Cheapflights insights for Townsville car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Townsville, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Townsville?
To get the best deal on car hire in Townsville, book about 8 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 173, which is about 186% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the best car rental company in Townsville?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Townsville is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10). Firefly (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.
Thrifty
10.0
Firefly
10.0
Europcar
10.0
Alamo
9.3
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Townsville?
Planning to hire a car in Townsville? January is the cheapest month, costing about AED 176 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 272. 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 176
February
AED 272
March
AED 220
April
AED 239
May
AED 217
June
AED 224
July
AED 217
August
AED 213
September
AED 235
October
AED 228
November
AED 198
December
AED 213
What car do most people hire in Townsville?
SUV cars (LDV D90 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Townsville. Compact cars (MG 5 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Hyundai Accent or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Townsville?
In Townsville, Avis, Budget, and Hertz have 2 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Townsville
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Townsville known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Townsville. Reviews were last updated on 12 October 2026.
Overview
Locations
Thrifty
3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Thrifty Locations in Townsville
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Firefly
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Recent reviews
10.0
|Mar 2022Only small scratches on car from previous rentals. Wasn’t the car I booked but was similar. Happy with this service
1 out of 1
Firefly Locations in Townsville
Overview
Locations
Europcar
2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Europcar Locations in Townsville
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Alamo
16 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Overall
9.3
Pick-up/drop-off
8.9
Value
8.6
Recent reviews
10.0
|Oct 2023Nancy was lovely to deal with and she gave me an upgrade :)
10.0
|Jul 2023Great. Efficient and easy.
8.0
|Mar 2023The truth of the matter was my event in Townsville was cancelled. I also had air tickets and accommodation to cancel. The car hire with Alamo was the easiest and nicest to cancel with. I would certainly go with them next time when my event is rescheduled.
1 out of 6
Alamo Locations in Townsville
Overview
Locations
Budget
4 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.8
Overall
8.4
Pick-up/drop-off
8.4
Value
8.0
Budget Locations in Townsville
Overview
Locations
Avis
3 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.0
Avis Locations in Townsville
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Sixt
1 review•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.0
Recent reviews
2.0
|Jun 2022nothing to like office closed too early some communication about pick up times would help
1 out of 1
Sixt Locations in Townsville
Overview
Locations
Hertz
2 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.6
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/drop-off
6.6
Value
6.6
Hertz Locations in Townsville
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Townsville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 October 2026.
Can I rent a car for a month in Townsville?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Townsville however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
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