Car hire in Perth, from major providers including No Birds and Redspot
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Cheapest rate today, by vehicle class in Perth
Compare live car rental rates in Perth — we offer car hire from nine major rental brands across ten CBD depots, including Avis, Budget, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz, No Birds, Redspot, Sixt, and Thrifty. With our search tool, you can browse the available hire cars in Perth for your Western Australia road trip today and book your chosen vehicle for your rental dates in two minutes or less. Lock in a car today, pay at pickup — cancellation fee’s on us.
Economy Car
MG Core 3 or similar
View offerTravel 14 Sep - 17 Sep 2026
from AUD $61/day
Compact Car
Volkswagen Polo or similar
View offerTravel 14 Sep - 17 Sep 2026
from AUD $62/day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX3 or similar
View offerTravel 14 Sep - 17 Sep 2026
from AUD $78/day
Intermediate Car
Kia Cerato or similar
View offerTravel 14 Sep - 17 Sep 2026
from AUD $139/day
Intermediate SUV
MG HS Vibe or similar
View offerTravel 14 Sep - 17 Sep 2026
from AUD $82/day
Fullsize Passenger Van
Kia Carnival or similar
View offerTravel 14 Sep - 17 Sep 2026
from AUD $238/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 07, 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.
All rates are in AUD, include mandatory fees, and were last updated on 07 September, 2026. Use the search tool for a live quote.
Perth price guide
Summary
- The typical hire is four days: 47.1% of rentals run three days or less and three-quarters finish inside six
- Quick maths: a compact car at $49.56/day will cost $198.24 for a four-day hire
- The cheapest isn’t always the most popular: compact cars (27.4%) and intermediate suvs (15.3%) cover about a third of bookings while economy cars are just 6.2%.
Daily rates by vehicle type
| Vehicle type | 12-month range Calculated using the middle 90% of daily rates over 2025 to show typical seasonal variation. | This week vs typical Compared against the 7-day rolling median rate for this vehicle category. Individual booking dates, pickup locations, and provider availability will alter final pricing. |
|---|---|---|
| CARS | ||
Economy car | 12-month range $42 - $222/dayCalculated using the middle 90% of daily rates over 2025 to show typical seasonal variation. | This week Compared against the 7-day rolling median rate for this vehicle category. Individual booking dates, pickup locations, and provider availability will alter final pricing. $53 · below average |
Compact carMost booked | 12-month range $43 - $230/day | This week $50 · below average |
Intermediate car | 12-month range $44 - $241/day | This week $69 · below average |
Standard car | 12-month range $50 - $331/day | This week $58 · near cheapest |
Fullsize car | 12-month range $75 - $293/day | This week $81 · average for September |
| SUVS | ||
Compact SUV | 12-month range $53 - $255/day | This week $55 · near cheapest |
Intermediate SUV | 12-month range $56 - $287/day | This week $61 · average for September |
Standard SUV | 12-month range $65 - $325/day | This week $101 · above average |
Fullsize SUV | 12-month range $92 - $492/day | This week $102 · above average |
| PEOPLE MOVERS | ||
People mover | 12-month range $140 - $482/day | This week $236 · average for September |
Cheapest provider this week
Only on VroomVroomVroom| Provider | Cheapest this week | Renter ratings | Compare prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europcar | $50/day | 4.2 (2) | Check prices → |
| Redspot | $53/day | Unrated | Check prices → |
| Budget | $66/day | 4 (9) | Check prices → |
| Sixt | $66/day | 4.1 (13) | Check prices → |
| Thrifty | $67/day | 4.8 (8) | Check prices → |
| Avis | $68/day | Unrated | Check prices → |
| Hertz | $69/day | Unrated | Check prices → |
| No Birds | $76/day | 4.6 (16) | Check prices → |
Rates shown are indicative daily estimates based on historical booking data. 12-month ranges represent typical market pricing (excluding extreme top and bottom outliers). Actual prices fluctuate in real time based on availability, lead time, season, and location, and may exclude optional add-ons, local taxes, or young driver fees.
When to book a hire car in Perth
Cheapest month
Jul · $92/day
city pickup
Peak month
Apr · $124/day
widest swing in AU
Off-airport
$76/day
vs $111 on-airport
Book 5+ days in advance
≈12% less
than same-day
Average daily rate through the year
Perth city pickup · AUD/day · 2025
Summary
- April prices tend to rise in Perth as Term 1 school holidays, Easter, and the ANZAC Day long weekend land in the same fortnight.
- July is the cheapest month in Perth and suits travellers on a budget, however, it's also the rainiest. Your next best option to rent a car is in August, when weather conditions stabilise and prices are still cheap.
- Late September to early October brings the sharpest rise in rental prices in 2025, resulting from the King's Birthday long weekend, and the Royal Show and Kings Park's wildflower festival.
- Car rental rates fall back from December to January, as the Christmas rush ends and the dry season begins.
When people book hire cars in Australia versus Perth
Most people search for their car hire in Perth within 12 days of their planned rental. Planning ahead is typically rewarded in Perth as over the last 12 months, booking 5 days ahead averaged a 12 per cent saving versus a same-day booking over the last 12 months.
- Most book 12 days ahead
- Booking 5 days ahead typically saves 12%
Source: VroomVroomVroom car hire price trends: tracking millions of real car hire searches across 2025
Which type of hire car in Perth is right for you?
| Best for | Vehicle type | Why | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekend city break | Economy or compact car (MG Core 3, Suzuki Swift, Toyota Corolla) | A weekend in Perth calls for an economy or compact car small enough to fit into the car parks along Hay and Murray streets. With beaches being a 30-minute drive from the CBD, small vehicles are great to take on day trips to Fremantle, where there’s beachside parking but narrow streets. | |
| Family trip to Margaret River or Rottnest | Intermediate SUV or people mover (Nissan X-Trail, Mazda CX5, Kia Sportage) | Margaret River is one of Perth’s famous wine regions and is close to fantastic surf beaches and family-friendly campsites, such as in the Boranup Karri Forest. With a larger vehicle, you’ll have enough boot space for the esky and a pram, along with your personal luggage. | |
| Outback / coastal road trip (Broome, Exmouth) | Standard SUV or 4WD (Mitsubishi Outlander, Honda CR-V, Ford Ranger Wildtrak) | For long drives to the Perth Outback, where the bitumen tends to thin out the farther you are from the city, SUVs or 4WDs are worthy options for their higher ground clearance and spacious interiors. When driving to remote areas similar to Exmouth and Broome, confirm your provider’s policies about unsealed roads. | |
| Airport-to-CBD business trip | Standard or premium car (Kia Cerato Sedan, Hyundai i30, Skoda Scala) | Standard and premium cars, including electric and hybrid vehicles, are designed for quick pickups between the airport and the city. Combined with WA’s toll-free road network, choosing a standard car will keep your rental costs at a minimum while a premium car rewards you with a short-yet-luxurious driving experience within Perth. |
Flying into Perth Airport?
Perth Airport is around 13 km east of the city, about 20 minutes via State Route 8, with 12 rental brands on- and off-airport. On-airport pickup averaged $111/day in 2025 against $76 off-airport — compare both before you lock it in.
Regional airports near Perth
Book an off-airport pickup
While most renters would assume that all airport rentals are expensive due to the Premium Location Surcharge, our price trend report showed that only on-airport providers charge high, while off-airport rentals cost the cheapest on average — even cheaper than city rentals. Perth Airport has four off-airport branches: Bargain in Ferguson, East Coast in Aitken Way, Everything Fleet in Tipping, and No Birds in Kewdale.
One-way car hire from Perth
- Perth → Geraldton · 4 hr 30 min via Brand Hwy
- Perth → Mandurah · 1 hr 20 min via Kwinana Fwy
Spanning about two and a half million square kilometres in land mass, Western Australia is the largest state in the country and offers several opportunities for a one-way car hire from Perth. One great road trip to take is a multi-day car hire from Perth to Broome, taking you to some of WA’s most stunning stops, including Monkey Mia in Shark Bay and the natural stone structures in Kalbarri. Alternatively, a southbound trip from Perth to Esperance covers less ground but packs an equal punch, giving room for stops at the 1.8-kilometre-long Busselton Jetty, Denmark’s giant tingle trees, and more.
Car rental depots in Perth CBD
All of Perth’s downtown rental depots are found within a four-kilometre stretch from Hay Street to Adelaide Terrace. With Perth’s car rental depots situated in car parks and hotels only a few streets away from one another, it’s easy to pick up a hire car from a different location when your first option is closed or out of rental cars. Browse all ten depots, confirm business hours, and see customer ratings using our map below.
Avis Perth City
N/A960 Hay Street
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–12:30, closed Sun
Budget Perth Downtown
4.0 (9)960 Hay St
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–12:30, closed Sun
Dollar Perth Downtown
N/A475 Murray St
Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–15:00, Sun 08:00–13:00
Europcar Perth City
4.2 (2)3-5 Gordon Street
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00 (Fri to 18:00), Sat 08:00–13:00, Sun 09:00–13:00
Hertz Perth Downtown
N/A475 Murray St
Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–15:00, Sun 08:00–13:00
No Birds Perth City
4.6 (16)160 Adelaide Terrace
Mon–Fri 07:00–17:30, w/e 08:00–15:00No Birds Subiaco
N/A260 Hay Street
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, closed Sun
Redspot Perth
N/A99 Adelaide Terrace, Perth City,
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00, w/e 01:00–01:01
Sixt Perth City
4.1 (13)198 Adelaide Terrace
Mon–Fri 07:30–16:30, w/e 08:00–13:00
Thrifty Perth Downtown
4.8 (8)475 Murray St
Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–15:00, Sun 08:00–13:00Request was made for a hybrid vehicle but a non hybrid vehicle was initially presented. I expressed my preferences and the matter was resolved. Positive outcome achieved (Aubrey J. · Aug 2026)
Hire cars near Perth
Organising to pick up your hire car from the airport is great for convenience, but can cost more. If you’re looking for a rental car depot that is close to — but not at — Perth, here’s a selection of hire car depots from nearby suburbs, including Balcatta, Belmont, and Redcliffe.
Elsewhere in Western Australia: Carnarvon · Kalgoorlie
Local expert tips when renting a car in Perth
Behind the wheel itself? Our Perth driving tips cover road rules, parking and local quirks
Watch out for road trains
The Australian Outback covers about 91% of Western Australia and is heavily used by road trains. To protect their cargo and avoid road accidents, freight transport vehicles drive slowly on purpose and require a significant distance from cars — front and back. Overtake carefully by allotting enough space to cut through traffic, and use turning signals to alert the road train driver from their side mirrors.
Avoid unsealed roads
Some rental providers restrict driving east or north of Esperance, with most being strict about unsealed roads. Choose sealed roads and regulated paths to your destination, especially when you’re visiting national parks and nature reserves, and review your Rental Agreement’s damage cover.
A campervan for longer road trips
There are campsites and campervan parks within a short drive from the city, so a campervan hire makes sense. If you need a rental campervan in Perth, we can help. Easily compare rental rates from Apollo, Britz, Jucy, Mighty, and more — from 2-berth campervans to 8-berth motorhomes.
Flexible one-way car hire in Perth
Planning to get a one-way car hire in Perth? You can pick up your rental in Perth 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. Dollar, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty, and selected Everything Fleet branches permit interstate travels for an extra charge, while the rest don’t permit their vehicles to be taken outside Western Australia.
Save on fuel cost
It’s important to return your hire car with a full tank to avoid extra fees. With so many service stations in Perth, 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.
Perth’s speed limits
The speed limit in most built-up areas is 50 km/h, but once you reach the open highway, you may drive up to 110 km/h. Some streets are signposted with their own speed limits — be mindful of the street signs and follow traffic rules in Perth to avoid penalty charges.
Also need a campervan or a ute?
Campervan hire in Perth
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Ute, van & truck hire in Perth
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How much does it cost to hire a car in Perth?
For a rental period from 14 September to 21 September 2026, prices range from AUD $39 per day for a Compact Car to AUD $242 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Perth.
What is the cheapest car rental in Perth?
The cheapest car rental in Perth for the rental period from 14 September to 21 September 2026 is a Mg 3 Core or similar from Europcar costing AUD $39 per day. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
What is the best way to rent a cheap car in Perth?
Based on our data from over 37,900 rental car bookings in Perth over the last 12 months, booking your hire car 5 days beforehand can save you over 12 per cent.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Perth for a week?
A one-week car hire in Perth currently starts from AUD $272, equivalent to around AUD $39 per day, based on a 7-day rental from 14 September to 21 September 2026. Europcar’s Mg 3 Core or similar is our cheapest option — enter your travel dates to compare live car hire rates in Perth.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Perth?
The price of a minivan hired in Perth from 10 September to 17 September 2026 ranges from AUD $76 to AUD $268 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental in Perth.
How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car in Perth?
An electric rental car hired in Perth from 14 September to 17 September 2026 costs AUD $149 per day before any added extras. As rates can vary depending on the depot location, please enter your travel dates in the search form to compare live rates, rental car provider options, and depot location.
What is the highest-rated hire car in Perth?
The highest-rated rental car in Perth is Nissan X-Trail or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the best car rental company in Perth?
Thrifty is our highest-rated car hire provider in Perth, scoring an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Perth?
Europcar is the cheapest car rental company in Perth, with rates from AUD $50 per day based on our rolling weekly search data. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
Can I book a luxury car rental in Perth?
Yes — luxury car hire is available from providers like Europcar and Hertz. You’ll find prestige models such as the BMW X3 alongside premium SUVs and 4WDs. Availability changes with seasonality and your travel dates, so enter your dates to compare the luxury cars on offer in Perth.
Can I take my Perth hire car interstate?
Most rental car providers do not allow their vehicles to be taken out of Western Australia, and those that do may charge considerable fees to allow this. Dollar, Europcar, Everything Fleet, and Hertz may allow inter-state rentals, but be sure to check the Terms and Conditions and any surcharges associated with such rentals.
Is it cheaper to pick up off-airport in Perth?
Yes. Off-airport pickup averaged $76 a day in 2025, about 32 per cent less than on-airport rentals at $111 a day. To reach the off-airport depots from Perth Airport, take the airport shuttle — and make sure you get on the correct one!
Can I do a one-way hire from Perth?
Yes, one-way hire is possible in Perth. Popular one-way routes include Perth to Broome and Perth to Margaret River, with rental prices and one-way fees varying per provider and vehicle. Refer to our Western Australia road trip guides for easier planning.
Do I need a 4WD to explore the WA coast from Perth?
4WDs, SUVs, and similarly large vehicles are useful options for long drives to the Outback or remote locations including Broome and Exmouth. See the limitations tied to your Rental Agreement to ensure that your rental car is permitted at your stops.
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Plan your Western Australian road trip
Perth → Avon Valley
Avon Valley National Park is Perth's reminder that WA is worth exploring beyond the coast. About an hour's drive takes you to granite outcrops, wandoo woodland and wildflowers each spring, plus kangaroos, goannas and more than 100 recorded bird species — reason enough to pack the binoculars and stay overnight.
Day trips from Perth
With the wine region Margaret River three hours south, The Pinnacles' layered limestone six and a half hours north, and Kalbarri's cliffs and improbably pink lake another three, Perth serves as WA's gateway to scenic paths and homegrown eats, all within reach of a Perth rental car.
Perth → Esperance
Our Perth to Esperance guide is an eight-day drive through Western Australia's south west, introducing you to the quokkas on Rottnest Island, the 1.8-kilometre Busselton Jetty, Margaret River's wineries and limestone caves, giant tingle trees near Denmark, Stirling Range's hiking trails, and Esperance's beaches.
