The easiest way to book a car hire at Canberra Airport (CBR)
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Canberra International Airport is the only commercial airport serving Australia’s capital and it serves international and domestic flights. Located just a 15-minute drive (around eight kilometres) from Canberra, the airport is accessible by public transport with a single bus line (Route 3) taking around 20 minutes to the city centre.
Let VroomVroomVroom make searching, comparing and booking an affordable hire car for pick up at Canberra Airport easy. With our easy-to-use search function, you can search for and book your hire car in as little as two minutes.
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Canberra Airport pickup and return guideSpecial
Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similar
View offerTravel 21 Sep - 28 Sep 2026
from AUD $49/day
Compact Car
Mg 3 Core or similar
View offerTravel 21 Sep - 28 Sep 2026
from AUD $51/day
Intermediate Car
Mazda 3 or similar
View offerTravel 21 Sep - 28 Sep 2026
from AUD $54/day
Compact SUV
Mazda Cx3 or similar
View offerTravel 21 Sep - 28 Sep 2026
from AUD $57/day
Economy Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 19 Sep - 22 Sep 2026
from AUD $58/day
Intermediate Sport
Toyota bZ4X or similar
View offerTravel 19 Sep - 22 Sep 2026
from AUD $60/day
Standard Elite Sport
Polestar 2 or similar
View offerTravel 19 Sep - 22 Sep 2026
from AUD $62/day
Economy SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
View offerTravel 19 Sep - 22 Sep 2026
from AUD $63/day
Intermediate SUV
Hyundai Kona or similar
View offerTravel 19 Sep - 22 Sep 2026
from AUD $70/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 18, 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 18 September, 2026
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- 12 Sep 2026murray s.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarCanberra Airport
- 09 Sep 2026gail b.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarCanberra Airport
- 05 Jul 2026des g.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarCanberra Airport
- 25 Jun 2026thien truong p.Booked: Kia Carnival or similarCanberra Airport
- 13 Jun 2026joshua w.Booked: Polestar 2 or similarCanberra Airport
- 11 Jun 2026markus t.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarCanberra Airport
- 27 Jul 2026benjamin s.Booked: Kia Picanto or similarFrankston
- 01 Sep 2026brett w.Booked: Toyota Yaris Cross or similarAdelaide Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Canberra Airport
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Monospace, Passenger Van, Pick up (single/extended cab), SUV and Sport. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Seven car rental depots at Canberra Airport. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Redspot, Sixt and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available at Canberra Airport
Popular rental car models at Canberra Airport last month
- % of BookingsModelPrice range last monthProviders
1
23%
$153$277
Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridIntermediate Car
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Rent withSixt, Redspot, Thrifty, Avis
2
8%
$108$92Mystery CarSpecial Special Offer Car
5
4
1 small
Rent withEuropcar, Budget, Redspot
3
7%
$67$301
Mazda CX-30Compact SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Rent withThrifty, Europcar, Sixt
4
7%
$83$387
Toyota RAV4 HybridStandard SUV
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Rent withSixt, Thrifty
5
6%
$60$106
MG3 CoreEconomy Car
5
5
1 small
Rent withRedspot
Audi vehicles for hire at Canberra Airport
Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Audi Q5
5
4
3 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
AUDI Q5 INC. GPS
5
4
3 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Ford vehicles for hire at Canberra Airport
Ford Everest
7
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Sixt
Ford Mustang GT
2
2
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Ford Ranger
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Honda vehicles for hire at Canberra Airport
Honda CR-V
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai vehicles for hire at Canberra Airport
Hyundai i30 HybridHybrid
5
4
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai Staria
8
5
4 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire at Canberra Airport
Kia Carnival
8
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Sixt, Redspot, Avis
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Sixt
Kia K4
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Sixt
Kia Sportage
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, Avis, Budget, Thrifty
Kia Stonic
5
5
3 small
ProvidersBudget
Land Rover vehicles for hire at Canberra Airport
Land Rover Defender
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Mazda vehicles for hire at Canberra Airport
Mazda 3
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mazda CX-3
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Sixt, Redspot
Mazda CX-30
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-5
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-8
7
5
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Mercedes vehicles for hire at Canberra Airport
Mercedes Gle
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
MG vehicles for hire at Canberra Airport
MG HS Vibe
5
5
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
MG3 Core
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Redspot
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Canberra Airport
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mitsubishi Pajero
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersBudget
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD
7
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Nissan vehicles for hire at Canberra Airport
Nissan X-TrailHybrid
5
5
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Polestar vehicles for hire at Canberra Airport
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Europcar
Skoda vehicles for hire at Canberra Airport
Skoda Octavia
5
4
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Skoda Scala Select
5
4
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Subaru vehicles for hire at Canberra Airport
Subaru Crosstrek
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Suzuki vehicles for hire at Canberra Airport
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget
Toyota vehicles for hire at Canberra Airport
12 Seat Toyota HiAce
12
3
ProvidersHertz
Toyota bZ4XElectric
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Camry
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz, Budget, Avis
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, Sixt, Avis
Toyota CH-R
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Avis, Redspot
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Sixt
Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Toyota Cross HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Fortuner
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Hilux - Tray
5
4
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Toyota Hilux - tub
5
4
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD
2
2
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Kluger
7
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Prado
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Rav4 HybridHybrid
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Toyota Yaris
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
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Volkswagen vehicles for hire at Canberra Airport
Volkswagen Polo
5
5
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Other vehicles for hire at Canberra Airport
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
ProvidersHertz
Mystery Car
5
4
1 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Hertz, Budget, Redspot
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 18 September, 2026
Canberra Airport daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for an intermediate car
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact car
Price range over the past 12 months for a standard car
Price range over the past 12 months for an economy car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$51
$161
19 Sep
$56
$140
20 Sep
$56
$140
21 Sep
$51
$200
22 Sep
$103
$168
23 Sep
$108
$169
24 Sep
$74
$140
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$53
$164
19 Sep
$58
$143
20 Sep
$58
$143
21 Sep
$54
$197
22 Sep
$106
$166
23 Sep
$111
$167
24 Sep
$78
$143
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$73
$186
19 Sep
$73
$153
20 Sep
$73
$177
21 Sep
$73
$350
22 Sep
$118
$350
23 Sep
$132
$350
24 Sep
$108
$333
Price range over the past 12 months for an intermediate SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a standard SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$57
$487
19 Sep
$61
$487
20 Sep
$61
$487
21 Sep
$57
$487
22 Sep
$110
$487
23 Sep
$117
$487
24 Sep
$81
$487
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$63
$539
19 Sep
$70
$539
20 Sep
$70
$539
21 Sep
$98
$539
22 Sep
$152
$539
23 Sep
$121
$539
24 Sep
$84
$539
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$66
$597
19 Sep
$82
$597
20 Sep
$109
$597
21 Sep
$106
$597
22 Sep
$181
$597
23 Sep
$181
$597
24 Sep
$118
$597
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$114
$559
19 Sep
$129
$550
20 Sep
$154
$532
21 Sep
$161
$550
22 Sep
$337
$532
23 Sep
$336
$550
24 Sep
$181
$550
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize passenger van
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$197
$352
19 Sep
$295
$314
20 Sep
$295
$304
21 Sep
$285
$316
22 Sep
$295
$316
23 Sep
$295
$316
24 Sep
$295
$316
Price range over the past 12 months for a standard elite sport
Price range over the past 12 months for an intermediate sport
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$497
$618
19 Sep
$549
$618
20 Sep
$549
$549
21 Sep
$497
$618
22 Sep
$549
$549
23 Sep
$549
$549
24 Sep
$549
$549
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$497
$549
19 Sep
$549
$549
20 Sep
$549
$549
21 Sep
$497
$549
22 Sep
$549
$549
23 Sep
$549
$549
24 Sep
$549
$549
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$60
$82
19 Sep
$60
$82
20 Sep
$60
$82
21 Sep
$61
$198
22 Sep
$113
$166
23 Sep
$116
$167
24 Sep
$78
$78
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$62
$70
19 Sep
$62
$62
20 Sep
$62
$62
21 Sep
$63
$117
22 Sep
$115
$115
23 Sep
$117
$127
24 Sep
$79
$81
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$268
$288
19 Sep
$268
$268
20 Sep
$268
$268
21 Sep
$268
$288
22 Sep
$268
$268
23 Sep
$268
$268
24 Sep
$268
$268
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$73
$74
19 Sep
$73
$73
20 Sep
$73
$73
21 Sep
$73
$118
22 Sep
$116
$116
23 Sep
$129
$139
24 Sep
$106
$106
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 18 September, 2026
Car rental depots at Canberra Airport
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis Canberra Airport
4.1 (7)54 Nomad Dr Terminal Building
Mon–Fri 07:00–22:15, Sat 08:00–22:15, Sun 10:00–22:15
Budget Canberra Airport
4.7 (10)Terminal Building (Metro)
Mon–Fri 07:00–22:15, Sat 08:00–22:15, Sun 10:00–22:15
Europcar Canberra Airport
4.7 (4)Terminal Building Canberra Airport
Mon–Fri 07:00–22:30, Sat 08:00–22:30, Sun 09:00–22:30
Hertz Canberra Airport
4.4 (7)Pialligo Ave
Mon–Fri 07:00–22:30, w/e 08:00–22:30
Redspot Canberra Airport
N/ATerminal Avenue, Canberra Airport,
Mon–Sun 07:00–22:00
Sixt Canberra Airport
4.9 (16)Terminal Building, Canberra
Mon–Fri 07:00–22:00, w/e 07:00–19:00
Thrifty Canberra Airport
3.6 (4)Pialligo Avenue
Mon–Fri 07:00–22:30, w/e 08:00–22:30Car had damage on it, this caused alot of problems (Philip B. · Jul 2026)
Nearby Canberra 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 — Canberra Airport, here’s a selection of hire car depots to choose from.
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car at Canberra Airport
How much does it cost to hire a car at Canberra Airport?
For a rental period from 21 September to 28 September 2026, prices range from AUD $51 per day for a Compact Car to AUD $238 per day for a Fullsize Car. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle at Canberra Airport.
What is the cheapest car rental at Canberra Airport?
The cheapest car rental at Canberra Airport for the rental period from 21 September to 28 September 2026 is a Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similar from Europcar costing AUD $49 per day. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
What is the best way to rent a cheap car at Canberra Airport?
Booking your hire car at Canberra Airport 10 days beforehand can save you over 12 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Canberra Airport?
The price of a minivan hired at Canberra Airport from 25 September to 2 October 2026 ranges from AUD $91 to AUD $285 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental at Canberra Airport.
How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car at Canberra Airport?
An electric rental car hired at Canberra Airport from 19 September to 22 September 2026 costs AUD $60 per day before any added extras. As rates can vary depending on the depot location, please enter your travel dates in the search form to compare live rates, rental car provider options, and depot location.
What is the highest-rated hire car at Canberra Airport?
The highest-rated rental car at Canberra Airport is Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the best car rental company at Canberra Airport?
Sixt is our highest-rated car hire provider at Canberra Airport, scoring an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company at Canberra Airport?
Europcar is the cheapest car rental company at Canberra Airport, with rates from AUD $55 per day based on our rolling weekly search data. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental at Canberra 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 Canberra 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.
Why would I need a rental car from Canberra Airport?
We help book hire cars for many customers arriving at Canberra Airport. The purpose of having a rental car to drive around Canberra ranges from government employees needing transportation, to travellers wanting to explore the nation’s capital visiting attractions including the National Museum and the National War Memorial. People also collect a hire car from Canberra Airport to drive to other locations in the region such as Kosciuszko National Park and other destinations in the Snowy Mountains.
Can I drive from Canberra Airport to Sydney in a rental car?
Yes, you can drive from Canberra to Sydney which is approximately 290 kms away via the M31. It is a pretty easy drive once you hit the highway with quite a few options to pull over for a break along the way.
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