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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.
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Special
Mine Equipped Toyota Prado or similar
View offerTravel 05 Sep - 12 Sep 2026
from AUD $155/day
Compact Car
Toyota Corolla or similar
View offerTravel 05 Sep - 12 Sep 2026
from AUD $179/day
Fullsize SUV
Toyota Fortuner or similar
View offerTravel 05 Sep - 12 Sep 2026
from AUD $210/day
Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX5 or similar
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 07 Sep 2026
from AUD $240/day
Fullsize Ute (double cab)
Dual Cab 4WD or similar
View offerTravel 05 Sep - 12 Sep 2026
from AUD $256/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 02, 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 02 September, 2026
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- 26 Aug 2026nigel n.Booked: Standard SUVMelbourne Airport
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- 28 Aug 2026tania t.Booked: Toyota Rav4 Hybrid or similarBrisbane Airport
- 01 Sep 2026brett w.Booked: Toyota Yaris Cross or similarAdelaide Airport
- 10 Jul 2026susan h.Booked: Hyundai Hiace or similarHendra
- 28 Jun 2026jamie c.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid or similarBallina Airport
- 21 Aug 2026alan s.Booked: Mystery Car or similarLaunceston Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Tennant Creek
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended 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
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
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
Toyota Corolla
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty
Toyota Fortuner
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
7
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty
Other vehicles for hire in Tennant Creek
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
ProvidersThrifty
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
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 02 September, 2026
Tennant Creek daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
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
03 Sep
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
04 Sep
$195
$195
05 Sep
$179
$195
06 Sep
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 Sep
$184
$195
08 Sep
$195
$195
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
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
03 Sep
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
04 Sep
$240
$240
05 Sep
$240
$283
06 Sep
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 Sep
$240
$283
08 Sep
$240
$240
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$329
$359
03 Sep
$359
$370
04 Sep
$359
$370
05 Sep
$210
$370
06 Sep
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 Sep
$287
$370
08 Sep
$359
$370
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
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
03 Sep
$295
$295
04 Sep
$295
$295
05 Sep
$155
$295
06 Sep
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 Sep
$195
$295
08 Sep
$295
$295
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$256
$279
03 Sep
$279
$279
04 Sep
$279
$279
05 Sep
$256
$279
06 Sep
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 Sep
$264
$279
08 Sep
$279
$279
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$370
$404
03 Sep
$310
$404
04 Sep
$310
$404
05 Sep
$160
$404
06 Sep
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 Sep
$224
$404
08 Sep
$310
$404
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 02 September, 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 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 rental period from 9 September to 16 September 2026, prices range from AUD $110 per day for a Compact SUV to AUD $279 per day for an Intermediate 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 for the rental period from 9 September to 16 September 2026 is a Mazda CX-30 or similar from Hertz costing AUD $110 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 Tennant Creek?
Based on our data from over 6,600 rental car bookings in Tennant Creek over the last 12 months, booking your hire car 12 days beforehand can save you over 16 per cent.
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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