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Known as the place “where the Outback meets the tropics,” Katherine is a town situated 320 kilometres south-east of Darwin in the Northern Territory.


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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on June 11, 2026 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 11 June, 2026

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Our customers have rated their Katherine car rental booking experience 5/5
(4 reviews)
  • 12 May 2026

    site very easy to use

    christopher c.
    Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
    Mackay Airport
    Kia Sportage or similar
  • 27 Apr 2026

    Super quick and easy!

    robert s.
    Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Kia Sportage or similar
  • 08 May 2026

    Great price and easy to use!

    xing y.
    Booked: Kia Carnival or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Kia Carnival or similar
  • 03 May 2026

    All very smooth up to this point.

    katrin n.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Townsville Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 12 May 2026

    Always easy with Vroomvroomvroom

    chris m.
    Booked: Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid or similar
    Perth Airport
    Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid or similar
  • 09 May 2026

    Easy booking

    shane g.
    Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
    Melbourne Downtown
    Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
  • 07 May 2026

    Easy

    leahni a.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Suzuki Swift or similar
  • 11 May 2026

    Booking was easy and worked seamlessly.

    christopher n.
    Booked: MG Core 3 or similar
    Canberra Airport
    MG Core 3 or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Katherine

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Pick up (double cab) and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsTwo car rental depots in Katherine.
✅ Rental brandsHertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available in Katherine

Mazda vehicles for hire in Katherine

  • Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Suzuki vehicles for hire in Katherine

  • Suzuki Jimny

    Suzuki Jimny

    4

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty

Toyota vehicles for hire in Katherine

  • Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

  • Toyota Fortuner

    Toyota Fortuner

    5

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Kluger

    Toyota Kluger

    7

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Other vehicles for hire in Katherine

  • Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab

    Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab

    5

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

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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 11 June, 2026

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Car rental depots in Katherine

Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

  • Hertz Katherine Downtown

    Hertz Katherine Downtown

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sat 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Sun Closed

    Cnr Giles & Cameron St, Northern Territory

  • Thrifty Katherine Downtown

    Thrifty Katherine Downtown

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sat 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Sun Closed

    Cnr Giles & Cameron St, Northern Territory

Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Katherine

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Katherine?

    Prices start at AUD $169 per day for a Compact SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Katherine.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Katherine?

    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 Katherine 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 Katherine and drop it off in another location?

    Absolutely. You can pick up your hire car in Katherine and drop off in another location. However, there may be a one-way fee charged to your booking by your supplier. To avoid surprises, we add this charge to the total cost displayed in our search engine.

  • Can I add an additional driver to my booking in Katherine?

    Yes, you can add an additional driver to your booking when you collect your hire car in Katherine. If adding after the pick-up date, you may visit a nearby depot of the supplier you've booked with to present their driver's licence as they will need to be added to the rental agreement before they can drive the hire car.

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