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Airlie Beach car hires from $51

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Airlie Beach with a pick-up date of 8/12 and drop-off date of 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap car hire in Airlie Beach

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Class Economy Car car
Class Economy Car
or similar SMALL
2
2
4-5
M
$86/day
Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar SMALL
4
2
4-5
M
$53/day
Kia Forte car
Kia Forte
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
M
$51/day
Class Standard Car car
Class Standard Car
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
M
$107/day
Mazda CX-3 car
Mazda CX-3
or similar SUV
2
2
4-5
M
$104/day
Volvo XC60 car
Volvo XC60
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
M
$157/day
Hyundai Staria car
Hyundai Staria
or similar VAN
5
2
4-5
M
$165/day
Class Full-size Truck car
Class Full-size Truck
or similar PICKUPTRUCK
5
2
2/4
M
$146/day
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado car
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
M
$146/day
Nissan X-Trail car
Nissan X-Trail
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$57/day
Kia Stonic car
Kia Stonic
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
$69/day
Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
M
$112/day
Volkswagen Tiguan car
Volkswagen Tiguan
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$130/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Airlie Beach

  • The Whitsundays is well known for its beautiful beaches and Airlie Beach is no exception. But there are a few beaches that are a little out of the way and having cheap car hire in Airlie Beach is one of the easiest ways to reach them. For example, Hideaway Bay is a locally popular beach that's just over 40min from the town centre. If you don't mind a slightly longer drive (roughly 1 hour), a day trip to Bowen, just past Hideaway Bay, will get you access to Grays Bay, Horseshoe Bay and secluded Coral Beach. With a hire car, you can pack all the beach gear you'll need.
  • Airlie Beach is also the starting (or ending) point of one of Australia's best coastal drives: the Pacific Coast Way. You'll get excellent views of the Pacific Ocean as you travel more than 1,000 km. Airlie Beach is around two-thirds of the way up the coast, so you could choose to continue going up north to Cairns or head down south to Brisbane. If you head to Cairns, you can stop in Townsville and take a detour to Hinchinbrook Island. If you go south, you can take a detour to Fraser Island before exploring Sunshine Coast cities like Noosa Heads and Caloundra.
  • If you're planning a long road trip such as the Pacific Coast Way, you might not be planning on making the trip back. Luckily, most companies offering car hire in Airlie Beach allow you to drop off at a different location. This is more common among larger companies like Hertz and Enterprise, and you will usually need to let them know ahead of time. Some Airlie Beach car hire companies may also charge an additional fee for this service. Hertz, for example, offers one-way hires at select locations and Budget offers them at certain times of year. Europcar occasionally offers discounts for one-way hires if they want the car relocated.
  • Hire a car for your stay in Airlie Beach and access the flexibility to enjoy the scenic routes in and around the area. Explore Airlie Beach Lagoon and Betty’s Beach, which is just 1h by car. Hiring a car will give you the ultimate peace of mind regarding your travels during the length of your stay. As the roads here are suitable for most vehicle types, such as a 4WD or a convertible, your choice of car hire is not limited. Hire a car in Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia to take advantage of unrestricted travelling.
  • Whitsunday Airport (WSY) is conveniently located in Flametree, Whitsunday, just 10min by car to Airlie Beach. The private airport is situated between budding tourist destinations, Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Islands, and Shute Harbor. Within the small airport, visitors can find Hertz, Europcar, and Avis with ease.
  • Navigating your way through Airlie Beach will require extra caution as the vast majority of visitors opt to reach their destinations by foot. During local events and busy tourism periods, caution is advised regarding the pedestrians. Speeding and drinking while driving should be avoided as these are considered serious offences in the region. While navigating your way in your hire car, adhering to speed limits of 50 km/h in domestic areas and 110 km/h on highways is recommended.
  • The peak hour traffic in Airlie Beach starts at around 17:00. If travelling from the airport to Townsville, you can expect a maximum travel time of 4h when travelling during off-peak times. It is recommended to avoid travelling during rush hour traffic as even side roads are heavily congested.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in Airlie Beach for $104 or less
  • Book your car hire in Airlie Beach at least 2 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Intermediate hire cars in Airlie Beach are around 12% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Airlie Beach

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Airlie Beach?

    The Airlie Beach roads are not problematic, therefore you will be able to hire a car in Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia without having to worry about requiring a specific type of car. A 4WD would only be necessary if you are contemplating some rugged exploration of the mainland, instead of focusing on the coast and reef.

  • What’s the speed limit in Airlie Beach?

    The speed limit is set at 50km/h or lower in the domestic areas and 110km/h for the surrounding highways. Many dense town areas are continuously reducing speed limits to increase safety. Abiding by the speed limits is crucial as the motorways are heavily patrolled to maintain safety.

  • Where are the best places to park in Airlie Beach?

    Free patrolled parking is available in the town centre. However, there are also paid parking spaces available closer to more popular spots in Airlie Beach Main Street and nearby the beach. Paid parking spaces will cost approximately A$ 10 for a full day in downtown Airlie Beach. Parking in the Port of Airlie Beach will cost around A$ 16 for one full day.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Airlie Beach?

    On average a car hire in Airlie Beach costs $125 per day.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in Airlie Beach?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Budget ($51/day), Hertz ($86/day) and Thrifty ($146/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Budget 366 Shute Harbour Rd 4740 (1 kilometres from the city centre).

  • How much is the price of fuel in Airlie Beach?

    The average price of fuel in Airlie Beach is $6.16 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $74 and $99, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Airlie Beach?

    Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Airlie Beach.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Airlie Beach?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Airlie Beach?

    An Intermediate car hire in Airlie Beach costs $127 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Airlie Beach?

    A Full Size car hire in Airlie Beach costs $216 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Airlie Beach?

    An Economy car hire in Airlie Beach costs $207 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular car hire location in Airlie Beach?

    In Airlie Beach, cars are most frequently hired at Europcar Terminal Building (30 km from city centre ).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Airlie Beach?

    On average a car hire in Airlie Beach costs $874 per week ($125 per day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Airlie Beach?

    On average a car hire in Airlie Beach costs $3,744 per month ($125 per day).

  • How old do I need to be to get an Airlie Beach hire car?

    You usually need to be at least 21 years old to get a hire car in Airlie Beach. If you're under 25, some vehicle types may not be available and you generally need to pay an extra fee, which might not be suitable if you’re chasing cheap car hire in Airlie Beach.

  • What's the blood alcohol limit in Airlie Beach?

    If you plan on drinking during your stay, it's best to plan on having a designated driver or alternative travel. The blood alcohol limit is 0.05%, and you shouldn’t plan on sleeping it off in your car if you drink too much. If you're in the front seat with your keys, it can be considered drunk driving.

Airlie Beach car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Thrifty

10.0

Wonderful

Best rated

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

8.0

2 locations in Airlie Beach

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Locations in Airlie Beach

342 Shute Harbour Rd

+61 136139

Monday08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday08:00 - 16:30
Thursday08:00 - 16:30
Friday08:00 - 16:30
Saturday08:00 - 16:30
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

Sir Reginald Ansett Drv

+61 136139

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday11:00 - 19:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

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No reviews available

Budget

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

6.0

One location in Airlie Beach

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Locations in Airlie Beach

366 Shute Harbour Rd

+61 7 4945 1024

Monday08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday08:00 - 16:30
Thursday08:00 - 16:30
Friday08:00 - 16:30
Saturday08:00 - 16:30
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

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No reviews available

Hertz

10.0

Most popular

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Airlie Beach

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Locations in Airlie Beach

342 Shute Harbour Rd

+61 7 4946 4687

Monday08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday08:00 - 16:30
Thursday08:00 - 16:30
Friday08:00 - 16:30
Saturday08:00 - 16:30
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Easy and fast

10.0 Wonderful

Amy, Aug 2024

SUV

KAYAK
Great staff and easy process. Very good after sales service as I left my bag with EVERYTHING in the car.

1 out of 1

Avis

8.0

Very Good

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Airlie Beach

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Locations in Airlie Beach

366 Shute Harbour Rd

+61 7 4967 7188

Monday08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday08:00 - 16:30
Thursday08:00 - 16:30
Friday08:00 - 16:30
Saturday08:00 - 16:30
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

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Firefly

9.0

Wonderful

One location in Airlie Beach

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Locations in Airlie Beach

342 Shute Harbour Rd

+61 7 4946 4687

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Europcar

7.7

Good

Cheapest deal

One location in Airlie Beach

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Locations in Airlie Beach

398 Shute Harbour Road

+61 749 464 133

Opening times not available

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keddy by Europcar

6.0

Okay

One location in Airlie Beach

Locations in Airlie Beach

398 Shute Harbour Rd, Shop 1

+61 749 464 133

Monday08:00 - 16:3014:30 - 16:00
Tuesday14:30 - 16:0008:00 - 16:30
Wednesday14:30 - 16:0008:00 - 16:30
Thursday14:30 - 16:0008:00 - 16:30
Friday08:00 - 16:3014:30 - 16:00

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No reviews available

Dollar

No score available yet

One location in Airlie Beach

from$209/day

Locations in Airlie Beach

Sir Reginald Ansett Drv

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday11:00 - 19:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

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No reviews available

Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Airlie Beach

Locations in Airlie Beach

342 Shute Harbour Rd

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

6 travellers who hired a car in Airlie Beach gave the car agency they used an average rating of 8.0

Car hire locations in or near Airlie Beach

Good to know

Most popular agency

Hertz

Most popular car type

Intermediate

Average price

$125/day

Good deal

$104/day

When to book a car hire in Airlie Beach

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Everything you need to know for your car hire in Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach car hire information

Pick-up locationAirlie Beach
Car typesCompact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Passenger van, Pick-up truck, Premium SUV, SUV, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice
Hire locations8
Airport locations0
Popular agenciesBudget, Hertz, Avis, Thrifty