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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.
Economy Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 20 Oct - 25 Oct 2026
from AUD $137/day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-30 or similar
View offerTravel 20 Oct - 25 Oct 2026
from AUD $174/day
Fullsize SUV
Toyota Kluger or similar
View offerTravel 20 Oct - 25 Oct 2026
from AUD $175/day
Compact Car
Toyota Corolla or similar
View offerTravel 16 Oct - 19 Oct 2026
from AUD $195/day
Special
Mine Equipped Toyota Prado or similar
View offerTravel 20 Oct - 25 Oct 2026
from AUD $195/day
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
View offerTravel 16 Oct - 19 Oct 2026
from AUD $240/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 15, 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 15 October, 2026
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 13 Aug 2026mussa h.Booked: Standard SUVBrisbane Airport
- 10 Aug 2026bev b.Booked: Toyota Kluger or similarMelbourne Airport
- 05 Aug 2026peter s.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarPerth Airport
- 07 Jul 2026alex p.Booked: Kia Picanto or similarPerth Airport
- 19 Jul 2026ben s.Booked: Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similarPerth Airport
- 17 Jul 2026sam w.Booked: Mystery Car or similarAdelaide Airport
- 10 Jul 2026susan h.Booked: Hyundai Hiace or similarHendra
- 24 Jun 2026adam w.Booked: Compact SUVSydney 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
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
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 15 October, 2026
Tennant Creek daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 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
16 Oct
$195
$210
17 Oct
$195
$195
18 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
19 Oct
$195
$195
20 Oct
$137
$195
21 Oct
$195
$195
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 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
16 Oct
$217
$225
17 Oct
$217
$225
18 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
19 Oct
$217
$225
20 Oct
$174
$225
21 Oct
$217
$225
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 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
16 Oct
$240
$258
17 Oct
$240
$258
18 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
19 Oct
$240
$258
20 Oct
$240
$258
21 Oct
$240
$258
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 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
16 Oct
$325
$370
17 Oct
$325
$370
18 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
19 Oct
$325
$370
20 Oct
$175
$370
21 Oct
$325
$370
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 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
16 Oct
$278
$295
17 Oct
$278
$295
18 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
19 Oct
$278
$295
20 Oct
$195
$295
21 Oct
$278
$295
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 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
16 Oct
$340
$404
17 Oct
$340
$404
18 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
19 Oct
$340
$404
20 Oct
$323
$404
21 Oct
$340
$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 15 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.
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 3-day rental with pickup between 16 and 22 October 2026, prices range from AUD $195 per day for a Compact car 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 car from AUD $195 per day (for pickups up to 12 days ahead), for a 3-day rental with pickup between 16 and 22 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 3 days beforehand can save you over 14 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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