Car rental prices in Australia
COMPACT · NOVEMBER · 6 AIRPORTS
Brisbane is the cheapest airport in Australia at $60 a day for a Compact in November 2026; Cairns is the most expensive at $85. From 599,527 Australia prices since 2023.
At 5 of the 6 airports in Australia we hold a booking curve for, prices fall as pickup approaches.
Typical prices are medians of quoted prices for a 7-day Saturday pickup in November 2026, priced for a UK renter. Airports under the 30-price floor are listed without a figure rather than with an invented one. Prices are what was on offer, not what anyone paid. Airports under 1,000 prices this year are not ranked. Prices shown in USD, converted from pounds at the rate of 1 October 2026.
| AIRPORT | MINI | ECONOMY | COMPACT | INTERMEDIATE | FULLSIZE | PREMIUM | 7+ SEATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide ADL | — | $58 | $63 | $77 | $83 | $95 | $108 |
| Brisbane BNE | $45 | $50 | $60 | $69 | $77 | $108 | $119 |
| Cairns CNS | — | $82 | $85 | $104 | $139 | $143 | $161 |
| Melbourne MEL | $60 | $61 | $66 | $78 | $94 | $110 | $124 |
| Perth PER | — | $70 | $79 | $94 | $126 | $123 | $147 |
| Sydney SYD | $42 | $58 | $69 | $78 | $94 | $101 | $118 |
December, across Australia — about 23% under January nationally.
Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne are the cheapest we hold in Australia, at $66 a day or under.
Perth and Cairns sit at the expensive end, from $79 a day.
Every month since November 2023, across 395 airports. Tell us your quote and we'll say whether it is fair.