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Cheap Car Hire in Great Barrier Reef from $31

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Popular car types in Great Barrier Reef

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SUV is the cheapest car type you can hire in Great Barrier Reef this past week from 64 hire locations out of 34 hire agencies. Prices for a Great Barrier Reef SUV hire start from $31/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

$34+

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Compact

Compact

$33+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$39+

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Standard

Standard

$63+

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Full-size

Full-size

$79+

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SUV

SUV

$38+

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People mover

People mover

$65+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$53+

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Premium

Premium

$182+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

$81+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

$70+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

$99+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$31+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$41+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$42+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$49+

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Supplier choice pickup truck

Supplier choice pickup truck

$74+

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Commercial

Commercial

$104+

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Best car hire deals found in Great Barrier Reef

Skoda Kamiq$31/day
Skoda Kamiq
Found 09/19/26
Hyundai Kona$33/day
Hyundai Kona
Found 09/19/26
Kia Picanto$34/day
Kia Picanto
Found 09/20/26

Cheapflights insights for Great Barrier Reef car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Great Barrier Reef, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Great Barrier Reef?

To get the best deal on car hire in Great Barrier Reef, book about 60 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $67, which is about 12% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Great Barrier Reef?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Great Barrier Reef is MINI Car Rentals (rated 10.0/10). JUCY (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

MINI Car Rentals
MINI Car Rentals
10.0
JUCY
JUCY
10.0
Ace Rental Cars
Ace Rental Cars
10.0
Bargain Car Rentals
Bargain Car Rentals
8.7

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Great Barrier Reef?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Great Barrier Reef is January, when you can expect to pay $73/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Great Barrier Reef is July ($98/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$73

February

$78

March

$78

April

$84

May

$81

June

$85

July

$98

August

$85

September

$86

October

$75

November

$75

December

$93

What car do most people hire in Great Barrier Reef?

SUV cars (Kia Sportage, for example) are the most popular in Great Barrier Reef. Pick-up truck (Class Special Pickup Truck) and Economy (Suzuki Swift) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Great Barrier Reef.

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Top hire agencies in Great Barrier Reef

MINI Car Rentals

1 location
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

JUCY

3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Ace Rental Cars

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Bargain Car Rentals

8.7
Very Good
4 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

8.0

Thrifty

8.5
Very Good
4 reviews•9 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

9.1

Avis

8.0
Very Good
3 reviews•5 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

8.4

East Coast Car Rentals

7.5
Good
7 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.7

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

8.2

Europcar

7.2
Good
3 reviews•6 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

6.3

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Great Barrier Reef?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $70/day when booking a car hire in Great Barrier Reef. The absolute best deal a user found was for $35/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Sep. 19.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Great Barrier Reef for a week from Turo?

    Turo offers hire cars in Great Barrier Reef for about $497 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Great Barrier Reef?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Great Barrier Reef for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Great Barrier Reef for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Great Barrier Reef can be found for about $2,131, with the average price for a rental being around $71 a day. Book with Bargain Car Rentals, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 73% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Great Barrier Reef.

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