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Car rental rates in Wollongong, New South Wales
Heading to Wollongong? This seaside city is located on the south coast of New South Wales, about an hour and twenty minutes drive south of Sydney. Famous for its beaches and impressive landscape, Wollongong is a perfect addition to a road trip holiday along the south coast.
We can help you find a reliable and affordable car hire in Wollongong for your next holiday! Take advantage of our providers’ competitive car hire deals and enjoy a worry-free, fun-filled self-drive holiday.
Intermediate Car
Kia Cerato or similar
View offerTravel 11 Sep - 18 Sep 2026
from AUD $43/day
Mini Car
Kia Picanto or similar
View offerTravel 11 Sep - 18 Sep 2026
from AUD $46/day
Economy Car
Toyota Yaris or similar
View offerTravel 11 Sep - 18 Sep 2026
from AUD $48/day
Economy SUV
Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
View offerTravel 11 Sep - 18 Sep 2026
from AUD $48/day
Compact Monospace
Mazda CX3 or similar
View offerTravel 11 Sep - 18 Sep 2026
from AUD $49/day
Standard Car
Toyota Corolla Sedan or similar
View offerTravel 11 Sep - 18 Sep 2026
from AUD $51/day
Compact SUV
Nissan Juke or similar
View offerTravel 11 Sep - 18 Sep 2026
from AUD $54/day
Compact Car
Toyota Corolla or similar
View offerTravel 11 Sep - 18 Sep 2026
from AUD $56/day
Intermediate Ute (single/extended cab)
Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD or similar
View offerTravel 11 Sep - 18 Sep 2026
from AUD $56/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 08, 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 08 September, 2026
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- 02 Sep 2026laurie p.Booked: Toyota Yaris Cross or similarBrisbane Airport
- 05 Sep 2026kate r.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarCairns
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Wollongong
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Crossover, Monospace, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab) and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Six car rental depots in Wollongong. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Wollongong
Ford vehicles for hire in Wollongong
Ford Ranger
5
4
4 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Honda vehicles for hire in Wollongong
Honda CR-V
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Wollongong
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Kia vehicles for hire in Wollongong
Kia Carnival
8
5
3 large, 5 small
ProvidersSixt, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia K4
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
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 Wollongong
Mazda CX-3
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Mazda CX-30
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-5
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt, Thrifty, Hertz
MG vehicles for hire in Wollongong
MG3 Core
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Wollongong
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mitsubishi Pajero
7
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD
7
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Nissan vehicles for hire in Wollongong
Nissan Juke
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Subaru vehicles for hire in Wollongong
Subaru Crosstrek
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt, Europcar
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Wollongong
Suzuki Swift
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty
Toyota vehicles for hire in Wollongong
Premium 4WD - Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series
7
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Camry
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt, Hertz
Toyota CH-R
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Sixt
Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Toyota Fortuner
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD
2
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
7
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Sixt
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
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Yaris
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Yaris Cross
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Yaris HybridHybrid
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
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Other vehicles for hire in Wollongong
12 Pallet Curtainsider with lift
3
2
ProvidersThrifty
12 Pallet Tray with Gate
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift
3
2
ProvidersThrifty
2WD Dual Cab Diesel Tray
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray
2
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
6 Pallet Tray: Gates/dropsides
3
2
ProvidersThrifty
8 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
Dual Cab 4WD Lid/Canopy
5
4
ProvidersHertz
Dual Cab Tray UTE 2WD
5
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
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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 08 September, 2026
Wollongong daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
$46
$70
09 Sep
$50
$70
10 Sep
$50
$70
11 Sep
$46
$70
12 Sep
$50
$70
13 Sep
$48
$70
14 Sep
$50
$70
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
$43
$71
09 Sep
$53
$70
10 Sep
$53
$70
11 Sep
$43
$70
12 Sep
$53
$70
13 Sep
$51
$70
14 Sep
$53
$70
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
$51
$105
09 Sep
$69
$105
10 Sep
$69
$105
11 Sep
$51
$105
12 Sep
$69
$105
13 Sep
$63
$105
14 Sep
$69
$105
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
$48
$101
09 Sep
$53
$101
10 Sep
$53
$101
11 Sep
$48
$101
12 Sep
$53
$101
13 Sep
$51
$101
14 Sep
$53
$101
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
$64
$105
09 Sep
$68
$105
10 Sep
$68
$119
11 Sep
$64
$119
12 Sep
$68
$119
13 Sep
$65
$119
14 Sep
$68
$119
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
$71
$171
09 Sep
$74
$171
10 Sep
$74
$160
11 Sep
$71
$160
12 Sep
$74
$160
13 Sep
$72
$160
14 Sep
$74
$160
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 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
09 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
10 Sep
$160
$177
11 Sep
$145
$177
12 Sep
$160
$177
13 Sep
$145
$177
14 Sep
$160
$177
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
$144
$175
09 Sep
$158
$175
10 Sep
$158
$175
11 Sep
$144
$175
12 Sep
$158
$175
13 Sep
$144
$175
14 Sep
$158
$175
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
$56
$67
09 Sep
$61
$67
10 Sep
$61
$67
11 Sep
$56
$67
12 Sep
$61
$67
13 Sep
$56
$67
14 Sep
$61
$67
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
$109
$115
09 Sep
$71
$110
10 Sep
$71
$110
11 Sep
$109
$112
12 Sep
$110
$110
13 Sep
$110
$112
14 Sep
$110
$110
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
$109
$133
09 Sep
$121
$133
10 Sep
$121
$121
11 Sep
$109
$133
12 Sep
$121
$133
13 Sep
$109
$133
14 Sep
$121
$133
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
$49
$55
09 Sep
$54
$54
10 Sep
$54
$54
11 Sep
$49
$54
12 Sep
$54
$54
13 Sep
$52
$54
14 Sep
$54
$54
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 08 September, 2026
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Local expert tips for hiring a car in Wollongong
Watch your speed
Ensure that you always observe the posted speed limit signs on the road. The speed limit at the intersection of Crown Street from Gladstone Avenue to Mangerton Road is now 50km/h in accordance with NSW speed zoning guidelines.
Peak hour traffic
Avoid driving during morning and afternoon peak hour times, typically from 7am to 9am, and 3pm to 5pm, as most roads can become heavily congested right around the city centre.
Parking
Parking in the council’s off-street metered car parks in Wollongong CBD is free and untimed before 8:30am and after 4:30pm on weekdays and free during weekends and public holidays.
Flexible one-way car rentals
Planning to get a one-way car rental for an interstate trip? You can book a hire car in Wollongong 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 Wollongong
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis Wollongong
5.0 (4)Unit 5 - 13 Ralph Black Dr
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:30, w/e 08:00–11:00
Budget Wollongong Downtown
4.8 (10)Unit 5 - 13 Ralph Black Dr
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:30, w/e 08:00–11:00
Europcar Wollongong New
N/A206 Shellharbour Road
Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00, closed w/e
Hertz Wollongong Downtown
N/A03/257 Princes Hwy
Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00, w/e 07:00–12:00
Sixt Wollongong
5.0 (3)275 Princes Highway
Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00, Sat 07:30–12:00, Sun 08:00–12:00
Thrifty Wollongong
5.0 (1)03/257 Princes Hwy
Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00, w/e 07:00–12:00
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Wollongong, New South Wales
How much does it cost to hire a car in Wollongong?
For a rental period from 11 September to 18 September 2026, prices range from AUD $43 per day for an Intermediate Car to AUD $160 per day for a Premium SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Wollongong.
What is the cheapest car rental in Wollongong?
The cheapest car rental in Wollongong for the rental period from 11 September to 18 September 2026 is a Kia Cerato or similar from Budget costing AUD $43 per day. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Wollongong?
The price of a minivan hired in Wollongong from 11 September to 18 September 2026 ranges from AUD $128 to AUD $161 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental in Wollongong.
What is the highest-rated hire car in Wollongong?
The highest-rated rental car in Wollongong is Toyota Kluger or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the best car rental company in Wollongong?
Avis is our highest-rated car hire provider in Wollongong, scoring an average rating of 5 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Wollongong?
Sixt is the cheapest car rental company in Wollongong, with rates from AUD $50 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 Wollongong?
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 Wollongong 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 Wollongong and drop off in another location?
Yes. You can drop off your vehicle outside Wollongong, though you may need to pay a one-way fee.
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