The easiest way to book a car hire in Sandy Bay
Great value rental cars from Sandy Bay’s most trusted car hire providers
Car rental rates in Sandy Bay, Tasmania
The waterside suburb of Sandy Bay sits immediately to the south of Hobart and overlooks the Derwent River. Sandy Bay is well-placed for trips south of Hobart towards the beautiful Apollo Bay and beyond.
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Compact Car
Compact Automatic
View offerTravel 07 Sep - 12 Sep 2026
from AUD $38/day
Special
Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similar
View offerTravel 07 Sep - 12 Sep 2026
from AUD $43/day
Compact SUV
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 07 Sep - 12 Sep 2026
from AUD $48/day
Economy Car
MG Core 3 or similar
View offerTravel 07 Sep - 14 Sep 2026
from AUD $48/day
Intermediate Car
Toyota Corolla or similar
View offerTravel 07 Sep - 14 Sep 2026
from AUD $52/day
Economy SUV
Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
View offerTravel 07 Sep - 14 Sep 2026
from AUD $53/day
Intermediate SUV
Subaru Crosstrek or similar
View offerTravel 07 Sep - 14 Sep 2026
from AUD $55/day
Standard Car
Skoda Scala Select or similar
View offerTravel 07 Sep - 14 Sep 2026
from AUD $56/day
Standard SUV
Standard SUV
View offerTravel 07 Sep - 12 Sep 2026
from AUD $59/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 04, 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 04 September, 2026
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- 02 Sep 2026annie s.Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similarHobart Downtown
- 22 Jul 2026john p.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarHobart Downtown
- 08 May 2026cornelis v.Booked: Large SUVHobart City
- 02 Sep 2026annie s.Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similarHobart Downtown
- 13 May 2026phil c.Booked: Hyundai i30 Hybrid or similarCairns Domestic Airport
- 23 Jul 2026daniel j.Booked: Kia Carnival or similarCairns Airport
- 02 Sep 2026grant w.Booked: MG Core 3 or similarPerth T1 or T2 Airport
- 10 Aug 2026julie t.Booked: Toyota Kluger or similarAlice Springs Downtown
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Sandy Bay
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab) and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Seven car rental depots in Sandy Bay. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Bargain Car Rentals, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Redspot and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Sandy Bay
Popular rental car models in Sandy Bay last month
- % of BookingsModelPrice range last monthProviders
1
18%
$43$85MG3 CoreEconomy Car
5
5
1 small
Rent withRedspot
2
9%
$79$79
Deliver 9 LWB Van (11.97 M3)(or similar)Compact Elite Commercial Van/Truck
2
4
Rent withBargain Car Rentals
3
9%
$77$77
Ford Ranger WildtrakStandard SUV
5
4
3 small
Rent withEuropcar
4
9%
$183$183
Kia CarnivalFullsize Passenger Van
8
5
2 large, 2 small
Rent withThrifty
5
9%
$44$44
Kia CeratoIntermediate Car
5
5
2 small
Rent withBudget
Audi vehicles for hire in Sandy Bay
Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Audi Q5
5
4
3 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
AUDI Q5 INC. GPS
5
4
3 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
BMW vehicles for hire in Sandy Bay
BMW X3
5
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford vehicles for hire in Sandy Bay
Ford Everest
7
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford Ranger
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Honda vehicles for hire in Sandy Bay
Honda CR-V
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Sandy Bay
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai Staria
8
5
4 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in Sandy Bay
Kia Carnival
8
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz, Budget
Kia Stonic
5
5
3 small
ProvidersBudget
Land Rover vehicles for hire in Sandy Bay
Land Rover Defender
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
LDV vehicles for hire in Sandy Bay
LDV Deliver 9 Automatic (or similar)
12
4
10 large, 3 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Mazda vehicles for hire in Sandy Bay
Mazda CX-3
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Redspot, Europcar
Mazda CX-30
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-5
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Europcar
Mercedes vehicles for hire in Sandy Bay
Mercedes Gle
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
MG vehicles for hire in Sandy Bay
MG HS Vibe
5
5
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
MG3 Core
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Redspot
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Sandy Bay
Mitsubishi Pajero
7
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mitsubishi Triton Dual Cab with Tonneau Cover (or similar)
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Skoda vehicles for hire in Sandy Bay
Skoda Octavia
5
4
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Skoda Scala Select
5
4
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Subaru vehicles for hire in Sandy Bay
Subaru Crosstrek
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Sandy Bay
Suzuki Swift
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota vehicles for hire in Sandy Bay
12 Seat Toyota HiAce
12
3
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Premium 4WD - Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series
7
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Camry
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Hertz, Budget
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Hertz
Toyota CH-R
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Coaster (22 Seaters) or Similar
22
4
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Toyota Commuter
12
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota Corolla
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz, Redspot
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Cross HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Fortuner
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Hilux
2
3
ProvidersBudget
Toyota Kluger
7
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Prado
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Rav4 HybridHybrid
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Yaris Cross
5
5
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Showing 10 of 22 vehicles
Volkswagen vehicles for hire in Sandy Bay
Volkswagen Polo
5
5
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Other vehicles for hire in Sandy Bay
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
8 Seat Van
8
4
5 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Chery Tiggo 4Hybrid
5
5
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Compact Automatic
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Compact Automatic HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Compact SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Large SUV
7
4
2 large, 3 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Luxury Compact SUV
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Luxury Standard SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mystery Car
5
4
ProvidersBudget, Hertz, Redspot, Europcar
Standard
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Standard HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Standard SUV
5
4
2 large, 3 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Standard SUV HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 3 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Showing 10 of 15 vehicles
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 04 September, 2026
Sandy Bay daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$42
$86
05 Sep
$49
$84
06 Sep
$49
$69
07 Sep
$38
$91
08 Sep
$49
$91
09 Sep
$38
$91
10 Sep
$49
$91
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$52
$106
05 Sep
$56
$105
06 Sep
$56
$71
07 Sep
$52
$116
08 Sep
$56
$116
09 Sep
$56
$116
10 Sep
$56
$117
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$56
$174
05 Sep
$59
$167
06 Sep
$59
$138
07 Sep
$56
$176
08 Sep
$59
$177
09 Sep
$59
$197
10 Sep
$59
$250
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$46
$219
05 Sep
$57
$167
06 Sep
$58
$151
07 Sep
$48
$230
08 Sep
$59
$220
09 Sep
$52
$221
10 Sep
$63
$185
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$55
$243
05 Sep
$72
$185
06 Sep
$72
$167
07 Sep
$55
$254
08 Sep
$74
$244
09 Sep
$55
$246
10 Sep
$72
$204
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$66
$266
05 Sep
$77
$260
06 Sep
$74
$260
07 Sep
$59
$467
08 Sep
$72
$369
09 Sep
$60
$295
10 Sep
$72
$345
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$115
$318
05 Sep
$151
$302
06 Sep
$134
$302
07 Sep
$198
$324
08 Sep
$231
$284
09 Sep
$194
$288
10 Sep
$181
$297
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$122
$419
05 Sep
$164
$411
06 Sep
$158
$331
07 Sep
$135
$430
08 Sep
$168
$366
09 Sep
$183
$430
10 Sep
$183
$366
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 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
05 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
06 Sep
$137
$137
07 Sep
$142
$172
08 Sep
$142
$142
09 Sep
$175
$252
10 Sep
$193
$252
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 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
05 Sep
$85
$85
06 Sep
$85
$85
07 Sep
$85
$85
08 Sep
$85
$85
09 Sep
$85
$85
10 Sep
$85
$85
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$113
$231
05 Sep
$149
$149
06 Sep
$131
$138
07 Sep
$206
$261
08 Sep
$229
$229
09 Sep
$191
$233
10 Sep
$178
$240
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 04 September, 2026
Hobart Airport car hire
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Car rental depots in Sandy Bay
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis Hobart City
4.9 (2)2-4 Market Place
Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00, w/e 08:00–12:00
Bargain Car Rentals Hobart City
4.7 (19)173 Harrington Street
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, w/e 08:00–15:00
Budget Hobart Downtown
4.6 (21)122 Harrington St
Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00, w/e 08:00–14:00
Europcar Hobart City
4.6 (2)112 Harrington Street
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, w/e 08:00–13:00
Hertz Hobart Downtown
4.7 (3)96 Harrington St
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, w/e 08:00–13:00
Redspot Hobart
N/A67A Argyle Street, Hobart City,
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:30, w/e 08:00–16:00
Thrifty Hobart Downtown
4.4 (19)96 Harrington St
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, w/e 08:00–13:00
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Sandy Bay
How much does it cost to hire a car in Sandy Bay?
For a rental period from 7 September to 12 September 2026, prices range from AUD $38 per day for a Compact Car to AUD $266 per day for a Premium SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Sandy Bay.
What is the cheapest car rental in Sandy Bay?
The cheapest car rental in Sandy Bay for the rental period from 7 September to 12 September 2026 is a Compact Automatic from Bargain Car Rentals costing AUD $38 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 Sandy Bay?
Based on our data from over 31,300 rental car bookings in Sandy Bay over the last 12 months, booking your hire car 28 days beforehand can save you over 16 per cent.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Sandy Bay?
The price of a minivan hired in Sandy Bay from 7 September to 14 September 2026 ranges from AUD $85 to AUD $350 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental in Sandy Bay.
What is the highest-rated hire car in Sandy Bay?
The highest-rated rental car in Sandy Bay is Kia Sportage or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the best car rental company in Sandy Bay?
Avis is our highest-rated car hire provider in Sandy Bay, scoring an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Sandy Bay?
Thrifty is the cheapest car rental company in Sandy Bay, with rates from AUD $49 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 Sandy 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 Sandy 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 my hire car in Sandy Bay and drop it off somewhere else?
Absolutely. You can pick up your hire car in Sandy Bay and drop off in another location. However, there may be a one-way fee charged to your booking by your supplier. To avoid surprises, we add this charge to the total cost displayed in our search engine.
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