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Car rental rates in Tennant Creek, Northern Territory
Tennant Creek is the seventh largest town in the Northern Territory and is located on the Stuart Highway a little over half way between Darwin and Alice Springs.
Let VroomVroomVroom make searching, comparing and booking an affordable hire car for pick up in Tennants Creek easy. With our easy to use search function you can search for and book your hire car in as little as two minutes.
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-30 or similar
View offerTravel 17 Nov - 22 Nov 2026
from AUD $174/day
Compact Car
Toyota Corolla or similar
View offerTravel 17 Nov - 22 Nov 2026
from AUD $184/day
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
View offerTravel 13 Nov - 16 Nov 2026
from AUD $240/day
Fullsize SUV
Toyota Fortuner or similar
View offerTravel 17 Nov - 22 Nov 2026
from AUD $287/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on November 12, 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 12 November, 2026
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- 22 Oct 2026robert c.Booked: Standard SUVHobart Airport
- 25 Jul 2026david d.Booked: Toyota CH-R or similarWynyard Airport
- 18 Sep 2026fiona e.Booked: Standard SUVSydney Airport
- 07 Oct 2026charlotte p.Booked: Compact AutomaticLaunceston Airport
- 18 Oct 2026kelly s.Booked: Mystery Car or similarAirlie Beach Downtown
- 09 Oct 2026jacqueline a.Booked: Nissan X-Trail or similarBrisbane
- 13 Oct 2026patricia h.Booked: Mystery Car or similarSydney Airport
- 26 Sep 2026deirdre b.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarLongreach Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Tennant Creek
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Pick up (double cab) and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Two car rental depots in Tennant Creek. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Hertz and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Tennant Creek
Kia vehicles for hire in Tennant Creek
Kia Sportage
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda vehicles for hire in Tennant Creek
Mazda CX-30
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-5
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Tennant Creek
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota vehicles for hire in Tennant Creek
Mine Equipped Toyota Landcruiser Dual Cab Tray
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mine Equipped Toyota Landcruiser Single Cab
2
2
ProvidersHertz
Mine Equipped Toyota Prado
5
4
4 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty
Toyota Corolla
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Fortuner
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
7
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty
Other vehicles for hire in Tennant Creek
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
ProvidersThrifty
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 12 November, 2026
Tennant Creek daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Nov
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
13 Nov
$195
$210
14 Nov
$195
$210
15 Nov
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
16 Nov
$195
$210
17 Nov
$184
$210
18 Nov
$195
$210
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Nov
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
13 Nov
$217
$225
14 Nov
$217
$225
15 Nov
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
16 Nov
$217
$225
17 Nov
$174
$225
18 Nov
$217
$225
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Nov
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
13 Nov
$240
$258
14 Nov
$240
$258
15 Nov
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
16 Nov
$240
$258
17 Nov
$240
$258
18 Nov
$240
$258
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Nov
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
13 Nov
$359
$370
14 Nov
$359
$370
15 Nov
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
16 Nov
$359
$370
17 Nov
$287
$370
18 Nov
$359
$370
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 12 November, 2026
Tennant Creek Airport car hire
If you’re flying into Tennant Creek Airport (TCA), it may be more convenient to pick up your hire car directly from the airport. Simply put in “Tennant Creek Airport” in our search form to start comparing rates with our rental partners in the airport.
Car rental depots in Tennant Creek
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Hertz Tennant Creek Downtown
N/A59 Paterson St
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, closed Sun
Thrifty Car Rental Tennant Creek
N/A59 Paterson St
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, closed Sun
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Tennant Creek
How much does it cost to hire a car in Tennant Creek?
For a 3-day rental with pickup between 13 and 19 November 2026, prices range from AUD $217 per day for a Compact SUV to AUD $325 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Tennant Creek.
What is the cheapest car rental in Tennant Creek?
The cheapest car rental in Tennant Creek is a Compact SUV from AUD $217 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 13 and 19 November 2026. 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 Tennant Creek?
Booking your hire car in Tennant Creek 12 days beforehand can save you over 13 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Tennant Creek?
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 Tennant Creek 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.
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