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Pick-up location | Canberra |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Passenger van, Premium SUV, SUV, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Hire locations | 29 |
Airport locations | 16 |
Popular agencies | Alamo, Europcar, Hertz, keddy by Europcar, National |
Economy | $51/day |
Compact | $55/day |
Intermediate | $56/day |
Standard | $65/day |
SUV | $58/day |
Full-size SUV | $77/day |
Passenger van | $98/day |
Premium SUV | $89/day |
Intermediate SUV | $45/day |
Compact SUV | $46/day |
Supplier choice | $47/day |
Standard SUV | $50/day |
Roads are wide and parking spaces are rather accessible in Canberra, meaning you don’t have to sacrifice on comfort or taste when choosing a hire car. Larger people movers and 4x4 cars navigate the city without issue, while compact models provide budget-friendly prices and are very fuel efficient.
Unless otherwise indicated, the maximum speed is 50 km/h. The reduced school zone limit of 40 km/h is enforced longer than most states across Australia: from 08:00–16:00. Speed and red light cameras are common throughout the city, so be vigilant while behind the wheel.
Canberra Centre Car Park is located right in the heart of the shopping district and offers 3h of parking for approximately A$ 6. If you’re visiting on the weekend, make use of cheaper Sunday parking which is only about A$ 2 for the whole day. Citywest Car Park has a flat rate of about A$ 15 if you’re happy to park on the rooftop and is open Monday to Friday.
On average a car hire in Canberra costs $82 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Alamo ($45/day), Europcar ($47/day) and Hertz ($58/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Alamo Canberra International Airport 2609 (6 kilometres from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Canberra is $6.47 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $78 and $103, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Canberra.
Car hire companies onsite at Canberra airport include Alamo, Sixt, Hertz, Europcar, Thrifty, Budget, keddy by Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Canberra airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Hertz, Europcar, Thrifty, Budget, keddy by Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
An Intermediate car hire in Canberra costs $77 per day, on average.
A Special car hire in Canberra costs $82 per day, on average.
A Premium car hire in Canberra costs $124 per day, on average.
In Canberra, cars are most frequently hired at Europcar Novotel Hotel - 65 Northbourne Ave (3 km from city centre ).
On average a car hire in Canberra costs $576 per week ($82 per day).
On average a car hire in Canberra costs $2,471 per month ($82 per day).
If you're staying in Canberra, then a dedicated sat nav will likely be unnecessary. The city is quite easy to navigate and your phone should be enough (just make sure you can use it hands-free). If you're heading into rural areas of the ACT and NSW, you may find you don't have internet coverage. You can check with your Canberra car hire provider on whether you’re likely to need a satellite GPS.
When driving your hire car in Canberra, be aware that you may encounter animals such as kangaroos and deer, even in built-up areas. Stay vigilant, particularly at dawn and dusk, and if you see animals on the road, slow down or brake while continuing to drive straight.
One location in Canberra
Locations in Canberra
Canberra International Airport
+61 2 6248 9966
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2 locations in Canberra
Locations in Canberra
Novotel Hotel - 65 Northbourne Ave
+61 2 6284 5170
Terminal Building
+61 2 6213 0300
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Terminal Building
+61 2 6219 3041
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Terminal Building, Canberra
+61 2 6248 8134
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2.0 Poor
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One location in Canberra
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Terminal Building
+61 2 6219 3031
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4 locations in Canberra
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4 Yallourn St
+61 2 6169 4730
8 Kemble Court
+61 2 6242 0100
84 Northbourne Ave
+61 437 833 446
Pialligo Ave
+61 2 6267 2390
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6.0 Okay
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8.0 Very Good
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4 locations in Canberra
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29 Lonsdale St
+61 2 8337 2700
4 Yallourn St
+61 2 5112 2836
Canberra Ap
+61 2 6248 9081
Pialligo Ave
+61 136139
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
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9.6 Wonderful
Oct 2019
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Upon return the agent was very helpful getting us to where we needed to go. Went beyond expectation.2.0 Poor
Oct 2019
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NothingCons:
The reservation was cancelled after I booked the advertised car online through a 3rd party website. It was a very disappointing experience to have to try again 5 times to actually have the booking accepted. Why don't the 3rd party rental companies and Thrifty communicate better so customers actually have a good experience instead of tearing out their hair?6.4 Okay
Jan 2017
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nothingCons:
nothing - just dropped the keys off10.0 Wonderful
July 2023
2 locations in Canberra
Locations in Canberra
1 Binara Street
+61 884 459 714
Canberra International Airport
+61 2 6248 9966
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1 Binara Street
+61 884 459 714
Canberra International Airport
+61 2 6248 9966
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One location in Canberra
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29 Lonsdale St
+61 2 8337 2700
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Novotel Hotel - 65 Northbourne Ave
+61 262 845 170
Terminal Building, Canberra Airport
61 2 62130300
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2 locations in Canberra
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27 Kembla St
+61 262 804 524
Pialligo Ave
+61 262 496 211
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Terminal Building
+86 10 6064 1387
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Most popular agency | Alamo |
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | $82/day |
Good deal | $68/day |