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Car rental rates in Hervey Bay, Queensland
The coastal town of Hervey Bay is the gateway to K’gari (previously Fraser Island) and home to the historic Urangan Pier. Located around an hour and a half south of Bundaberg and two and a half hours north of the Sunshine Coast, Hervey Bay is considered one of the best places in Australia to see whales, enjoy seaside cafes, beach swims, and more.
Search, compare, and book an affordable hire car for your trip to Hervey Bay with VroomVroomVroom. 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 21 Sep - 28 Sep 2026
from AUD $56/day
Compact Car
Toyota Corolla or similar
View offerTravel 21 Sep - 28 Sep 2026
from AUD $57/day
Special
Mystery Vehicle - Auto or similar
View offerTravel 21 Sep - 28 Sep 2026
from AUD $63/day
Economy SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
View offerTravel 21 Sep - 28 Sep 2026
from AUD $64/day
Intermediate Car
Mazda 3 or similar
View offerTravel 21 Sep - 28 Sep 2026
from AUD $67/day
Intermediate Ute (single/extended cab)
2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray or similar
View offerTravel 19 Sep - 22 Sep 2026
from AUD $67/day
Compact SUV
Mazda Cx3 or similar
View offerTravel 21 Sep - 28 Sep 2026
from AUD $70/day
Standard Car
Kia Cerato Sedan or similar
View offerTravel 21 Sep - 28 Sep 2026
from AUD $74/day
Fullsize Car
Toyota Camry Hybrid or similar
View offerTravel 21 Sep - 28 Sep 2026
from AUD $79/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 18, 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 18 September, 2026
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- 21 Aug 2026marcia h.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarAdelaide Airport
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- 08 Sep 2026cosimo g.Booked: Isuzu MU-X or similarMelbourne Airport
- 10 Jul 2026chesney n.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarCairns Airport
- 15 Aug 2026andrew b.Booked: Compact SUVTownsville Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Hervey Bay
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab) and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Six car rental depots in Hervey Bay. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Hervey Bay
Ford vehicles for hire in Hervey Bay
Ford Everest
7
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford Ranger
5
4
4 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Hervey Bay
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai Staria
8
5
4 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in Hervey Bay
Kia Carnival
8
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Sixt, Avis
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia Picanto
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
5
3 small
ProvidersBudget
Mazda vehicles for hire in Hervey Bay
Mazda 3
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mazda CX-3
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-30
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-5
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz
MG vehicles for hire in Hervey Bay
MG3 Core
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Hervey Bay
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mitsubishi Pajero
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersBudget, Europcar
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD
7
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Hervey Bay
Suzuki Swift
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota vehicles for hire in Hervey Bay
12 Seat Toyota HiAce
12
3
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Camry
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Hertz
Toyota CH-R
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
5
5
4 small
ProvidersBudget, Avis
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Rav4 HybridHybrid
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Yaris
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
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Other vehicles for hire in Hervey Bay
19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift
3
2
ProvidersThrifty
2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray
2
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mystery Car
5
4
1 small
ProvidersEuropcar, 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 18 September, 2026
Hervey Bay daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$56
$132
19 Sep
$71
$108
20 Sep
$108
$108
21 Sep
$56
$86
22 Sep
$71
$86
23 Sep
$71
$86
24 Sep
$71
$89
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$72
$134
19 Sep
$88
$110
20 Sep
$110
$110
21 Sep
$67
$88
22 Sep
$80
$88
23 Sep
$80
$88
24 Sep
$88
$110
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$74
$123
19 Sep
$90
$123
20 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
21 Sep
$74
$123
22 Sep
$90
$123
23 Sep
$87
$123
24 Sep
$90
$123
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$64
$183
19 Sep
$82
$109
20 Sep
$109
$109
21 Sep
$64
$230
22 Sep
$82
$93
23 Sep
$79
$128
24 Sep
$82
$128
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$82
$186
19 Sep
$105
$111
20 Sep
$111
$111
21 Sep
$81
$241
22 Sep
$93
$107
23 Sep
$89
$130
24 Sep
$95
$130
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$97
$202
19 Sep
$103
$133
20 Sep
$92
$133
21 Sep
$94
$119
22 Sep
$108
$121
23 Sep
$103
$122
24 Sep
$92
$139
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 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
19 Sep
$156
$168
20 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
21 Sep
$148
$168
22 Sep
$156
$168
23 Sep
$148
$168
24 Sep
$156
$168
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 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
19 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
20 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
21 Sep
$186
$186
22 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
23 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
24 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
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 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
19 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
20 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
21 Sep
$159
$187
22 Sep
$169
$187
23 Sep
$169
$187
24 Sep
$169
$187
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 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
19 Sep
$67
$80
20 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
21 Sep
$67
$80
22 Sep
$67
$80
23 Sep
$67
$80
24 Sep
$67
$80
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$89
$106
19 Sep
$96
$106
20 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
21 Sep
$89
$106
22 Sep
$96
$106
23 Sep
$96
$106
24 Sep
$96
$106
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$94
$115
19 Sep
$107
$115
20 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
21 Sep
$94
$115
22 Sep
$107
$115
23 Sep
$97
$115
24 Sep
$107
$115
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 September, 2026
Hervey Bay Airport car hire
Are you flying into Hervey Bay?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Hervey Bay Airport (HVB).
Regional airports near Hervey Bay
Car rental depots in Hervey Bay
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis Hervey Bay Downtown
3.7 (3)20 Southern Cross Circuit
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–14:30, closed Sun
Budget Hervey Bay
N/A2 Kruger Court Urangan (Country)
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, closed Sun
Europcar Hervey Bay City
4.9 (3)1541 Booral Road
Mon–Fri 08:00–15:30, w/e 09:00–13:00
Hertz Hervey Bay Downtown
1.4 (1)3 Kruger Crt
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun 11:00–15:00
Sixt Hervey Bay
5.0 (3)41 Main Street
Mon–Fri 07:30–16:30 (Thu–Fri to 17:00), Sat 07:30–11:30, closed Sun
Thrifty Hervey Bay Downtown
4.2 (1)3 Kruger Crt
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun 11:00–15:00
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Hervey Bay, Queensland
How much does it cost to hire a car in Hervey Bay?
For a rental period from 21 September to 28 September 2026, prices range from AUD $56 per day for an Economy Car to AUD $161 per day for a Premium SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Hervey Bay.
What is the cheapest car rental in Hervey Bay?
The cheapest car rental in Hervey Bay for the rental period from 21 September to 28 September 2026 is a Suzuki Swift or similar from Thrifty costing AUD $56 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 Hervey Bay?
Booking your hire car in Hervey Bay 12 days beforehand can save you over 2 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Hervey Bay?
The price of a minivan hired in Hervey Bay from 24 September to 27 September 2026 ranges from AUD $130 to AUD $187 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental in Hervey Bay.
What is the highest-rated hire car in Hervey Bay?
The highest-rated rental car in Hervey Bay is Kia Rio or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the best car rental company in Hervey Bay?
Sixt is our highest-rated car hire provider in Hervey Bay, scoring an average rating of 5 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Hervey Bay?
Thrifty is the cheapest car rental company in Hervey Bay, with rates from AUD $67 per day based on our rolling weekly search data. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Hervey Bay?
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 Hervey Bay 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.
Can I pick up a car hire in Hervey Bay and drop off in another location?
Yes. Although there may be a one-way fee charged to your booking.
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