Car hire in Brendale
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Cheapest rate today, by vehicle class in Brendale
Fast-growing Brendale is an industrial suburb around 25 kilometres to the north of Brisbane and four kilometres south of Strathpine. Renting your hire car in Brendale gives you easy access to the Gateway Arterial Road and the Bruce Highway. Let VroomVroomVroom make searching, comparing and booking an affordable hire car for pick up in Brendale easy. With our easy to use search function you can search for and book your hire car in as little as two minutes.
Economy Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 08 Oct - 11 Oct 2026
from AUD $73/day
Compact Car
Mg 3 Core or similar
View offerTravel 08 Oct - 11 Oct 2026
from AUD $69/day
Compact SUV
Mazda Cx3 or similar
View offerTravel 08 Oct - 11 Oct 2026
from AUD $72/day
Intermediate Car
Mazda 3 or similar
View offerTravel 08 Oct - 11 Oct 2026
from AUD $70/day
Intermediate SUV
Subaru Crosstrek or similar
View offerTravel 08 Oct - 11 Oct 2026
from AUD $81/day
Fullsize SUV
Toyota Kluger or similar
View offerTravel 08 Oct - 11 Oct 2026
from AUD $139/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 01, 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 01 October, 2026. Use the search tool for a live quote.
Brendale 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: an economy car at $72.71/day will cost $290.84 for a four-day hire
- The cheapest isn’t always the most popular: economy cars (17.6%) and intermediate SUVs (14.7%) cover a notable share of bookings while compact cars are just 11.8%.
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 carMost booked | 12-month range $57 - $121/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. $73 · average for October |
Compact car | 12-month range $55 - $132/day | This week $68 · above average |
Intermediate car | 12-month range $56 - $132/day | This week $70 · average for October |
Fullsize car | 12-month range $73 - $178/day | This week $80 · average for October |
| SUVS | ||
Compact SUV | 12-month range $58 - $147/day | This week $71 · average for October |
Intermediate SUV | 12-month range $61 - $163/day | This week $72 · average for October |
Standard SUV | 12-month range $78 - $178/day | This week $77 · above average |
Fullsize SUV | 12-month range $85 - $255/day | This week $119 · average for October |
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Cheapest provider this week
Only on VroomVroomVroom| Provider | Cheapest this week | Renter ratings | Compare prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europcar | $68/day | 4.4 (1) | Check prices → |
| Thrifty | $73/day | Unrated | Check prices → |
| Hertz | $81/day | Unrated | 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.
Which type of hire car in Brendale is right for you?
| Best for | Vehicle type | Why | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term and between-cars hirer | Compact or intermediate car (Mg 3 Core, Mazda Cx3) | If you need a rental car for weeks rather than days, be it for between cars, after an accident, or while something sits in the workshop, Brendale is a good option. Be sure to compare weekly and monthly prices and if there’s any minimum term, as Terms and Conditions can vary by provider. | |
| Value-first local hirer | Economy or compact car (Suzuki Swift, Toyota Corolla, Mazda CX-30) | If you’re after an economical hire in Brisbane’s north, Brendale is a good spot to rent an affordable small car, especially for off-peak bargain hunters. |
Flying into Brisbane Airport?
Brisbane Airport (BNE) is 23 km south of Brendale, about 30 minutes via the M1, with 11 rental brands on- and off-airport. Airport pickup averaged $105/day in 2025 against $64 off-airport — compare both before you lock it in.
Need to rent a car in Strathpine?
- Brendale to Strathpine · 7 min via Leitchs Rd
Brendale has just the one rental provider, Europcar, but if you’re after more options, you’ll find both an Avis and Budget rental car depot in Strathpine around four kilometres to the north.
Car rental depots in Brendale
Europcar is the one rental car provider in Brendale itself, while Avis and Budget both have depots in Strathpine (one next suburb to the north), and Hertz and Thrify have depots in Kallangur, around 11 kilometres further to the north.
Avis Strathpine
N/A116 Gympie Rd
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, w/e 08:00–11:30
Budget Strathpine
N/A116 Gympie Rd
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00 (Fri to 17:30), w/e 08:00–11:30
Europcar Brisbane Brendale
4.4 (1)Corner South Pine Rd & Leitchs Rd
Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00, w/e 08:00–12:00
Hertz Kallangur Downtown
N/A12 Briggs Court
Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00, w/e 07:00–12:00
Thrifty Kallangur
N/A12 Briggs Court
Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00, w/e 07:00–12:00
Car hire around Brendale
While there are plenty of places to rent a car in the northern reaches of Brisbane, aside from Brisbane Airport, Boondall and North Lakes are the closest clusters to Brendale.
Elsewhere in Queensland: Gold Coast · Sunshine Coast
Local expert tips when renting a car in Brendale
Behind the wheel itself? Our Brendale driving tips cover road rules, parking and local quirks
Toll roads near Brendale
Gateway Motorway and the AirportlinkM7 are the two toll roads you’re most likely to encounter driving around Brendale, but mostly only if you’re driving towards Brisbane Airport. Be sure to check with your rental car provider regarding their policy regarding toll roads.
Parking in Brendale
A part of the City of Moreton Bay, parking is free across most public streets in Brendale, but the local council enforces strict time limits (such as 1P or 2P restrictions). Pay attention to signage when parking as the fees can be high.
No availability?
If you can’t find the rental car you want in Brendale, the closest alternative depots are the Avis and Budget depots on Gympie Rd in Strathpine, around four kilometres to the north of Brendale.
Train from the plane
If you fly into Brisbane Airport, you can catch the Airtrain to Eagle Junction then change to a northbound train, alighting at Strathpine. The Europcar depot in Brendale is a seven-minute walk from Strathpine Railway Station.
Get back to nature
The almost 400 hectare Tinchi Tamba Wetlands Reserve is part of a network of coastal wetlands on the edge of Moreton Bay, and is just nine kilometres to the north east of Brendale. It offers a variety of walking trails and is a good spot for wildlife spotting.
Save on fuel cost
Rental car providers typically require their car be returned with a full tank of petrol, and our free fuel price comparison app can help you find a less expensive price to fill up.
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Compare commercials →Brendale car hire FAQs
How much does it cost to hire a car in Brendale?
For a rental period from 4 October to 11 October 2026, prices range from AUD $68 per day for an Economy Car to AUD $177 per day for a Premium SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Brendale.
What is the cheapest car rental in Brendale?
The cheapest car rental in Brendale for the rental period from 4 October to 11 October 2026 is a Suzuki Swift or similar from Thrifty costing AUD $68 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 Brendale?
Booking your hire car in Brendale 12 days beforehand can save you over 7 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Brendale?
The price of a minivan hired in Brendale from 2 October to 5 October 2026 ranges from AUD $119 to AUD $171 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental in Brendale.
What is the highest-rated hire car in Brendale?
The highest-rated rental car in Brendale is Toyota Kluger or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the best car rental company in Brendale?
Europcar is our highest-rated car hire provider in Brendale, scoring an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Brendale?
Europcar is the cheapest car rental company in Brendale, with rates from AUD $69 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.
Which Brendale location should I collect from?
Europcar is the one rental car provider in Brendale itself, while Avis and Budget both have depots in Strathpine, the next suburb to the north.
Can I hire a van or ute in Brendale?
No. The closest rental car depots to Brendale that rent utes and vans are in Kallangur (11 kilometres to the north) and North Lakes (17 kilometres to the north).
Is there a Europcar in Brendale?
Yes. The Europcar depot in Brendale is located on the north west corner of South Pine Rd and Leitchs Rd. It is open Monday to Friday 07:30 – 17:00 and Saturday and Sunday 08:00 – 12:00.
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