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Great value rental cars from Darwin’s most trusted car hire providers
Australia’s smallest capital city, multicultural Darwin is the capital of the Northern Territory and well worth a visit, with museums, cultural attractions, and a vibrant food scene. Outside the city centre, travellers can visit some of the country’s most spectacular natural attractions, a few of which lie within easy driving distance of Darwin.
Darwin enjoys a tropical climate, with the dry season running from roughly May to October and the wet from November to April, and each of the two seasons offer promising reasons for visiting. Regardless of when you plan to visit, VroomVroomVroom makes booking a hire car in Darwin easy. Search, compare and book with our reliable and affordable options from Australia’s leading hire car companies.
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on December 01, 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.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 01 December, 2023
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| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Monospace, Passenger Van, SUV and Ute. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Seven car rental depots in Darwin. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
1
18%
Kia CeratoIntermediate Car
5
5
2 small
Budget
2
15%
Toyota CamryFullsize Car
5
4
2 small
Budget, Thrifty
3
15%
Suzuki SwiftCompact Car
4
5
1 small
Budget, Thrifty
4
12%
Hyundai KonaCompact SUV
5
5
1 small
Budget
5
12%
Mystery CarSpecial
4
4
Budget
Ford Ranger
5
4
3 large, 2 small
Hertz
Hyundai i30
5
4
1 large, 2 small
Enterprise, Thrifty, Hertz
Hyundai Kona
5
5
1 small
Budget, Sixt
Isuzu MU-X
7
5
4 large, 6 small
Sixt
Kia Carnival
8
5
2 small
Budget, Enterprise, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
Budget, Sixt
Kia Rio
5
4
2 large, 3 small
Sixt
Kia Sportage
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-8
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Enterprise
Mazda CX-9
7
4
2 large, 2 small
Hertz
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
MG MG3
5
4
2 small
Enterprise
Mitsubishi ASX
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Mitsubishi Outlander
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Enterprise
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mitsubishi Triton 4WD dual cab
5
5
6 large, 8 small
Sixt
Nissan Juke
5
5
3 large, 5 small
Sixt
Nissan X-Trail
5
5
2 small
Budget
Skoda Kamiq
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Enterprise
Suzuki Jimny
4
2
2 small
Thrifty
Suzuki Swift
4
5
1 small
Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Premium 4WD - Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series
7
5
1 large, 1 small
Hertz
Toyota Camry
5
4
2 small
Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota CH-R HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Sixt
Toyota Corolla
5
4
1 small
Budget, Enterprise, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 large, 3 small
Sixt
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Hertz, Sixt
Toyota Kluger
5
5
2 small
Budget, Enterprise
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
2 small
Budget
Toyota RAV4
5
5
3 large, 5 small
Sixt
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Hertz
Toyota Yaris
5
4
1 large, 2 small
Enterprise, Sixt
Toyota Yaris Cross
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Sixt
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
Thrifty
Mystery Car
5
4
1 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt, 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.
This information is based on actual data from bookings made in September 2023.
Per day price range
01 Dec
$53
$53
$64
$64
02 Dec
$53
$53
$64
$64
03 Dec
$64
$64
$64
$64
04 Dec
$58
$58
$136
$136
05 Dec
$62
$62
$136
$136
06 Dec
$58
$58
$136
$136
07 Dec
$62
$62
$136
$136
Per day price range
01 Dec
$46
$46
$57
$57
02 Dec
$57
$57
$57
$57
03 Dec
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
04 Dec
$46
$46
$79
$79
05 Dec
$46
$46
$46
$46
06 Dec
$46
$46
$46
$46
07 Dec
$79
$79
$79
$79
Per day price range
01 Dec
$60
$60
$85
$85
02 Dec
$67
$67
$85
$85
03 Dec
$67
$67
$85
$85
04 Dec
$60
$60
$141
$141
05 Dec
$60
$60
$141
$141
06 Dec
$55
$55
$141
$141
07 Dec
$67
$67
$140
$140
Per day price range
01 Dec
$47
$47
$131
$131
02 Dec
$68
$68
$68
$68
03 Dec
$68
$68
$68
$68
04 Dec
$47
$47
$142
$142
05 Dec
$47
$47
$142
$142
06 Dec
$47
$47
$142
$142
07 Dec
$68
$68
$142
$142
Per day price range
01 Dec
$60
$60
$85
$85
02 Dec
$85
$85
$85
$85
03 Dec
$85
$85
$85
$85
04 Dec
$60
$60
$184
$184
05 Dec
$60
$60
$184
$184
06 Dec
$57
$57
$184
$184
07 Dec
$85
$85
$183
$183
Per day price range
01 Dec
$69
$69
$220
$220
02 Dec
$77
$77
$220
$220
03 Dec
$220
$220
$220
$220
04 Dec
$69
$69
$220
$220
05 Dec
$69
$69
$220
$220
06 Dec
$66
$66
$220
$220
07 Dec
$87
$87
$220
$220
Per day price range
01 Dec
$255
$255
$255
$255
02 Dec
$255
$255
$255
$255
03 Dec
$255
$255
$255
$255
04 Dec
$197
$197
$260
$260
05 Dec
$224
$224
$260
$260
06 Dec
$197
$197
$260
$260
07 Dec
$224
$224
$260
$260
Per day price range
01 Dec
$99
$99
$180
$180
02 Dec
$180
$180
$180
$180
03 Dec
$180
$180
$180
$180
04 Dec
$99
$99
$180
$180
05 Dec
$99
$99
$180
$180
06 Dec
$97
$97
$180
$180
07 Dec
$179
$179
$180
$180
Per day price range
01 Dec
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
02 Dec
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
03 Dec
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
04 Dec
$134
$134
$160
$160
05 Dec
$160
$160
$160
$160
06 Dec
$134
$134
$160
$160
07 Dec
$168
$168
$168
$168
Per day price range
01 Dec
$131
$131
$144
$144
02 Dec
$144
$144
$144
$144
03 Dec
$144
$144
$144
$144
04 Dec
$131
$131
$144
$144
05 Dec
$131
$131
$144
$144
06 Dec
$130
$130
$144
$144
07 Dec
$144
$144
$144
$144
Per day price range
01 Dec
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
02 Dec
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
03 Dec
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
04 Dec
$185
$185
$210
$210
05 Dec
$210
$210
$210
$210
06 Dec
$185
$185
$210
$210
07 Dec
$210
$210
$210
$210
Per day price range
01 Dec
$41
$41
$41
$41
02 Dec
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
03 Dec
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
04 Dec
$41
$41
$41
$41
05 Dec
$41
$41
$41
$41
06 Dec
$41
$41
$41
$41
07 Dec
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
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 01 December, 2023
Are you flying into Darwin?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Darwin Airport (DRW).
Cars hired in Darwin may come with a limit on how many kilometres can be driven per day for free. A per-day limit of 100 km is common, with additional kilometres attracting a per-kilometre surcharge of anything from $0.25 to $0.37 per km, excluding taxes. Learn more about limits on hire car kilometres driven.
If hitting the road during peak hours times, allow additional time to get to your destination. In Darwin, there is often more traffic from 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM on weekdays.
Parking in Darwin’s CBD is plentiful with free untimed parking on weekends. Weekday parking starts at AUD$1.30/hr.
If you’re driving onwards from Darwin to explore more of the Northern Territory, check with your hire car provider for suggestions on the best type of vehicle for your trip. Some cars are not suitable or allowed on unsealed roads.
You can use your interstate or overseas driver's licence for up to three months and must carry this with you at all times. If your overseas license isn’t in English, you should also carry an International Driving Permit.
Always drive to the conditions. For example, drive slower if it is raining.
Car hire depots in Darwin City are marked on the map below.
55-59 Mitchell St, Darwin, Darwin City NT, 0800
Today • 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Today •8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
4.00 • 1 rating
55-59 Mitchell St, Darwin, Darwin NT, 0800
Today • 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Today •8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Cnr Smith & Mclachlan Streets, Darwin NT, 0800
Today • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
4.78 • 12 ratings
102 Esplanade, Darwin City NT, 0800
Today • 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
5.00 • 3 ratings
89 Smith St, Darwin NT, 0801
Today • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
64 Stuart Hwy, Stuart Park, Stuart Park NT, 0820
Today • 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Today •7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
5.00 • 3 ratings
137-139 Stuart Highway, Stuart Park NT, 0820
Today • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
4.40 • 1 rating
We ask customers to review the provider's depot experience after they've returned their rental vehicle. The review scores are calculated by averaging the scores of the reviews that we collect. For more information please read our Terms and Conditions.
Learn more about depot reviews.
On hiring a car in Darwin City, Northern Territory
Prices start at AUD $46 per day for an Intermediate Car, up to AUD $251 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Darwin.
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 $97 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Darwin.
The highest-rated rental car in Darwin is Kia Carnival or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
Enterprise and Thrifty are the highest-rated car hire providers in Darwin, based on ratings by our customers.
Enterprise offers unlimited kilometres for the duration of the rental period. Most of our car rental providers in Darwin have kilometre limits, and they are indicated in the vehicle details.
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