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Car rental rates in Nowra, New South Wales
The Shoalhaven region’s largest coastal town, Nowra sits by the Shoalhaven River about an hour drive south of Wollongong, and is known for its excellent food and wine culture along with its proximity to the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast.
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Compact Car
View offerTravel 06 Mar - 09 Mar 2026
from AUD $44/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 06 Mar - 09 Mar 2026
from AUD $47/day
Standard Car
View offerTravel 06 Mar - 09 Mar 2026
from AUD $57/day
Fullsize Car
View offerTravel 06 Mar - 09 Mar 2026
from AUD $57/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 06 Mar - 09 Mar 2026
from AUD $77/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 06 Mar - 09 Mar 2026
from AUD $84/day
Economy SUV
View offerTravel 07 Mar - 12 Mar 2026
from AUD $100/day
Intermediate Ute (single/extended cab)
View offerTravel 09 Mar - 14 Mar 2026
from AUD $100/day
Fullsize SUV
View offerTravel 07 Mar - 12 Mar 2026
from AUD $142/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on March 04, 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 04 March, 2026
YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY
Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 01 Jan 2026brian v.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarNowra
- 13 Nov 2025andrew l.Booked: Mazda CX-3 or similarSouth Nowra Downtown
- 19 Jan 2026shirlene h.Booked: Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid or similarProserpine Airport
- 24 Nov 2025paul b.Booked: MG 3 or similarBrisbane Domestic Airport
- 02 Jan 2026john a.Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similarBrisbane Airport
- 21 Jan 2026michael b.Booked: Kia Carnival or similarBrisbane Airport
- 29 Dec 2025kelly w.Booked: Mystery Car or similarAdelaide Airport
- 07 Jan 2026joseph p.Booked: Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab or similarKalgoorlie Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Nowra
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab) and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Four car rental depots in Nowra. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Nowra
Isuzu vehicles for hire in Nowra
Isuzu D-Max
2
5
ProvidersBudget
Isuzu FRR 500
2
5
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in Nowra
Kia Carnival
8
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty
Kia Cerato
5
4
1 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia Sportage
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty, Avis, Budget
Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
ProvidersBudget
Mazda vehicles for hire in Nowra
Mazda CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty
Mazda CX-30
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty
Mazda CX5
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Nowra
Suzuki Swift
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota vehicles for hire in Nowra
12 Seat Toyota HiAce
12
4
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty
Mine Equipped Toyota Prado
5
4
4 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota C-HR
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Camry
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota CH-R
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Coaster 22 Seater
22
5
ProvidersBudget
Toyota Corolla
5
4
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Hertz, Thrifty
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty
Toyota Fortuner
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty
Toyota Hilux
5
4
ProvidersBudget
Toyota Kluger
7
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty
Toyota Prado GX Mine Spec
5
4
ProvidersBudget
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Other vehicles for hire in Nowra
19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift
3
2
ProvidersThrifty
2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray
2
2
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty
4wd Tray
2
5
ProvidersBudget
8 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty
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 04 March, 2026
Nowra daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Mar
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
05 Mar
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
06 Mar
$44
$120
07 Mar
$68
$120
08 Mar
$120
$120
09 Mar
$68
$120
10 Mar
$68
$120
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Mar
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
05 Mar
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
06 Mar
$47
$82
07 Mar
$73
$85
08 Mar
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
09 Mar
$73
$85
10 Mar
$73
$85
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Mar
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
05 Mar
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
06 Mar
$57
$91
07 Mar
$75
$91
08 Mar
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
09 Mar
$75
$91
10 Mar
$75
$91
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Mar
$120
$135
05 Mar
$120
$135
06 Mar
$77
$138
07 Mar
$77
$138
08 Mar
$120
$135
09 Mar
$77
$138
10 Mar
$77
$138
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Mar
$140
$145
05 Mar
$140
$145
06 Mar
$84
$145
07 Mar
$84
$145
08 Mar
$140
$145
09 Mar
$84
$145
10 Mar
$84
$145
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Mar
$155
$165
05 Mar
$155
$165
06 Mar
$155
$165
07 Mar
$142
$165
08 Mar
$155
$165
09 Mar
$142
$165
10 Mar
$155
$165
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Mar
$180
$180
05 Mar
$180
$180
06 Mar
$180
$180
07 Mar
$152
$180
08 Mar
$175
$180
09 Mar
$152
$180
10 Mar
$180
$180
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Mar
$170
$170
05 Mar
$170
$170
06 Mar
$170
$170
07 Mar
$170
$170
08 Mar
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
09 Mar
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
10 Mar
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
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Mar
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
05 Mar
$250
$250
06 Mar
$250
$250
07 Mar
$200
$250
08 Mar
$250
$250
09 Mar
$200
$250
10 Mar
$250
$250
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Mar
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
05 Mar
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
06 Mar
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
07 Mar
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
08 Mar
$120
$120
09 Mar
$100
$120
10 Mar
$120
$120
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Mar
$170
$170
05 Mar
$170
$170
06 Mar
$170
$170
07 Mar
$155
$170
08 Mar
$170
$170
09 Mar
$155
$170
10 Mar
$170
$170
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 04 March, 2026
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Car rental depots in Nowra
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Avis Nowra
View details4.2 (1)Mon–Fri 08:00–16:30, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun ClosedCorner Bolong Road & Beinda Street Nowra Skyview Service Station, New South Wales
Budget Nowra
View details4.9 (3)Mon–Fri 08:00–16:30, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun ClosedCnr Bolong Rd & Beinda St Metro Petroleum, New South Wales
Hertz South Nowra Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–16:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–12:00282 Princes Hwy, New South Wales
Thrifty South Nowra
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–16:00, Sat–Sun Closed282 Princes Hwy, New South Wales
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Nowra
How much does it cost to hire a car in Nowra?
Prices start at AUD $44 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $165 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Nowra.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Nowra?
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 $170 and AUD $250 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Nowra.
What is the highest-rated hire car in Nowra?
The highest-rated rental car in Nowra is Kia Sportage or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Nowra?
Budget is the highest-rated car hire provider in Nowra, based on ratings by our customers.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Nowra?
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 Nowra 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.
What will it cost to park in Nowra?
Shoalhaven City Council maintains several car parks in Nowra and there is also on-street parking available with varying time limits. Check parking signs before leaving your car so you don’t get a fine.
Can I pick up a car hire in Nowra and drop off in another location?
Absolutely. You can pick up your hire car in Nowra and drop off in another location. However, there may be a one-way fee charged to your booking by your supplier. To avoid surprises, we add this charge to the total cost displayed in our search engine.
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