Brisbane car hire information
| Pick-up location | Brisbane |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury SUV, Passenger van, People mover, SUV, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
| Hire locations | 91 |
| Airport locations | 41 |
| Popular agencies | Europcar, Alamo, keddy by Europcar, Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast Car Rentals |
Cheap car hire in Brisbane
| Economy | $29/day |
| Compact | $37/day |
| Intermediate | $33/day |
| Standard | $47/day |
| Full-size | $46/day |
| SUV | $55/day |
| People mover | $64/day |
| Full-size SUV | $52/day |
| Passenger van | $91/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $35/day |
| Compact SUV | $36/day |
| Luxury SUV | $38/day |
| Supplier choice | $39/day |
| Standard SUV | $41/day |
KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Brisbane
- Brisbane is the capital of the Sunshine State and boasts the best outdoor activities Australia has to offer. Whether your preference is to head upstream and take in the winding beauty of the Brisbane River or escape to the beaches that line the coast, renting a car will provide you unrivaled access to Australia’s great outdoors. Don’t miss the opportunity to travel an hour north of Brisbane to the world famous Australia Zoo, where you can see the largest display of the adorable and terrifying animals that Down Under is known for. If you don’t quite have the time to drive to Australia Zoo, consider taking a trip to Daisy Hill Koala Center to see the famous marsupials.
- Brisbane Airport is located 12 km (7 mi) from the city center has many major hire companies for you to choose from. Once you arrive at Brisbane Airport, the counters will be located on Level 2 of the International Terminal. If you are arriving on a domestic flight after visiting a different Australian city, the hire desks will be located on Level 1 of the Domestic Terminal.
- Australians drive on the left-hand side of the road, so this will be the first thing to get used to. If you are driving towards or near bushland or parks such as D’Aguilar or North Stradbroke Island, be wary of animals that may venture on to the road. Take care and reduce your speed if you do see any animals by the side of the road. Be careful if you plan to have a glass of wine or beer with your lunch and the drive, as the legal blood alcohol limit is 0.05%.
- Rush hour can cause plenty of congestion on the highways leading to and from Brisbane, as many workers commute to surrounding cities such as the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. The traditional rush hour occurs in Brisbane between 7 am and 9 am during the morning work scramble, and between 4 pm and 7 pm in the afternoon.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Brisbane for $45 or less
- Book your car hire in Brisbane at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport car hire locations in Brisbane are around 22% more expensive than airport locations on average
- Premium car hire in Brisbane are around -53% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Brisbane
What type of car is recommended for driving in Brisbane?
Brisbane streets are generally rather wide and provide ample room for all the drivers on the road, so you don’t need to sacrifice space when choosing your hire car. Depending on your personal needs, an intermediate sedan will likely provide enough comfort and power to accommodate all of your driving demands.
What’s the speed limit in Brisbane?
Built-up areas such as residential or commercial roads have a speed limit of 50 km/h (31 mph) unless otherwise indicated. On most highways, you will be able to increase your speed to 100 km/h (62 mph), while certain larger highways will have a limit of 110 km/h (68 mph).
Where are the best places to park in Brisbane?
If you are heading into the city and looking for cheap, short-term parking, consider a shopping center where you will often receive free parking for the first two hours. There are plenty of available spaces in parking lots in the CBD area; most notably, the Brisbane City Council offers $5 all-day parking on weekends at both King George Square and Wickham Terrace.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Brisbane?
On average a car hire in Brisbane costs $57 per day.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Brisbane?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Bargain Car Rentals ($29/day), East Coast Car Rentals ($33/day) and keddy by Europcar ($35/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Bargain Car Rentals Brisbane Airport 4013 (12 kilometres from the city centre).
How much is the price of fuel in Brisbane?
The average price of fuel in Brisbane is $6.73 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $81 and $108, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Brisbane?
Premium (Kia Carnival or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Brisbane.
Which car hire agencies are at Brisbane airport (BNE)?
Car hire companies onsite at Brisbane airport include Bargain Car Rentals, CarHood, Europcar, Ace Rental Cars, Atlas Car & Truck Rental, Thrifty, JUCY, Dollar, Budget and Apex.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Brisbane airport (BNE)?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Brisbane airport to off-airport locations include Bargain Car Rentals, CarHood, Europcar, Ace Rental Cars, Atlas Car & Truck Rental, Thrifty, Sixt, JUCY, Dollar and Budget.
How can I find car hires near me in Brisbane?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Premium car hire cost in Brisbane?
A Premium car hire in Brisbane costs $120 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Brisbane?
A Compact car hire in Brisbane costs $55 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Brisbane?
An Intermediate car hire in Brisbane costs $51 per day, on average.
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Brisbane?
On average a car hire in Brisbane costs $402 per week ($57 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Brisbane?
On average a car hire in Brisbane costs $1,721 per month ($57 per day).
Brisbane car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
7.7
Good
36 reviewsCleanliness
8.2
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
7.6
2 locations in Brisbane
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Dec 2021
8.4 Very Good
Feb 2020
Pros:
Easy quick processing and drop offCons:
The driver’s seat was not particularly comfortable on a longer trip. Needed more lumber support.8.0 Very Good
Apr 2019
Pros:
Dis not rent car in Ascot4.8 Mediocre
Jan 2019
Cons:
Car was filthy inside. Drop of at BNE airport was terrible. Had to go into the airport to get trolley for luggage. Had to then go to level 2 to drop off the keys. Should have trolleys and someone on site to drop off.9.6 Wonderful
Oct 2018
Pros:
The service from start to finish.Cons:
NothingAce Rental Cars
9.6
Wonderful
5 reviewsCleanliness
8.4
Comfort
9.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Brisbane
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
8.0 Very Good
Jan 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Sept 2022
Budget
9.2
Wonderful
14 reviewsCleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.3
Value for money
8.4
5 locations in Brisbane
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
9.6 Wonderful
Aug 2019
Pros:
The process was so easy and the staff were clear and helpful.Cons:
It was hard to find our car at first because no one showed us where it was.4.8 Mediocre
Aug 2018
Cons:
I had done my application online, but the Budget office at the Brisbane airport had NO WORKING INTERNET CONNECTION, so I was unable to show them what I had purchased on my laptop. Yep, that's right. I had to purchase a MORE EXPENSIVE deal there, and then had to drive downtown the next day to the Budget office and get it straightened out, and I'm still not sure that it was done properly.8.0 Very Good
Sept 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2022
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.7
Very Good
3 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.5
Value for money
8.7
3 locations in Brisbane
East Coast Car Rentals
8.4
Very Good
7 reviewsCleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.2
Value for money
8.0
2 locations in Brisbane
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2.0 Poor
Dec 2021
7.2 Good
May 2019
Pros:
The original lady i spoke to at Hendra was excellent. However had to make several calls to get advice on repairs to puncture i had recieved. Phone Brisbane office which then transfers you to Hendra where you have to wait lengthy waits at both places. Very frustrating.Cons:
The actual cost was more than i expected in fact double because of insurance costs. Plus i had half a day getting a puncture repaired as tyre dealers didn't have the unusual size that Hyudai have put on there latest cars.10.0 Wonderful
July 2022
Avis
8.2
Very Good
10 reviewsCleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.3
Value for money
8.2
5 locations in Brisbane
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2020
Pros:
YES!!!8.4 Very Good
Aug 2019
Pros:
Staff excellentCons:
Pricey9.6 Wonderful
Mar 2019
Pros:
You couldn’t pay me to drive a Suzuki Swift back home...until Inhired this car. Great customer service and this car was LEGEND.Cons:
Honestly, the insurance cost more than I expected, but might as well make sure I have $0 liability Incase of a catastrophe. Everything else was top, 100%, LEGIT, LEGEND. Insurance wasn’t even that expensive so maybe I’m being a drama queen, haha!2.0 Poor
Dec 2022
6.0 Okay
July 2022
Apex
8.1
Very Good
12 reviewsCleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
8.1
2 locations in Brisbane
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2022
8.0 Very Good
July 2022
10.0 Wonderful
June 2022
10.0 Wonderful
June 2022
8.0 Very Good
June 2022
10.0 Wonderful
May 2022
Alamo
8.0
Very Good
9 reviewsCleanliness
8.3
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.3
2 locations in Brisbane
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6.0 Okay
Mar 2018
Pros:
Easy pick up and drop off at airportCons:
Exterior of car was dirty and tires needed air, had to demand a new car after we looked at the car and saw the wheels bowing out from lack of air. Terrible customer service, dodgy insurance eg claims you have rediculous excess to pay even if you aren’t in fault of any damage to the car, even if it’s fault of another driver.6.0 Okay
Jan 2018
Pros:
Car was very clean and comfortableCons:
Hidden extras in costs, our total ended up being double what we had originally planned. Two to four weeks to return the $200 bond, am currently trying to find out why so long.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2023
6.0 Okay
Jan 2023
Thrifty
7.2
Good
5 reviewsCleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
6.8
6 locations in Brisbane
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2.0 Poor
July 2018
Cons:
I booked the premium car three months in advance - they didn't have one when I arrived. They offered either a large gas guzzling SUV or a Camry. I took the Camry, and they refused to give me a lower rate. End up paying hundreds of $ more than I should have for the 3-week rental, but it was 5:30am after a 14 hour flight and I wasn't about to go shopping elsewhere.2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
6.0 Okay
July 2022
10.0 Wonderful
June 2021
Europcar
7.0
Good
3 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
8.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
7.3
5 locations in Brisbane
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8.0 Very Good
Sept 2023
2.0 Poor
Dec 2022
10.0 Wonderful
June 2022
Alpha
5.5
Fair
5 reviewsCleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.2
Value for money
6.4
6 locations in Brisbane
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4.0 Mediocre
May 2022
2.0 Poor
Dec 2021
9.6 Wonderful
Feb 2019
Pros:
The staff were very friendly and helpful. We decided we wanted to extend another day and called a few hours before we were due to return and Alpha were happy to add another day on at the same price - no excessive charge which was great. No complaints about the car either, great condition and very economical which helped with the overall expense of hiring a car!Cons:
The pick up / shuttle service is a little clunky and adds time on to the overall exchange but it’s worth it for the cheaper price you get for shopping a little further a field.Firefly
5.0
Fair
2 reviewsCleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.0
Value for money
5.0
2 locations in Brisbane
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2.0 Poor
June 2019
Pros:
Pick up and drop off was simple and convenient.Cons:
The company claimed i damaged the car, sent me one vague email stating they were looking into the damage done and would contact me with their findings but then proceeded to charge my credit card US$ 830.00 without following up on their first email.2 locations in Brisbane
from $39/dayLocations in Brisbane
771 Kingsford Smith Drive
+61 7 3868 3742
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2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
2.0 Poor
Nov 2022
8.0 Very Good
Feb 2022
2.0 Poor
Feb 2023
One location in Brisbane
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2.0 Poor
Dec 2021
2 locations in Brisbane
from $76/dayLocations in Brisbane
137 Nudgee Road
+61 7 3131 4677
82 Wickham Street
+61 7 5555 8908
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6 locations in Brisbane
from $64/dayLocations in Brisbane
137 Nudgee Rd
+61 7 3131 4677
49 Barry Parade
+61 7 3006 3255
55 Charlotte St
+61 1800 501 934
Airport Drive
+61 1800 501 934
Brisbane Ap
+61 7 3000 8600
Corner Compton And Ewing Rd Wd
+61 7 3808 7085
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from $74/dayLocations in Brisbane
In Terminal Building
+61 7 3187 4450
In Terminal The Circuit
+61 7 3187 4450
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9 locations in Brisbane
from $59/dayLocations in Brisbane
1468a Ipswich Rd
+61 733 361 320
18 Hercules Street
+61 732 682 418
In Terminal - The Circuit, Brisbane Airport
61738748150
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22 Serpentine Road
+61 1300 729 230
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from $34/dayLocations in Brisbane
Portside Wharf (Brisbane Cruise Ship Terminal)
+61 755 995 335
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277 Abbotsford Road
+61 414 000 111
3 Daintree Rd
+61 414 000 111
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78 Toombul Rd
+61 733 281 222
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Serviced By Redspot
+61 1300 466 663
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+86 10 6064 1387
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Good to know
Most popular agency | Crazy Clark's Car Rentals |
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Most popular car type | Premium |
Average price | $57/day |
Good deal | $45/day |
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