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.
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on December 05, 2023 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 05 December, 2023
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🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Crossover, Monospace, Passenger Van, SUV, Sport and Ute. |
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🔑 No. of depots | Four car rental depots in Townsville. |
✅ Rental brands | Dollar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
1
33%
Kia CarnivalFullsize Passenger Van
8
4
2 large, 2 small
Hertz, Sixt
2
17%
Polestar 2Standard Elite Sport
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Thrifty
3
17%
Toyota Corolla HybridCompact Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Dollar
4
17%
Hyundai KonaCompact Monospace
5
5
2 large, 3 small
Sixt
5
17%
Nissan JukeCompact SUV
5
5
3 large, 5 small
Sixt
Ford Ranger
5
4
3 large, 2 small
Hertz, Thrifty
Hyundai i30
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Hertz, Thrifty
Hyundai Kona
5
5
2 large, 3 small
Sixt
Isuzu MU-X
7
5
4 large, 6 small
Sixt
Kia Carnival
8
5
3 large, 5 small
Sixt, Hertz, Thrifty
Kia Sportage
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Hertz, Thrifty
Mazda CX-9
7
4
2 large, 2 small
Hertz, Thrifty
Mazda CX5
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Hertz, Thrifty
MG HS
5
5
3 large, 5 small
Sixt
Mitsubishi ASX
5
5
2 large, 3 small
Sixt, Hertz, Thrifty
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX
5
4
3 large, 2 small
Hertz, Thrifty
Nissan Juke
5
5
3 large, 5 small
Sixt
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Hertz, Thrifty
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Hertz, Thrifty
Toyota Camry
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Hertz
Toyota Corolla
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Hertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 large, 3 small
Sixt
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Hertz, Thrifty
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Hertz, Thrifty
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Hertz, Thrifty
Toyota RAV4
5
5
3 large, 5 small
Sixt
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Hertz, Thrifty
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
Hertz, Thrifty
8 Cubic Metre Van
2
3
Hertz, 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 05 December, 2023
Per day price range
05 Dec
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Limited availability
06 Dec
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Limited availability
07 Dec
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Limited availability
08 Dec
$72
$72
$76
$76
09 Dec
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Limited availability
10 Dec
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Limited availability
11 Dec
$76
$76
$109
$109
Per day price range
05 Dec
$91
$91
$91
$91
06 Dec
$91
$91
$91
$91
07 Dec
$91
$91
$91
$91
08 Dec
$91
$91
$91
$91
09 Dec
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Limited availability
10 Dec
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Limited availability
11 Dec
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Limited availability
Per day price range
05 Dec
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Limited availability
06 Dec
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Limited availability
07 Dec
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Limited availability
08 Dec
$81
$81
$92
$92
09 Dec
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Limited availability
10 Dec
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
11 Dec
$112
$112
$118
$118
Per day price range
05 Dec
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
06 Dec
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 Dec
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Limited availability
08 Dec
$72
$72
$82
$82
09 Dec
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Limited availability
10 Dec
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Limited availability
11 Dec
$81
$81
$114
$114
Per day price range
05 Dec
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Limited availability
06 Dec
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 Dec
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Limited availability
08 Dec
$97
$97
$122
$122
09 Dec
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Limited availability
10 Dec
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
11 Dec
$112
$112
$153
$153
Per day price range
05 Dec
$112
$112
$148
$148
06 Dec
$112
$112
$148
$148
07 Dec
$112
$112
$148
$148
08 Dec
$98
$98
$148
$148
09 Dec
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Limited availability
10 Dec
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
11 Dec
$107
$107
$282
$282
Per day price range
05 Dec
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Limited availability
06 Dec
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 Dec
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Limited availability
08 Dec
$149
$149
$149
$149
09 Dec
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Limited availability
10 Dec
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
11 Dec
$171
$171
$171
$171
Per day price range
05 Dec
$130
$130
$135
$135
06 Dec
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Limited availability
07 Dec
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
08 Dec
$101
$101
$108
$108
09 Dec
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Limited availability
10 Dec
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
11 Dec
$130
$130
$135
$135
Per day price range
05 Dec
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
06 Dec
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 Dec
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Limited availability
08 Dec
$132
$132
$137
$137
09 Dec
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Limited availability
10 Dec
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
11 Dec
$171
$171
$281
$281
Per day price range
05 Dec
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
06 Dec
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 Dec
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Limited availability
08 Dec
$140
$140
$140
$140
09 Dec
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Limited availability
10 Dec
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
11 Dec
$160
$160
$160
$160
Per day price range
05 Dec
$81
$81
$81
$81
06 Dec
$81
$81
$81
$81
07 Dec
$81
$81
$81
$81
08 Dec
$72
$72
$81
$81
09 Dec
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
10 Dec
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
11 Dec
$81
$81
$81
$81
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 05 December, 2023
Are you flying into Townsville?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Townsville Airport.
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.
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 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.
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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Make sure to return your vehicle with a full tank of fuel to avoid extra fuel fees. Find the best value on fuel with our free fuel price comparison app.
Car hire depots in Townsville are marked on the map below.
Corner Ingham and Meenan St, Townsville QLD, 4810
Today • 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Today •7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
4.40 • 1 rating
32 Bombala St, Garbutt, Townsville QLD, 4814
Today • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
32 Bombala St, Garbutt, Townsville QLD, 4814
Today • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
32 Bombala St, Garbutt, Townsville QLD, 4814
Today • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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On hiring a car in Townsville, Queensland
Prices start at AUD $72 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $149 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Townsville.
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs AUD $101 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car 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 $132 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Townsville.
The highest-rated rental car in Townsville is Hyundai Kona or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
Sixt is the highest-rated car hire provider in Townsville, based on ratings by our customers.
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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