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Car rental rates in Townsville, Queensland
Home to impressive natural landscapes and attractions, Townsville is a popular gateway to both the Great Barrier Reef and the Queensland outback. Set in Far North Queensland, Townsville is roughly half way between Airlie Beach to the south and Cairns to the north, making it a perfect spot to break up a Queensland road trip.
With VroomVroomVroom searching, comparing and booking a competitively priced hire car in Townsville is as easy as it gets — the whole process can take as little as two minutes.
Economy Car
View offerTravel 24 Oct - 27 Oct 2025
from AUD $54/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 24 Oct - 27 Oct 2025
from AUD $55/day
Special
View offerTravel 24 Oct - 27 Oct 2025
from AUD $55/day
Standard Elite Sport
View offerTravel 24 Oct - 27 Oct 2025
from AUD $57/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 24 Oct - 27 Oct 2025
from AUD $57/day
Standard Car
View offerTravel 23 Oct - 26 Oct 2025
from AUD $60/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 23 Oct - 26 Oct 2025
from AUD $61/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 24 Oct - 27 Oct 2025
from AUD $65/day
Standard SUV
View offerTravel 24 Oct - 27 Oct 2025
from AUD $68/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 18, 2025 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 18 October, 2025
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- 27 Jun 2025kate r.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarBrisbane City
- 01 Sep 2025christopher w.Booked: Volkswagen Polo or similarGold Coast Airport
- 09 Sep 2025daniel e.Booked: Standard SUVGold Coast Airport
- 09 Sep 2025tahlia n.Booked: Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similarBallina Downtown
- 12 Aug 2025.Booked:
- 13 Sep 2025nick m.Booked: Kia Carnival or similarCairns Airport
- 08 Sep 2025lucy o.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarBrisbane Airport
- 30 Aug 2025jeff r.Booked: Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similarProserpine Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Townsville
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab), SUV and Sport. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Six car rental depots in Townsville. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Dollar, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Townsville
Ford vehicles for hire in Townsville
Ford Everest
7
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford Ranger
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Townsville
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Kia vehicles for hire in Townsville
Kia Carnival
8
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Sixt
Kia Sportage
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda vehicles for hire in Townsville
Mazda CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz, Enterprise, Thrifty
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-9
7
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
MG vehicles for hire in Townsville
Mg 3 Core
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
MG HS
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersEnterprise
Mg Zs Excite
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Townsville
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Nissan vehicles for hire in Townsville
Nissan Xtrail
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Polestar vehicles for hire in Townsville
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Skoda vehicles for hire in Townsville
Skoda Scala
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersEnterprise
Subaru vehicles for hire in Townsville
Subaru Crosstrek
5
2
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Subaru Forester
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Townsville
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota vehicles for hire in Townsville
Premium 4WD - Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series
7
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Camry
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Corolla
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Cross HybridHybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Hilux
5
4
ProvidersEnterprise
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
5
4
5 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Rav4 HybridHybrid
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Yaris Cross
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Volkswagen vehicles for hire in Townsville
Volkswagen Polo
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersEnterprise
Other vehicles for hire in Townsville
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
4
ProvidersThrifty
8 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
ProvidersThrifty
Iveco Daily
2
2
ProvidersEnterprise
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mystery Car
5
4
1 small
ProvidersEuropcar
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 18 October, 2025
Townsville daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Oct
$53
$53
$53
$53
19 Oct
$58
$58
$58
$58
20 Oct
$140
$140
$147
$147
21 Oct
$112
$112
$147
$147
22 Oct
$147
$147
$147
$147
23 Oct
$56
$56
$135
$135
24 Oct
$54
$54
$70
$70
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
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
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
20 Oct
$143
$143
$223
$223
21 Oct
$133
$133
$194
$194
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
23 Oct
$67
$67
$131
$131
24 Oct
$57
$57
$131
$131
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Oct
$55
$55
$55
$55
19 Oct
$63
$63
$63
$63
20 Oct
$155
$155
$210
$210
21 Oct
$153
$153
$210
$210
22 Oct
$155
$155
$210
$210
23 Oct
$60
$60
$210
$210
24 Oct
$64
$64
$210
$210
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Oct
$55
$55
$55
$55
19 Oct
$64
$64
$64
$64
20 Oct
$155
$155
$182
$182
21 Oct
$154
$154
$182
$182
22 Oct
$155
$155
$182
$182
23 Oct
$61
$61
$182
$182
24 Oct
$63
$63
$182
$182
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
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
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
20 Oct
$195
$195
$255
$255
21 Oct
$195
$195
$255
$255
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
23 Oct
$90
$90
$220
$220
24 Oct
$65
$65
$220
$220
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
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
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
20 Oct
$197
$197
$351
$351
21 Oct
$197
$197
$351
$351
22 Oct
$226
$226
$226
$226
23 Oct
$95
$95
$334
$334
24 Oct
$68
$68
$334
$334
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
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
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
20 Oct
$283
$283
$401
$401
21 Oct
$283
$283
$401
$401
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
23 Oct
$192
$192
$239
$239
24 Oct
$201
$201
$251
$251
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
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
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
20 Oct
$188
$188
$224
$224
21 Oct
$144
$144
$173
$173
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
23 Oct
$118
$118
$146
$146
24 Oct
$57
$57
$70
$70
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
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
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
20 Oct
$221
$221
$383
$383
21 Oct
$221
$221
$345
$345
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
23 Oct
$199
$199
$221
$221
24 Oct
$188
$188
$221
$221
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Oct
$124
$124
$124
$124
19 Oct
$124
$124
$124
$124
20 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
21 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
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
23 Oct
$110
$110
$124
$124
24 Oct
$124
$124
$124
$124
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
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
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
20 Oct
$152
$152
$323
$323
21 Oct
$152
$152
$323
$323
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
23 Oct
$110
$110
$123
$123
24 Oct
$127
$127
$141
$141
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 18 October, 2025
Townsville Airport car hire
Are you flying into Townsville?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Townsville Airport.
Regional airports near Townsville
Local expert tips for hiring a car in Townsville
Watch your speed
The speed limit in built-up areas of the city is 50km/h and 60km/h or higher in suburbs and towns. Always drive to the signposted speed limit and conditions of the road.
Traffic
It’s fairly easy to drive in and around the CBD. Traffic in Townsville is much less congested compared to Australia’s capital cities.
Parking
Parking spaces in the CBD can be found at the corner of Leichhardt Street and Eyre Street, on Dean Street, and down Flinders Street. Be aware of tow-away zones in the CBD. Flinders Street, located between Denham and Stanley Streets, is closed from 3 am to 3 pm every Sunday.
Flexible one-way car rentals
Planning to get a one-way car rental for an interstate trip? You can book a hire car in Townsville and return it to another location. Just untick the “Return to the same location” option in our search form and select your preferred return location.
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Car rental depots in Townsville
Car hire depots in Townsville are marked on the map below.
Dollar Townsville Downtown
32 Bombala St, Townsville QLD, 4814
Today • Closed
Today •Closed
Enterprise West End Townsville
115 Ingham Road, West End QLD, 4810
Today •8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Europcar Townsville City
303 Ingham Road, Townsville QLD, 4814
Today • Closed
Today •Closed
5.00 • 1 rating
Hertz Townsville Downtown
32 Bombala St, Townsville, Qld QLD, 4814
Today • Closed
Today •Closed
Sixt Townsville
Corner Ingham and Meenan St, Townsville QLD, 4810
Today • Closed
Today •Closed
Thrifty Townsville Downtown
32 Bombala St, Townsville QLD, 4814
Today • Closed
Today •Closed
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Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Townsville, Queensland
How much does it cost to hire a car in Townsville?
Prices start at AUD $54 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $334 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Townsville.
How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car in Townsville?
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs AUD $57 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in Townsville.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Townsville?
If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs AUD $188 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Townsville.
What is the highest-rated hire car in Townsville?
The highest-rated rental car in Townsville is Hyundai Accent or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Townsville?
Europcar is the highest-rated car hire provider in Townsville, based on ratings by our customers.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Townsville?
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 Townsville 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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