Car hires in Canberra City, Canberra

Hiring a car in Canberra City will cost, on average, $72 per day. Keep in mind that daily hire prices fluctuate based on a variety of factors. For example, momondo users recently found Canberra City car hire prices for as much as $120 per day and as little as $44 per day.

The cheapest car hire company in Canberra City is Europcar at $42/day. Other affordable options found in the past 72 hours include keddy by Europcar at $48/day and Hertz at $55/day. These rates may be different depending on what neighbourhood you plan on visiting and the type of car you hire.

The best car rental company in Canberra City is Alamo, which has a rating of 8.0/10 from 42 momondo users.

Compact or similar cars are the most popular type of car to hire in Canberra City, with 22% of our users choosing this type over other options. Hiring Compact cars in Canberra City costs, on average, $103/day. Keep in mind that prices may fluctuate based on when you visit, what neighbourhood you stay in, and what agency you hire from.

The most popular length of time momondo users hire a car in Canberra City is 30 days. For a 30-day hire the average daily price is $84, though prices are subject to change depending on the type of car you hire and what neighbourhood you stay in. To hire a car for a week in general is $635 on average and for a weekend hire, expect to pay a total of $213 on average. Month-long Canberra City car hire are generally about $3,451 in total depending on your dates.

The best time to hire a car in Canberra City is in the month of January, when prices are $67/day on average. April is often the most expensive month to hire a car, when average prices are $91/day. However, no matter what month you plan to visit Canberra City, it’s recommended that you book your car hire around 7 days out for the best possible price.

Prices for cars in Canberra City are updated daily.

There are 27 operators available for cars in Canberra City as of April 2025.

Among different countries, including Canberra City, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the hire company you're considering before booking.

All drivers must have a valid full driving license when hiring a car in Canberra City. If the license is written in a different language from the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual hire company you're booking with.