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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.
Economy Car
View offerTravel 08 Dec - 13 Dec 2025
from AUD $105/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 08 Dec - 13 Dec 2025
from AUD $107/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 08 Dec - 13 Dec 2025
from AUD $114/day
Standard Car
View offerTravel 08 Dec - 13 Dec 2025
from AUD $117/day
Special
View offerTravel 08 Dec - 13 Dec 2025
from AUD $121/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 08 Dec - 13 Dec 2025
from AUD $123/day
Economy SUV
View offerTravel 08 Dec - 13 Dec 2025
from AUD $124/day
Fullsize Ute (double cab)
View offerTravel 06 Dec - 09 Dec 2025
from AUD $135/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 08 Dec - 13 Dec 2025
from AUD $139/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on December 05, 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 05 December, 2025
YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY
Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 17 Oct 2025bram m.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarAirlie Beach
- 28 Oct 2025pennie w.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarSunshine Coast
- 23 Aug 2025graham d.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid or similarNewcastle Williamtown Airport
- 28 Oct 2025.Booked:
- 29 Oct 2025michael s.Booked: Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similarPerth Airport
- 28 Oct 2025leslie m.Booked: Ford Ranger Wildtrak or similarBrisbane Airport
- 31 Oct 2025allen g.Booked: Compact SUVBrisbane Airport
- 25 Oct 2025sam e.Booked: Mazda CX5 or similarFyshwick Downtown
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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
Popular rental car models in Airlie Beach last month
- % of BookingsModelPrice range last monthProviders
1
45%
$90$114Toyota CorollaCompact Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty, Budget
2
18%
$97$251Mazda CX-30Compact SUV
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Rent withThrifty
3
18%
$107$216
Kia SportageIntermediate SUV
5
5
2 small
Rent withBudget
4
9%
$109$109Suzuki SwiftEconomy Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
5
9%
$244$244
Toyota C-HRCompact SUV
5
5
3 small
Rent withAvis
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
4
1 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 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
7
4
2 large, 2 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
Showing 10 of 12 vehicles
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 05 December, 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
05 Dec
$109
$134
06 Dec
$109
$134
07 Dec
$109
$134
08 Dec
$105
$134
09 Dec
$109
$134
10 Dec
$105
$134
11 Dec
$109
$134
Price range over the past 12 months for a medium car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
05 Dec
$121
$128
06 Dec
$121
$128
07 Dec
$121
$128
08 Dec
$114
$128
09 Dec
$121
$128
10 Dec
$114
$128
11 Dec
$121
$128
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
05 Dec
$123
$174
06 Dec
$123
$174
07 Dec
$123
$174
08 Dec
$117
$174
09 Dec
$123
$174
10 Dec
$117
$174
11 Dec
$123
$174
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
05 Dec
$125
$159
06 Dec
$125
$159
07 Dec
$130
$159
08 Dec
$123
$159
09 Dec
$125
$159
10 Dec
$123
$159
11 Dec
$125
$159
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
05 Dec
$139
$169
06 Dec
$139
$169
07 Dec
$139
$169
08 Dec
$139
$169
09 Dec
$139
$169
10 Dec
$139
$169
11 Dec
$139
$169
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
05 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
06 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
07 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
08 Dec
$164
$188
09 Dec
$167
$188
10 Dec
$164
$188
11 Dec
$167
$188
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
05 Dec
$169
$249
06 Dec
$169
$249
07 Dec
$169
$249
08 Dec
$162
$249
09 Dec
$169
$249
10 Dec
$202
$249
11 Dec
$225
$249
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
05 Dec
$180
$195
06 Dec
$180
$195
07 Dec
$180
$195
08 Dec
$177
$195
09 Dec
$180
$195
10 Dec
$177
$195
11 Dec
$180
$195
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
05 Dec
$135
$155
06 Dec
$135
$155
07 Dec
$135
$155
08 Dec
$135
$155
09 Dec
$135
$155
10 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
11 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
05 Dec
$140
$159
06 Dec
$140
$159
07 Dec
$140
$159
08 Dec
$137
$159
09 Dec
$140
$159
10 Dec
$137
$159
11 Dec
$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 05 December, 2025
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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.
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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
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis Airlie Beach
View details4.5 (4)Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun 09:00–12:00366 Shute Harbour Rd Block B Shop 5, Queensland
Budget Airlie Beach Downtown
View details4.9 (4)Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun 09:00–12:00366 Shute Harbour Rd Block B Shop 5, Queensland
Hertz Airlie Beach Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–16:30, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun 09:00–12:00342 Shute Harbour Rd, Queensland
Thrifty Airlie Beach
View details5.0 (4)Mon–Fri 08:00–16:30, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun 09:00–12:00342 Shute Harbour Rd, Queensland
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.
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