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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.
Intermediate Ute (single/extended cab)
View offerTravel 16 Jan - 21 Jan 2026
from AUD $103/day
Economy Car
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from AUD $105/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 16 Jan - 21 Jan 2026
from AUD $107/day
Intermediate Car
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from AUD $114/day
Standard Car
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from AUD $117/day
Special
View offerTravel 16 Jan - 21 Jan 2026
from AUD $121/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 16 Jan - 21 Jan 2026
from AUD $123/day
Economy SUV
View offerTravel 16 Jan - 21 Jan 2026
from AUD $124/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 16 Jan - 21 Jan 2026
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 January 13, 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 13 January, 2026
YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY
Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 17 Oct 2025bram m.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarAirlie Beach
- 04 Nov 2025dwayne n.Booked: Toyota Camry Hybrid or similarCairns Airport
- 23 Sep 2025andrew s.Booked: Compact AutomaticSunshine Coast Airport (Maroochydore)
- 20 Oct 2025john p.Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similarTownsville Airport
- 30 Oct 2025karthick m.Booked: Toyota Kluger or similarWollongong
- 07 Nov 2025tracy f.Booked: Volkswagen Polo or similarAdelaide Airport
- 06 Nov 2025luke r.Booked: Cupra Formentor or similarHobart Airport
- 25 Oct 2025ian w.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarCairns Central
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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
38%
$79$82
Kia SportageIntermediate SUV
5
5
2 small
$79$82Rent withBudget
2
25%
$59$89
Toyota Corolla HatchIntermediate Car
5
5
2 small
$59$89Rent withAvis
3
13%
$209$209
Kia CarnivalFullsize Passenger Van
8
4
2 large, 2 small
$209$209Rent withHertz
4
13%
$119$119
Toyota Corolla HybridCompact Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
$119$119Rent withThrifty
5
13%
$175$175
Toyota Kluger HybridFullsize SUV
7
4
3 large, 2 small
$175$175Rent withThrifty
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
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz
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 CamryHybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersBudget
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, Avis, Budget
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 13 January, 2026
Airlie Beach daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a car compact
Price range over the past 12 months for a car economy
Price range over the past 12 months for a car intermediate
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Jan
$109
$134
14 Jan
$109
$134
15 Jan
$109
$125
16 Jan
$105
$125
17 Jan
$109
$125
18 Jan
$105
$125
19 Jan
$109
$125
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Jan
$121
$128
14 Jan
$121
$128
15 Jan
$121
$128
16 Jan
$114
$128
17 Jan
$121
$128
18 Jan
$114
$128
19 Jan
$121
$128
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Jan
$123
$162
14 Jan
$123
$162
15 Jan
$123
$162
16 Jan
$117
$162
17 Jan
$123
$162
18 Jan
$117
$162
19 Jan
$123
$162
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Jan
$125
$159
14 Jan
$125
$159
15 Jan
$125
$159
16 Jan
$123
$159
17 Jan
$125
$159
18 Jan
$123
$159
19 Jan
$125
$159
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Jan
$139
$169
14 Jan
$139
$169
15 Jan
$139
$169
16 Jan
$139
$169
17 Jan
$139
$169
18 Jan
$139
$169
19 Jan
$139
$169
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Jan
$169
$188
14 Jan
$167
$188
15 Jan
$167
$188
16 Jan
$162
$188
17 Jan
$167
$188
18 Jan
$162
$188
19 Jan
$167
$188
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Jan
$169
$179
14 Jan
$169
$179
15 Jan
$169
$179
16 Jan
$162
$179
17 Jan
$169
$179
18 Jan
$162
$179
19 Jan
$169
$249
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Jan
$180
$195
14 Jan
$180
$195
15 Jan
$180
$195
16 Jan
$177
$195
17 Jan
$180
$195
18 Jan
$177
$195
19 Jan
$180
$195
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Jan
$239
$249
14 Jan
$239
$249
15 Jan
$239
$249
16 Jan
$239
$249
17 Jan
$239
$249
18 Jan
$239
$249
19 Jan
$239
$249
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Jan
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
14 Jan
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
15 Jan
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
16 Jan
$103
$114
17 Jan
$109
$114
18 Jan
$103
$114
19 Jan
$109
$114
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Jan
$140
$159
14 Jan
$140
$159
15 Jan
$140
$159
16 Jan
$137
$159
17 Jan
$140
$159
18 Jan
$137
$159
19 Jan
$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 13 January, 2026
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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 $179 per day for a Fullsize 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 between AUD $177 and AUD $245 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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