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The closest airport to the amazing Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ), offers easy access to the Australian Outback, which is located just 30 kilometres to the south of the airport.


VroomVroomVroom compares the lowest rates on rental cars at Ayers Rock Airport. Secure your vehicle today, and hit the ground driving with a quality vehicle at an affordable price.

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    Our customers have rated their Ayers Rock Airport car rental booking experience 4.8/5
    (111 reviews)
    • 14 Jun 2026

      Sooo much better than trying to book through the hire companies.

      michaela t.
      Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
      Ayers Rock Airport
      Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    • 04 Apr 2026

      Great service

      garang a.
      Booked: 12 Seat Toyota HiAce or similar
      Penrith Downtown
      12 Seat Toyota HiAce or similar
    • 06 Jun 2026

      👍

      peter c.
      Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
      Brisbane Airport
      Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
    • 19 May 2026

      EASY

      donald h.
      Booked: Toyota Kluger or similar
      Perth T3 or T4 Airport
      Toyota Kluger or similar
    • 28 Jun 2026

      one-way rental option, specification of on-airport vs off-airport

      jamie c.
      Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid or similar
      Ballina Airport
      Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid or similar
    • 09 May 2026

      Simplicity

      gino t.
      Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
      Perth Airport
      Suzuki Swift or similar
    • 13 May 2026

      Easy to navigate website

      david b.
      Booked: Compact Automatic
      Brisbane Airport
      Compact Automatic
    • 13 Jun 2026

      Easy booking and good prices

      dinah k.
      Booked: Standard SUV
      Brisbane Airport
      Standard SUV
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    Quick facts on hiring a car at Ayers Rock Airport

    🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Passenger Van and SUV.
    🔑 No. of depotsFour car rental depots at Ayers Rock Airport.
    ✅ Rental brandsAvis, Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty.

    Car models commonly available at Ayers Rock Airport

    Popular rental car models at Ayers Rock Airport last month

    • % of Bookings
      Price range last month

    • 1

      20%

      $232
      $232
      Mazda CX-30

      Mazda CX-30Compact SUV

      5

      4

      2 large, 2 small

      Rent with

      Thrifty

    • 2

      20%

      $276
      $276
      Mazda CX-5

      Mazda CX-5Intermediate SUV

      5

      4

      2 large, 2 small

      Rent with

      Hertz

    • 3

      20%

      $212
      $212
      Suzuki Jimny

      Suzuki JimnyStandard Car

      4

      4

      1 large, 1 small

      Rent with

      Thrifty

    • 4

      20%

      $323
      $323
      Toyota Corolla Hatch

      Toyota Corolla HatchIntermediate Car

      5

      5

      3 small

      Rent with

      Avis

    • 5

      20%

      $454
      $454
      Toyota Kluger

      Toyota KlugerFullsize SUV

      7

      4

      2 large, 2 small

      Rent with

      Thrifty

    Ford vehicles for hire at Ayers Rock Airport

    • Ford Ranger

      Ford Ranger

      5

      4

      3 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Hertz

    Kia vehicles for hire at Ayers Rock Airport

    • Kia Carnival

      Kia Carnival

      8

      5

      2 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    • Kia Sportage

      Kia Sportage

      5

      5

      4 small

      Providers

      Avis, Hertz

    Mazda vehicles for hire at Ayers Rock Airport

    • Mazda CX-3

      Mazda CX-3

      5

      4

      1 large, 1 small

      Providers

      Hertz

    • Mazda CX-30

      Mazda CX-30

      5

      4

      2 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    • Mazda CX-5

      Mazda CX-5

      5

      4

      2 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    Suzuki vehicles for hire at Ayers Rock Airport

    • Suzuki Jimny

      Suzuki Jimny

      4

      4

      1 large, 1 small

      Providers

      Thrifty

    • Suzuki Swift

      Suzuki Swift

      5

      4

      1 large, 1 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota vehicles for hire at Ayers Rock Airport

    • Premium 4WD - Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series

      Premium 4WD - Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series

      7

      4

      1 large, 1 small

      Providers

      Hertz

    • Toyota Camry

      Toyota Camry

      5

      4

      2 large, 1 small

      Providers

      Hertz

    • Toyota Camry Hybrid

      Toyota Camry HybridHybrid

      5

      4

      4 small

      Providers

      Avis, Hertz, Thrifty

    • Toyota Corolla

      Toyota Corolla

      5

      5

      3 small

      Providers

      Avis, Thrifty, Hertz

    • Toyota Corolla Hybrid

      Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

      5

      4

      3 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Hertz

    • Toyota Corolla Hatch

      Toyota Corolla Hatch

      5

      5

      3 small

      Providers

      Avis

    • Toyota Corolla Hybrid

      Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

      5

      4

      1 large, 1 small

      Providers

      Hertz

    • Toyota Cross Hybrid

      Toyota Cross HybridHybrid

      5

      4

      2 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Hertz

    • Toyota Fortuner

      Toyota Fortuner

      5

      4

      3 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Hertz

    • Toyota Kluger

      Toyota Kluger

      7

      4

      2 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Thrifty, Hertz

    • Toyota Kluger Hybrid

      Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid

      7

      4

      3 large, 2 small

      Providers

      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

    • Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

      Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid

      5

      4

      2 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Hertz

    Showing 10 of 14 vehicles

    Other vehicles for hire at Ayers Rock Airport

    • Mystery Car

      Mystery Car

      5

      4

      1 large, 1 small

      Providers

      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 08 July, 2026

    Ayers Rock Airport daily rate data

    We do not have enough historical rental rate data for Ayers Rock Airport to display this chart. This doesn't mean vehicles are unavailable, so please enter your pick-up and drop-off dates to compare current rental car availability and prices at Ayers Rock Airport.

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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 08 July, 2026

    Car rental depots at Ayers Rock Airport

    Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

    • Avis Ayers Rock Airport

      Avis Ayers Rock Airport

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      4.9 (4)Mon–Fri 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Sat Closed, Sun 9:00 AM - 1:45 PM

      Terminal Building (Remote), Northern Territory

    • Dollar Ayers Rock Airport

      Dollar Ayers Rock Airport

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      No reviewsMon–Sun 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

      Coote Rd, Northern Territory

    • Hertz Ayers Rock Airport

      Hertz Ayers Rock Airport

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      4.5 (2)Mon–Sun 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

      Coote Rd, Northern Territory

    • Thrifty Ayers Rock Airport

      Thrifty Ayers Rock Airport

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      5.0 (2)Mon–Sun 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

      Terminal Building, Northern Territory

    Nearby Ayers Rock Airport

    Organising to pick up your hire car from the airport is great for convenience, but can cost more. If you’re looking for a rental car depot that is close to — but not at — Ayers Rock Airport, here’s a selection of hire car depots to choose from.

    Info. Approximate distance calculated from Ayers Rock Airport
    Uluru - Ayers Rock <16km away

    Frequently asked questions

    On hiring a car at Ayers Rock Airport

    • Why are there no hire cars at Ayers Rock Airport at certain times of the year?

      Our data shows that Ayers Rock Airport, along with other isolated cities in Australia, book out of rental cars during peak seasons (i.e., school holidays and major town events) because of the limited amount of rental cars available by providers in the area. We recommend always booking well in advance for this location.

    • What is the highest-rated hire car at Ayers Rock Airport?

      The highest-rated rental car at Ayers Rock Airport is Toyota Camry Hybrid or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

    • What is the highest-rated car hire provider at Ayers Rock Airport?

      Thrifty is the highest-rated car hire provider at Ayers Rock Airport, based on ratings by our customers.

    • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental at Ayers Rock Airport?

      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 at Ayers Rock Airport 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.

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