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Most popular company | BARGAINCAR |
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Price of petrol per litre | $1.67 |
Average price per day | $86 |
Cheapest price per day | $42 |
In Darwin, there are 47 active hire locations from 27 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Darwin in the past week - currently priced from $42/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:
Here are the best Darwin small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Darwin medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
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To get the best deal on car hire in Darwin, book about 29 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $54, which is about 31% cheaper than the typical rate.
Looking to hire a car in Darwin? Bargain Car Rentals had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $25.73/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $37.80/day.
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Darwin is Hertz (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Thrifty (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
Planning to hire a car in Darwin? January is the cheapest month, costing about $39 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $114. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$39
February
$39
March
$40
April
$71
May
$77
June
$93
July
$114
August
$74
September
$62
October
$52
November
$45
December
$43
Intermediate cars (Mitsubishi Outlander, for example) are the most popular in Darwin. SUV (Mitsubishi Outlander) and Compact (Nissan X-Trail) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Darwin.
Both Dollar and Sunnycars have 4 locations in Darwin, more than any other car hire company in the area.
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Hire a car in Darwin and embark on an epic road trip from the Top End to the Red Centre of the Northern Territory. The minimum age for car hire in Darwin is 21 years old, but drivers under 25 years old may need to pay a daily surcharge. If you are a holder of a full AU driving licence, you are permitted to drive. However, you are only allowed to drive the type of vehicle stated on your licence and must carry your licence with you at all times. Try to book online in advance if you’re looking for cheap car hire in Darwin.
In Australia, you drive on the left side of the road, and it is compulsory for all occupants of a vehicle to use a seatbelt. If you’re travelling with children, you can reserve the appropriate child and infant restraints with your Darwin car hire company. The speed limit in built-up areas is generally 50 km/h, and it’s up to 110 km/h on highways. The blood alcohol limit is 0.05%, so try to avoid driving before driving. Also, the roads are pitch black and there is a lot of wildlife around. To find out more about road rules and recommendations for driving your Darwin car hire in the Northern Territory, contact the local transport authorities.
If you’re staying in Darwin, you can get around easily in a small car or sedan such as a Toyota Yaris, as most roads are sealed. For those planning to discover the nature and wildlife of the rugged outback and explore unique places in the Northern Territory such as Litchfield and Kakadu, a 4WD such as a Nissan X-Trail is a good idea, particularly in the wet season (from December to March). Some remote areas may not have mobile reception, so plan your route in advance or reserve a satellite navigation system with your car hire in Darwin. You can find cheap car hire in Darwin through Cheapflights.
When you need to park your car hire in Darwin, visitors will find plenty of on-street parking in the city centre, which is clearly signposted with time restrictions. You will usually need to pay for parking from 08:00 to 17:00 during the week and until 14:00 on Saturdays, but parking is generally free on Sundays and public holidays. Payment options include coins, credit cards and the PayStay app. You can also park your hire car in Darwin at the off-street car parks in Chinatown, Cavenagh Street and West Lane in the city centre, which are close to The Mall.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $86/day when booking a car hire in Darwin. The absolute best deal a user found was for $32/day from Budget, booked on Jul. 13.
Bargain Car Rentals is one of the top picks in Darwin. They can have you in a hire car for about $491 per week on average.
Yes, hiring a vehicle in Darwin for a month is certainly possible.
Our recent data shows that Budget can potentially be 83% below the average car hire price in Darwin. Check prices and availability for Budget and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Darwin is on average $2,102 a month or $70 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Darwin car hire.
For a weekend car hire in Darwin, you can expect the average price to be around $101. Usually a Compact hire in Darwin is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Compact for August, it will cost approximately $96 per day.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Darwin. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($27+).