The easiest way to book a car rental in Perth

• Summer: December to February (longer days and warm to hot with little rain)

• Autumn: March to May (warm but cooling down with increasing rain by May)

• Winter: June to August (shorter days, cold, and lots of rain)

• Spring: September to November (starting to warm up and falling levels of rain)

• December to February: Peak tourism season, doubly so over Christmas and New Year — book early

• School holidays, Easter, long weekends: High demand and prices

• Spring: Popular thanks to temperate weather and blooming wildflowers

1. Avoid airport pickups when possible

While it’s convenient to pick up a rental car directly at Perth Airport (PER), you’ll usually pay more for this convenience. Airport rental locations are considered premium pickup points across Australia, and this designation translates into higher prices for car hire.

2. Consider off-airport rental depots

You can often find more affordable deals by renting from a Perth off-airport car hire provider. These typically offer a free shuttle service from the airport to their depot, and while it adds a bit of extra time, the cost savings can be significant — particularly for longer rentals. Another advantage of off-airport providers is choosing one should spare you the worst of driving to Perth Airport.

3. Look at suburban or city-centre locations

The most affordable option is often to book your rental car from an inner-city Perth suburb or a suburb close to Perth Airport like Belmont, Osborne Park, or Bassendean. While these don’t usually offer free transfers from the airport, they frequently do offer the lowest base car rental rates — especially when compared to on-airport providers.

VroomVroomVroom compares prices from a wide range of Perth car rental providers, including on-airport, off-airport, and city depots. Whether you’re looking for a budget hatchback, a family SUV, or a 4WD for exploring the wild coast of Western Australia, we can help you find the right car at the right price.