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Car rental rates in Airlie Beach

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.

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From $98/day

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Economy CarThrifty

From $109/day

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From $110/day

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From $112/day

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From $115/day

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From $115/day

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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on March 19, 2024 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 19 March, 2024

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Our customers have rated their Airlie Beach car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(29 reviews)
  • 19 Feb 2024

    Easy to navigate

    carol m.
    Booked: Toyota RAV4 or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Toyota RAV4 or similar
  • 09 Feb 2024

    Ease of booking the rental vehicle.

    benjamin d.
    Booked: Honda CRV or similar
    Nadi International A/p
    Honda CRV or similar
  • 22 Jan 2024

    Very easy to use

    gillian g.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
    Sydney Downtown
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
  • 23 Dec 2023

    It was easy to book

    kyna c.
    Booked: Nissan X-Trail or similar
    Darwin
    Nissan X-Trail or similar
  • 06 Feb 2024

    Easy and great prices!

    adrian m.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Fremantle
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 02 Feb 2024

    Good number of cars to compare

    david r.
    Booked: Suzuki Baleno or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Suzuki Baleno or similar
  • 04 Feb 2024

    good website and easy to use

    mark b.
    Booked: Kia Carnival or similar
    Ayers Rock Downtown
    Kia Carnival or similar
  • 04 Feb 2024

    good selection and easy to navigate Thank you

    gary h.
    Booked: VW Tiguan or similar
    Gold Coast Airport
    VW Tiguan or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Airlie Beach

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, SUV and Ute.
🔑 No. of depotsFour car rental depots in Airlie Beach.
✅ Rental brandsAvis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available in Airlie Beach

Hyundai vehicles for hire in Airlie Beach

  • Hyundai i30

    Hyundai i30

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Hyundai Kona

    Hyundai Kona

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget

Kia vehicles for hire in Airlie Beach

  • Kia Carnival

    Kia Carnival

    8

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz

    Kia Cerato

    Kia Cerato

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Thrifty, Hertz

    Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

Mazda vehicles for hire in Airlie Beach

  • Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Mazda CX-9

    Mazda CX-9

    7

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX5

    Mazda CX5

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Airlie Beach

  • Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASX

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Nissan vehicles for hire in Airlie Beach

  • Nissan X-Trail

    Nissan X-Trail

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

Suzuki vehicles for hire in Airlie Beach

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    4

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota vehicles for hire in Airlie Beach

  • 12 Seat Toyota HiAce

    12 Seat Toyota HiAce

    12

    4

    Providers

    Hertz

    Mine Equipped Toyota Prado

    Mine Equipped Toyota Prado

    5

    4

    4 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Toyota C-HR

    Toyota C-HR

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

    Toyota Camry

    Toyota Camry

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Hertz

  • Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Hertz

  • Toyota Corolla  Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota Kluger Hybrid

    Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Landcruiser Prado

    Toyota Landcruiser Prado

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

    Toyota Prado

    Toyota Prado

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Other vehicles for hire in Airlie Beach

  • 2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray

    2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray

    2

    2

    Providers

    Hertz

    6 Cubic Metre Van

    6 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    2

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Dual Cab 4WD

    Dual Cab 4WD

    5

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab

    Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab

    5

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Budget

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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 19 March, 2024

Airlie Beach daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Mar

$114

$134

Wed

20 Mar

$114

$134

Thu

21 Mar

$114

$134

Fri

22 Mar

$109

$134

Sat

23 Mar

$114

$134

Sun

24 Mar

$109

$134

Mon

25 Mar

$114

$134

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Mar

$118

$125

Wed

20 Mar

$118

$125

Thu

21 Mar

$118

$125

Fri

22 Mar

$112

$125

Sat

23 Mar

$118

$125

Sun

24 Mar

$112

$125

Mon

25 Mar

$118

$125

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Mar

$121

$157

Wed

20 Mar

$121

$157

Thu

21 Mar

$121

$157

Fri

22 Mar

$115

$157

Sat

23 Mar

$121

$162

Sun

24 Mar

$115

$162

Mon

25 Mar

$121

$162

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Mar

$140

$167

Wed

20 Mar

$140

$167

Thu

21 Mar

$140

$167

Fri

22 Mar

$132

$167

Sat

23 Mar

$140

$167

Sun

24 Mar

$140

$167

Mon

25 Mar

$140

$167

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Mar

$145

$171

Wed

20 Mar

$145

$171

Thu

21 Mar

$145

$167

Fri

22 Mar

$139

$167

Sat

23 Mar

$145

$167

Sun

24 Mar

$139

$167

Mon

25 Mar

$145

$167

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Mar

$157

$198

Wed

20 Mar

$157

$198

Thu

21 Mar

$157

$198

Fri

22 Mar

$147

$198

Sat

23 Mar

$157

$198

Sun

24 Mar

$157

$198

Mon

25 Mar

$165

$198

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Mar

$139

$148

Wed

20 Mar

$139

$148

Thu

21 Mar

$139

$148

Fri

22 Mar

$133

$148

Sat

23 Mar

$139

$148

Sun

24 Mar

$133

$148

Mon

25 Mar

$139

$148

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Mar

$245

$245

Wed

20 Mar

$245

$245

Thu

21 Mar

$245

$245

Fri

22 Mar

$232

$245

Sat

23 Mar

$245

$245

Sun

24 Mar

$245

$245

Mon

25 Mar

$245

$245

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Mar

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

Wed

20 Mar

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

Thu

21 Mar

$119

$119

Fri

22 Mar

$115

$119

Sat

23 Mar

$119

$119

Sun

24 Mar

$119

$119

Mon

25 Mar

$119

$119

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

19 Mar

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

Wed

20 Mar

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

Thu

21 Mar

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

Fri

22 Mar

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

Sat

23 Mar

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

Sun

24 Mar

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

Mon

25 Mar

$160

$169

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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 19 March, 2024

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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.

  • 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.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Avis Airlie Beach

    366 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach QLD, 4802

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    4.53 • 3 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    4

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Budget Airlie Beach Downtown

    366 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach QLD, 4740

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    5.00 • 1 rating

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Hertz Airlie Beach Downtown

    342 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach QLD, 4802

    Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    4.60 • 3 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    4

    Presentation

  • Thrifty Airlie Beach

    342 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach QLD, 4802

    Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    4.95 • 4 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

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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 $109 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $184 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 $133 and AUD $232 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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