Great value rental cars from Canberra’s most trusted car hire providers
The capital of Australia, Canberra offers far more than Parliament House when it comes to considering a visit. Home to world-class museums and galleries, plenty of parklands, and a relaxed small-city feel, Canberra has more than enough to enthrall first-time visitors. If you’re planning a road trip from Sydney to Melbourne, Canberra is an ideal destination to work into your plans.
The city also forms a perfect base for exploratory road trips — it is the closest capital city to the Australian Alps and is also within easy driving distance of a particularly beautiful stretch of the southern New South Wales coast.
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on April 26, 2025 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 26 April, 2025
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab), SUV, Sport and Wagon/Estate. |
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| 🔑 No. of depots | Six car rental depots in Canberra. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
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28%
Mazda CX-3Economy SUV
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Hertz, Thrifty
2
13%
Mystery CarSpecial Special Offer Car
5
4
1 small
Europcar, Budget
3
9%
Kia SportageIntermediate SUV
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Avis, Hertz
4
9%
Kia CarnivalFullsize Passenger Van
8
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty
5
9%
Cupra Ateca VzxFullsize Elite Wagon/Estate
5
5
1 small
Europcar
Audi Q5
5
4
3 large, 1 small
Hertz
Ford Everest Trend
5
4
4 small
Europcar
Ford Ranger
5
4
3 large, 2 small
Hertz
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Hyundai i30
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 small
Budget
Kia Carnival
8
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz, Avis
Kia Cerato
5
4
2 small
Europcar, Budget
Kia Sportage
5
4
3 small
Europcar, Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
Budget
Mazda CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Hertz
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-9
7
4
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda Cx3
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mg 3 Core
5
4
2 small
Europcar
Mg Zs Excite
5
4
2 small
Europcar
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Hertz
Subaru Forester
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Suzuki Swift
5
5
2 small
Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Tesla Model Y ElectricElectric
5
4
3 small
Avis
Toyota C-HR
5
5
3 small
Avis
Toyota Camry
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Hertz, Avis, Budget
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Hertz, Avis
Toyota Corolla
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Hertz, Avis
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
Avis
Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD
2
2
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Hilux XCab UTE
2
2
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
5
5
4 small
Avis, Budget
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Hertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Prado
5
5
4 small
Avis, Budget
19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift
3
2
Thrifty, Hertz
2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray
2
2
Thrifty, Hertz
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
4
Thrifty, Hertz
Cupra Ateca Vzx
5
5
1 small
Europcar
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
Thrifty, Hertz
Mystery Car
5
4
1 small
Europcar, Budget
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 26 April, 2025
Are you flying into Canberra?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Canberra Airport (CBR).
The speed limit in Canberra is 50km/hr unless signposted otherwise and is enforced by speed cameras and average speed cameras.
Canberra is known for its roundabouts and their role in helping traffic flow smoothly. You can generally drive from one side of Canberra to the other in around half an hour.
There’s plenty of parking in Canberra’s CBD and the Parliamentary Triangle. You should expect to pay up to AUD$20 per day for parking.
Planning to get a one-way car rental for an interstate trip? You can book a hire car in Canberra 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.
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.
It’s important to return your hire car with a full tank of fuel to avoid extra fees. With so many service stations in Canberra, 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 hire depots in Canberra are marked on the map below.
Shop 5-51/53 Mort St, Braddon ACT, 2612
Today • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
4.70 • 2 ratings
Shop 5-51/53 Mort St, Braddon ACT, 2612
Today • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
4.82 • 10 ratings
5/26 Essington Street, Canberra ACT, 2911
Today • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
8 Kemble Court, Mitchell NSW, 2911
Today • 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
5.00 • 1 rating
33 Mort St, Braddon ACT, 2612
Today • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
4.28 • 8 ratings
8 Kemble Court, Mitchell ACT, 2911
Today • 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Whether you’re a local after a short rental, or a visitor chasing value for money, have a look at picking up at one of our many locations across Canberra. With depots from the city to the suburbs, there’s sure to be a location that suits your needs.
On hiring a car in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Prices start at AUD $73 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $186 per day for a Standard SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Canberra.
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs AUD $182 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in Canberra.
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 AUD $129 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Canberra.
The highest-rated rental car in Canberra is Toyota Camry or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
Hertz is the highest-rated car hire provider in Canberra, based on ratings by our customers.
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 Canberra 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.
Being a smaller city it is easy to find your way around Canberra in a rental car, however, there are a lot of roundabouts. Be sure you are confident with the roundabout rules and we would suggest using a navigation system to assist with directions. There are traffic signs that clearly state the speed limit on each road as this differs.
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