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Compare rates and book a car hire at Darwin Airport (DRW)

Darwin Airport

Find the perfect car for your Northern Territory adventure by comparing Australia’s leading car hire companies with VroomVroomVroom. We’ll show you the best rates available, and make sure the vehicle is ready for your collection when you touch down at Darwin Airport (DRW). The airport is the busiest in the Northern Territory and one of the primary gateways into Australia’s Top End. It is located in the suburb of Eaton, which is 13 kilometres northeast of the CBD, and the journey from the city to the airport takes about 15 minutes by car.

Quick facts on hiring a car at Darwin Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Monospace, Passenger Van, SUV and Ute.
🔑 No. of depotsEight car rental depots at Darwin Airport.
✅ Rental brandsAlamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty.

Upcoming car rental rates at Darwin Airport*

Economy Car
Economy Car

Starts at AUD $49/day
From December 13, 2023 to December 16, 2023
Compact Car
Compact Car

Starts at AUD $50/day
From December 13, 2023 to December 16, 2023
Intermediate SUV
Intermediate SUV

Starts at AUD $52/day
From December 10, 2023 to December 15, 2023
Passenger Van
Passenger Van

Starts at AUD $100/day
From December 12, 2023 to December 17, 2023

*Rates last updated on December 07, 2023 Rental rate prices displayed were available in response to a search at 7:02 am on December 07, 2023 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.

Car rental depots at Darwin Airport

Please note that the depot hours below may change at any time without notice.

Alamo Darwin Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - fri
    08:00 - 18:00
  • sat - sun
    09:00 - 17:00
Avis Darwin Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - fri
    08:00 - 23:45
  • saturday
    08:30 - 18:00
  • sunday
    08:00 - 23:45
Budget Darwin Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - fri
    08:00 - 01:00
  • saturday
    09:00 - 23:59
  • sunday
    09:00 - 01:00
Dollar Darwin Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - fri
    08:00 - 22:00
  • saturday
    08:00 - 18:00
  • sunday
    08:00 - 22:00
Enterprise Darwin Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - fri
    08:00 - 18:00
  • sat - sun
    09:00 - 17:00
Hertz Darwin Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - fri
    08:00 - 22:00
  • saturday
    08:00 - 18:00
  • sunday
    08:00 - 22:00
Sixt Darwin Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - fri
    09:00 - 17:00
  • sat - sun
    Closed
Thrifty Darwin Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - sun
    00:00 - 02:00
    08:00 - 19:30
    23:00 - 00:00

Picking up a rental car at Darwin Airport

There are a selection of car rental companies located at Darwin Airport. See below for clear instructions on how to find Darwin Airport’s car hire desks and where to pick up your rental car in each terminal.

Darwin Airport orientation: Terminals

Darwin Airport has one terminal from where both domestic and international flights operate. The terminal is divided into two levels, with the ground level where you’ll find the arrivals area, baggage claim, and transportation options. The upper level is where you will find the departures area, check-in counters, and security checkpoints.

International and Domestic Terminal

Where are the on-airport hire car desks?

The on-airport car hire desks can be found at Arrivals close to the baggage claim area on the ground level.

Where are the on-airport hire cars parked?

The on-airport rental cars are located just outside the terminal.

What should I do if the car hire desk is unattended?

Hopefully, the car rental company has left a sign with instructions or a contact number. In this situation, use the number they have provided and let them know that you have arrived or follow the directions out to the car park where a rental attendant will help you.

If there is no sign, check your booking confirmation email for a contact phone number.

If you still have no luck finding assistance, contact us. Don’t be alarmed. It’s not unusual to see unmanned desks, and rest assured there’s usually someone who can help out in the car park where the rental cars are located.

Where are the off-airport hire cars?

If you booked with an off-airport provider, you’ll need to catch a shuttle to the car rental provider’s premises near the airport.

Dropping off a hire car at Darwin Airport

International and Domestic Terminal

Returning an on-airport hire car

You’ll need to return your hire car to the same location as the pick up area detailed above.

Returning an off-airport hire car

For Bargain Car Rentals, return the vehicle to the depot located at 1/8 Osgood Drive Eaton. A courtesy shuttle service will take you directly to the designated drop-off point close to the Departure Terminal.

The information in this section was last reviewed on June 12, 2023.


Frequently asked questions for Darwin Airport car hire

How much does it cost to hire a car at Darwin Airport?

Prices start at AUD $49 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $261 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle at Darwin Airport.

How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Darwin Airport?

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 $100 and AUD $197 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates at Darwin Airport.

What is the highest-rated hire car at Darwin Airport?

The highest-rated rental car at Darwin Airport is Mitsubishi ASX or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

What is the highest-rated car hire provider at Darwin Airport?

Budget is the highest-rated car hire provider at Darwin Airport, based on ratings by our customers.

Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental at Darwin 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 Darwin Airport may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it's best to see what day rates result first.

Is there a car rental provider at Darwin Airport that offers unlimited kilometres?

Enterprise offers unlimited kilometres for the duration of the rental period at Darwin Airport.


What our customers say

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