Australia car rentals

On average a car hire in Australia costs AED 188 per day.

Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Australia.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Simba Car Hire (AED 83/day), Budget (AED 94/day) and Goldcar Rental SP (AED 97/day).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Australia is Sixt (7.8, 82 reviews).

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

Drive on the left side of the road if you are renting cars in Australia, and be aware that the metric system is used in this country, so think "kilometers" instead of miles and "liters" instead of gallons. All passengers in the car must wear a seatbelt or you could receive a fine if caught. Also, the blood-alcohol limit is very low, 0.05%, so make sure there’s a designated driver if you intend to drink.

You must be at least 21 years of age and have held your license for at least one year to rent a car in Australia, but as with most countries, there is a surcharge applied to drivers who are younger than 25 years of age. For seniors enjoying a trip "Down Under," you can safely rent a car as long as you are younger than 75 years old.

The price of petrol in Australia is better than the average globally. A liter of petrol sells for about 1.43 AUD (1.00 USD), (about 3.77 USD per gallon). Diesel prices are slightly higher at 1.49 AUD (1.04 USD) per liter (about 3.95 USD per gallon).

Unless otherwise specified (there are certain shared areas and school zones where the limit is reduced), the speed limit in Australia is 50 km/h (31 mph) in urban areas, 100 km/h (62 mph) on rural roads, and up to 110 km/h (68 mph) on some highways. If you are staying in the Northern Territory, these limits are increased because there are few urban areas.