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Most popular company | BARGAINCAR |
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Price of petrol per litre | $1.60 |
Average price per day | $117 |
Cheapest price per day | $52 |
There are currently 28 hire locations operating in Townsville spread across 15 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Townsville is medium car at $52 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Here are the best Townsville small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Townsville medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Townsville SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Townsville van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Book your car hire in Townsville 8 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $67/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 30% off the average price.
Looking to hire a car in Townsville? Alamo had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $38.65/day. Europcar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $43.72/day.
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Townsville is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10). Budget (rated 10.0/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
The cheapest month to hire a car in Townsville is January, when you can expect to pay $52/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Townsville is July ($103/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
$52
February
$58
March
$70
April
$90
May
$76
June
$77
July
$103
August
$90
September
$85
October
$74
November
$73
December
$77
The most popular types of cars to hire in Townsville are the following: SUV cars (Nissan Juke or similar), Intermediate cars (Nissan X-Trail or similar), and Compact cars (Nissan Juke or similar).
Sunnycars has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Thrifty has the second-highest number of locations in Townsville at 3.
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Generally, Townsville car rentals require that drivers be at least 21 years of age. Car rentals in Townsville may be possible for individuals under age 21, but an additional fee may be assessed at those car rental locations. Americans can drive their rental cars in Townsville with United States driver’s licenses if they’re in the country on temporary or tourist visas. Long-term residents require an Australian driver’s license to operate any Townsville car rentals.
Americans should note that Australians drive on the left side of the road and so rental cars in Townsville will have the steering wheel located on the right side of the vehicle. Speed limits for car rentals in Townsville will generally be between 40 km/h to 80 km/h (25 mph to 50 mph), with the highest speed limit capped at 110 km/h (62 mph). All passengers, even those riding in a passenger van rental, must wear a seatbelt, with small children restrained in age-appropriate car seats. All drivers in Townsville must have a BAC below 0.05% or they risk being cited for driving under the influence. To keep up with any recent law changes, it’s best to confer with Townsville’s department of motor vehicles.
The best car rentals in Townsville are the ones which most efficiently meet your specific needs. For example, if you will be primarily driving in the major urban areas of this industrial city, an electric car rental may be the most cost effective for your stay. Then again, brief visits to the city may be better experienced in an economy car rental, with cheap car rentals in Townsville easily secured at the nearby airport upon arrival. Of course, business travelers and those looking for a little bit more in their experience of the city may want to consider a luxury car rental for exploring the metro area in style.
Once you’ve picked up your cheap car rental in Townsville, you’ll be needing a place to park. Generally, the downtown area of this major city offers ample parking opportunities, with around 700 free parking spots for durations under 15 minutes. There are even free charging ports for electric vehicles in South Townsville and on the North Ward. Paid parking spots can also be found throughout the city and at the airport, with airport parking spots generally costing about AU$6 ($4.39) per hour, or up to about AU$20 ($14.63) per day.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $117/day when booking a car hire in Townsville. The absolute best deal a user found was for $47/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Jul. 20.
From Bargain Car Rentals you can hire a car in Townsville from about $736 per week on average.
Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Townsville however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
Typically, a monthly car hire in Townsville can be found for $3,155. You can find car hire deals to be on average $105 a day.
The average price for a weekend car hire in Townsville is $120. Hiring a Supplier choice is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Townsville. For the month of August, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Townsville for as low as $114/day.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Townsville. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($38+).