The easiest way to book a car hire in Airlie Beach
Great value rental cars from Airlie Beach’s most trusted car hire providers
Compare car rental rates in Airlie Beach, Queensland
Airlie Beach is the perfect destination to enjoy the natural attractions of Queensland’s Whitsunday Coast. Getting on the road and exploring both Tropical North Queensland and the Whitsundays from Airlie Beach is easy with VroomVroomVroom. Our easy to use hire car search will let you search for and book the perfect car for your holidays in just a couple of minutes.
Intermediate Ute (single/extended cab)
View offerTravel 05 Oct - 10 Oct 2025
from AUD $103/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 05 Oct - 10 Oct 2025
from AUD $105/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 05 Oct - 10 Oct 2025
from AUD $107/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 05 Oct - 10 Oct 2025
from AUD $114/day
Standard Car
View offerTravel 05 Oct - 10 Oct 2025
from AUD $117/day
Special
View offerTravel 05 Oct - 10 Oct 2025
from AUD $121/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 05 Oct - 10 Oct 2025
from AUD $123/day
Economy SUV
View offerTravel 05 Oct - 10 Oct 2025
from AUD $124/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 05 Oct - 10 Oct 2025
from AUD $139/day
Showing 9 of 13 offers
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 02, 2025 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 02 October, 2025
YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY
Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 30 Jun 2025stephen g.Booked: Compact SUVHobart Airport
- 03 Sep 2025keith h.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarProserpine Airport
- 13 Aug 2025william s.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarBrisbane Airport
- 29 Sep 2025ben h.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarMackay Airport
- 01 Oct 2025david b.Booked: Toyota RAV4 or similarBrisbane Airport
- 24 Sep 2025elijah a.Booked: Mazda CX-3 or similarRockhampton Airport
- 16 Sep 2025anthony s.Booked: Toyota Corolla Sedan or similarCoffs Harbour Airport
- 24 Jun 2025jacqueline s.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid or similarHobart City
We ask users of our booking service to review it after they've completed their reservation. We present a selection of reviews on this page. Our review scores are calculated by averaging the scores of all the reviews that we collect. We don't publish reviews that violate our guidelines. To learn more about guidelines and our reviews generally, visit Terms and Conditions.
Learn more about our reviews.
WE COMPARE CAR HIRE
Unlock Australia with car hire made simple
VroomVroomVroom makes comparing car hire quick and easy, getting you great rates from Australia’s leading rental suppliers, including Avis, Bargain Car Rentals, Budget, East Coast, Enterprise, Hertz, No Birds, and Sixt.
Search, book, drive.
Secure the perfect ride in 2 minutes.
Car rental experts
A friendly customer care team who are here to help
Not just Australia
Find a car in 190+ countries, including Canada, New Zealand, UK, and USA
Quick facts on hiring a car in Airlie Beach
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab) and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Four car rental depots in Airlie Beach. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Airlie Beach
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Airlie Beach
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in Airlie Beach
Kia Carnival
8
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Avis
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
ProvidersBudget
Mazda vehicles for hire in Airlie Beach
Mazda CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-9
7
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Airlie Beach
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget
Toyota vehicles for hire in Airlie Beach
12 Seat Toyota HiAce
12
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota C-HR
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Camry
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Hertz
Toyota Corolla
5
4
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Prado
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Other vehicles for hire in Airlie Beach
2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray
2
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mystery Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
The price range indicates the AUD per-day rental rates from bookings made using our search engine, excluding any extras, in most cases. While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 02 October, 2025
Airlie Beach daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a small car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
$109
$134
03 Oct
$109
$134
04 Oct
$109
$134
05 Oct
$105
$134
06 Oct
$109
$134
07 Oct
$105
$134
08 Oct
$109
$134
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
$121
$128
03 Oct
$121
$128
04 Oct
$121
$128
05 Oct
$114
$128
06 Oct
$121
$128
07 Oct
$114
$128
08 Oct
$121
$128
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
$123
$174
03 Oct
$123
$174
04 Oct
$123
$174
05 Oct
$117
$174
06 Oct
$123
$174
07 Oct
$117
$174
08 Oct
$123
$174
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
$125
$159
03 Oct
$125
$159
04 Oct
$125
$159
05 Oct
$123
$159
06 Oct
$125
$159
07 Oct
$123
$159
08 Oct
$125
$159
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
$139
$169
03 Oct
$139
$169
04 Oct
$139
$169
05 Oct
$139
$169
06 Oct
$139
$169
07 Oct
$139
$169
08 Oct
$139
$169
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
$167
$188
03 Oct
$167
$188
04 Oct
$167
$188
05 Oct
$164
$188
06 Oct
$167
$188
07 Oct
$164
$188
08 Oct
$167
$188
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
$225
$249
03 Oct
$225
$249
04 Oct
$225
$249
05 Oct
$202
$249
06 Oct
$225
$249
07 Oct
$202
$249
08 Oct
$225
$249
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
$180
$195
03 Oct
$180
$195
04 Oct
$180
$195
05 Oct
$177
$195
06 Oct
$180
$195
07 Oct
$177
$195
08 Oct
$180
$195
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
$109
$114
03 Oct
$109
$114
04 Oct
$109
$114
05 Oct
$103
$114
06 Oct
$109
$114
07 Oct
$103
$114
08 Oct
$109
$114
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Oct
$140
$159
03 Oct
$140
$159
04 Oct
$140
$159
05 Oct
$137
$159
06 Oct
$140
$159
07 Oct
$137
$159
08 Oct
$140
$159
Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.
Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.
Prices are in AUD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 02 October, 2025
Proserpine Airport car hire
Are you flying into Proserpine Airport?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Proserpine Airport (PPP).
Regional airports near Airlie Beach
Local expert tips for hiring a car in Airlie Beach
Watch your speed
The speed limit in built-up areas is 50km/h and 60km/h or higher in suburbs and towns. Always drive to the signposted speed limit and conditions of the road.
Don’t miss out
Airlie Beach can be a popular destination to hire a car, so to avoid missing out, consider booking your vehicle in advance across the peak Summer season.
Parking
Get familiar with and observe street signage to understand the parking options in Airlie Beach.
Flexible one-way car rentals
Planning to get a one-way car rental for an interstate trip? You can book a hire car in Airlie Beach and return it to another location. Just untick the “Return to the same location” option in our search form and select your preferred return location.
Simplify hiring a car
Make hiring a car simple and stress-free with these helpful articles. Get up to speed on topics from SIPP codes and toll fees, to age restrictions, licence requirements, and more - learn more about hiring a car.
Save on fuel cost
It’s important to return your hire car with a full tank of fuel to avoid extra fees. With so many service stations in northern Queensland, it can be hard to know where to find the best deal on petrol. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with our free fuel price comparison app.
Car rental depots in Airlie Beach
Car hire depots in Airlie Beach are marked on the map below.
Avis Airlie Beach
366 Shute Harbour Rd Block B Shop 5, Airlie Beach QLD, 4802
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4.45 • 4 ratings
Budget Airlie Beach Downtown
366 Shute Harbour Rd Block B Shop 5, Airlie Beach QLD, 4740
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4.90 • 4 ratings
Hertz Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach, Qld QLD, 4802
Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thrifty Airlie Beach
342 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach QLD, 4802
Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
4.95 • 4 ratings
We ask customers to review the provider's depot experience after they've returned their rental vehicle. The review scores are calculated by averaging the scores of the reviews that we collect. For more information please read our Terms and Conditions.
Learn more about depot reviews.
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Airlie Beach, Queensland
How much does it cost to hire a car in Airlie Beach?
Prices start at AUD $105 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $210 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Airlie Beach.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Airlie Beach?
If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs AUD $177 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Airlie Beach.
What is the highest-rated hire car in Airlie Beach?
The highest-rated rental car in Airlie Beach is Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Airlie Beach?
Thrifty is the highest-rated car hire provider in Airlie Beach, based on ratings by our customers.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Airlie Beach?
The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in Airlie Beach may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.
Can I pick up a car hire in Airlie Beach and drop off in another location?
Yes, you can. However there may be a one-way fee charged to your booking.
Have a question we haven’t answered?
