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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.

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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 22, 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 22 October, 2026

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(4.8/5 from 111,194 reviews)
  • 24 Aug 2026

    all good

    shelley b.
    Booked: MG Core 3 or similar
    Sydney Domestic Airport
    MG Core 3 or similar
  • 09 Aug 2026

    Just easy!

    heather l.
    Booked: Toyota Kluger or similar
    Eagle Farm
    Toyota Kluger or similar
  • 20 Oct 2026

    Fast

    amit i.
    Booked: Compact SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Compact SUV
  • 22 Jul 2026

    So easy

    john p.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
    Hobart Downtown
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
  • 05 Aug 2026

    All went smoothly

    peter s.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Perth Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 23 Sep 2026

    V efficient

    julian v.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Sydney Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 04 Oct 2026

    Very easy process

    erika m.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 07 Aug 2026

    Cheaper than booking direct though the insurance through you was dearer Couldn’t take photos when I got to Brisbane airport rushed through by staff they told me automatic photos were taken as I drove in

    andrew d.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
    Maroochydore Downtown
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Tennant Creek

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Pick up (double cab) and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsTwo car rental depots in Tennant Creek.
✅ Rental brandsHertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available in Tennant Creek

Mazda vehicles for hire in Tennant Creek

  • Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX-5

    Mazda CX-5

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

Toyota vehicles for hire in Tennant Creek

  • Mine Equipped Toyota Landcruiser Dual Cab Tray

    Mine Equipped Toyota Landcruiser Dual Cab Tray

    5

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mine Equipped Toyota Landcruiser Single Cab

    Mine Equipped Toyota Landcruiser Single Cab

    2

    2

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Mine Equipped Toyota Prado

    Mine Equipped Toyota Prado

    5

    4

    4 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • Toyota Fortuner

    Toyota Fortuner

    5

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Kluger

    Toyota Kluger

    7

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty

Other vehicles for hire in Tennant Creek

  • Dual Cab 4WD

    Dual Cab 4WD

    5

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab

    Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab

    5

    4

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

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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 22 October, 2026

Tennant Creek daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

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

Fri

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

Sat

24 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

25 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

26 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

27 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

28 Oct

$217

$225

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

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

Fri

23 Oct

$240

$258

Sat

24 Oct

$240

$258

Sun

25 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

26 Oct

$240

$258

Tue

27 Oct

$240

$258

Wed

28 Oct

$240

$258

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

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

Fri

23 Oct

$325

$325

Sat

24 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

25 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

26 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

27 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

28 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

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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 22 October, 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.

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Car rental depots in Tennant Creek

Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

  • Hertz Tennant Creek Downtown

    Hertz Tennant Creek Downtown

    N/A

    59 Paterson St

    Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, closed Sun
  • Thrifty Tennant Creek

    Thrifty Tennant Creek

    N/A

    59 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 23 and 29 October 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 pickups up to 12 days ahead), for a 3-day rental with pickup between 23 and 29 October 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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