Car hire in Darwin, Australia

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Darwin?

Our data shows that August is the cheapest month to rent a car in Darwin. It’s around $ 149.676 per day in August, compared to the yearly average of $ 187.279 per day.
Cheapest month avgAugust • $ 149.676
Yearly avg price$ 187.279

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There are 40 car hire providers in Darwin. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Darwin

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Darwin. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Darwin

What's the most popular car to hire in Darwin?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Toyota Corolla is the most popular car to hire in Darwin, with prices starting from $ 58.638 per day. The Mazda CX-5 and similar models are also popular drives in Darwin.
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla13% chose this
Mazda CX-5
Mazda CX-512% chose this
MG MG HS
MG MG HS6% chose this
Kia Seltos
Kia Seltos6% chose this
Most popular carToyota Corolla
Why?Comfortable, practical, good value

Darwin's cheapest car hire providers

Bargain Car Rentals has the cheapest car hire in Darwin right now, with prices from $ 58.750 per day. You'll save an average of $ 15.355 per day when you book with them.
Bargain Car Rentalsfrom $ 58.750 per day
Hertzfrom $ 67.138 per day
Budgetfrom $ 75.900 per day
Turofrom $ 79.278 per day
Cheapest providerBargain Car Rentals
Book with them to save around$ 15.355 per day

Hiring a car in Darwin: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyEast Coast
Most popular carFullsize, Estate
Average daily price$ 397.613
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Darwin

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Darwin car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Darwin that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Darwin for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Darwin avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Darwin, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Darwin car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Darwin will set you back around $ 397.613 per day or $ 2.454.718 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Darwin is a premium van or truck. The most popular is Fullsize, Estate.

The cheapest car hire companies in Darwin are currently Ace Rental Cars and Thrifty.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Darwin is currently February.

On average, around $ 2.454.718. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Darwin is $ 410.465.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Darwin for a whole month is $ 4.481.718. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Darwin, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Darwin that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Darwin.

Most places – Darwin included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is $ 104.663 per day. The average price per day is around $ 202.024.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like East Coast, Bargain Car Rentals and Thrifty offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated East Coast as the best overall in terms of experience.

Yes – van hire is available in Darwin.