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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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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 17, 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 17 October, 2025

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(39 reviews)
  • 28 Sep 2025

    Easy to book

    brian v.
    Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
    Nowra
    Kia Sportage or similar
  • 25 Jun 2025

    Thanks, excellent!!

    david l.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Nowra
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 07 Sep 2025

    Quick & easy

    adrian d.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Townsville Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 19 Aug 2025

    Good!

    nik h.
    Booked: Mazda Cx3 or similar
    Melbourne City
    Mazda Cx3 or similar
  • 09 Sep 2025

    Quick and easy

    sara h.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Tamworth
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 09 Sep 2025

    Easy to complete

    susan m.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Pakenham
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 31 Jul 2025

    Easy to use

    kym g.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
  • 09 Sep 2025

    love the pay on pickup

    john a.
    Booked: Compact SUV
    Sunshine Coast Airport (Maroochydore)
    Compact SUV
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Nowra

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab) and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsFour car rental depots in Nowra.
✅ Rental brandsAvis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available in Nowra

Kia vehicles for hire in Nowra

  • Kia Carnival

    Kia Carnival

    8

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Kia Cerato

    Kia Cerato

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz

    Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget

Mazda vehicles for hire in Nowra

  • Mazda CX-3

    Mazda CX-3

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

    Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX-9

    Mazda CX-9

    7

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

    Mazda CX5

    Mazda CX5

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Nowra

  • Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX

    5

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Suzuki vehicles for hire in Nowra

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

Toyota vehicles for hire in Nowra

  • 12 Seat Toyota HiAce

    12 Seat Toyota HiAce

    12

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota C-HR

    Toyota C-HR

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Toyota Camry

    Toyota Camry

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

    Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

    Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Landcruiser Prado

    Toyota Landcruiser Prado

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Other vehicles for hire in Nowra

  • 19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift

    19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift

    3

    2

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

    2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray

    2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray

    2

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • 8 Cubic Metre Van

    8 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Dual Cab 4WD

    Dual Cab 4WD

    5

    4

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

  • Dual Cab 4WD Lid/Canopy

    Dual Cab 4WD Lid/Canopy

    5

    4

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

    Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab

    Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab

    5

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

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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 17 October, 2025

Nowra daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Oct

$44

$77

Sat

18 Oct

$68

$81

Sun

19 Oct

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

Mon

20 Oct

$68

$81

Tue

21 Oct

$68

$81

Wed

22 Oct

$68

$81

Thu

23 Oct

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

Today

17 Oct

$47

$82

Sat

18 Oct

$73

$85

Sun

19 Oct

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

Mon

20 Oct

$73

$85

Tue

21 Oct

$73

$85

Wed

22 Oct

$73

$85

Thu

23 Oct

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

Today

17 Oct

$57

$88

Sat

18 Oct

$75

$91

Sun

19 Oct

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

Mon

20 Oct

$75

$91

Tue

21 Oct

$75

$91

Wed

22 Oct

$75

$91

Thu

23 Oct

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

Today

17 Oct

$77

$138

Sat

18 Oct

$77

$138

Sun

19 Oct

$120

$135

Mon

20 Oct

$77

$138

Tue

21 Oct

$77

$138

Wed

22 Oct

$77

$138

Thu

23 Oct

$120

$135

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Oct

$84

$145

Sat

18 Oct

$84

$145

Sun

19 Oct

$140

$145

Mon

20 Oct

$84

$145

Tue

21 Oct

$84

$145

Wed

22 Oct

$84

$145

Thu

23 Oct

$140

$145

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Oct

$155

$165

Sat

18 Oct

$155

$165

Sun

19 Oct

$155

$165

Mon

20 Oct

$142

$165

Tue

21 Oct

$155

$165

Wed

22 Oct

$142

$165

Thu

23 Oct

$155

$165

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Oct

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

Sat

18 Oct

$175

$175

Sun

19 Oct

$175

$175

Mon

20 Oct

$150

$175

Tue

21 Oct

$175

$175

Wed

22 Oct

$150

$175

Thu

23 Oct

$175

$175

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Oct

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

Sat

18 Oct

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

Sun

19 Oct

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

Mon

20 Oct

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

Tue

21 Oct

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

Wed

22 Oct

$155

$170

Thu

23 Oct

$170

$170

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Oct

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

Sat

18 Oct

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

Sun

19 Oct

$250

$250

Mon

20 Oct

$200

$250

Tue

21 Oct

$250

$250

Wed

22 Oct

$200

$250

Thu

23 Oct

$250

$250

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Oct

$120

$120

Sat

18 Oct

$120

$120

Sun

19 Oct

$120

$120

Mon

20 Oct

$100

$120

Tue

21 Oct

$120

$120

Wed

22 Oct

$100

$120

Thu

23 Oct

$120

$120

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Oct

$165

$165

Sat

18 Oct

$165

$165

Sun

19 Oct

$150

$165

Mon

20 Oct

$130

$165

Tue

21 Oct

$150

$165

Wed

22 Oct

$130

$165

Thu

23 Oct

$150

$165

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Oct

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

Sat

18 Oct

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

Sun

19 Oct

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

Mon

20 Oct

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

Tue

21 Oct

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

Wed

22 Oct

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

Thu

23 Oct

$170

$170

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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 17 October, 2025

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Car rental depots in Nowra

Car hire depots in Nowra are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Avis Nowra

    Corner Bolong Road & Beinda Street Nowra Skyview Service Station, Bomaderry NSW, 2541

    Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    Closed

    4.20 • 1 rating

    4

    Service

    4

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    4

    Vehicle

    4

    Presentation

  • Budget Nowra

    Cnr Bolong Rd & Beinda St Metro Petroleum, Bomaderry NSW, 2541

    Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    Closed

    4.90 • 2 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Hertz South Nowra Downtown

    282 Princes Hwy, South Nowra, Nsw NSW, 2451

    Today •8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Thrifty South Nowra

    282 Princes Hwy, South Nowra NSW, 2451

    Today •8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

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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 $175 per day for a Premium 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 $155 and AUD $200 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 Cerato 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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