rentals in Darwin

Driver's age: 25-65
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Darwin car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Darwin. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 1 July 2026.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.23

Average price per day

AED 258

Cheapest price per day

AED 218

Cheapflights insights for Darwin car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Darwin, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

For the best savings on car hire in Darwin, make your reservation 19 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 158/day – about 234% 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 National (rated 10.0/10). 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 114 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 297. 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 114

February

AED 114

March

AED 121

April

AED 154

May

AED 209

June

AED 253

July

AED 297

August

AED 213

September

AED 184

October

AED 154

November

AED 129

December

AED 129

What car do most people hire in Darwin?

SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Darwin. Compact cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Darwin?

Avis has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. East Coast Car Rentals has the second-highest number of locations in Darwin at 1.

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 1 July 2026.

National

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Thrifty

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

10.0

Budget

9.5
Wonderful
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

9.0

Europcar

9.0
Wonderful
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

9.0

Ace Rental Cars

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.4

East Coast Car Rentals

8.0
Very Good
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Bargain Car Rentals

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.7

Avis

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 1 July 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Darwin?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 258/day when booking a car hire in Darwin. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 218/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Jun. 27.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Darwin for a week from Thrifty?

    Thrifty offers hire cars in Darwin for about AED 2,154 per week on average.

  • 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Darwin for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Darwin can be found for about AED 9,233, with the average price for a rental being around AED 308 a day. Book with Bargain Car Rentals, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 53% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Darwin.

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