Budget car hire in Australia
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Find cheap Budget car hire in Australia
Budget in Australia at a glance
Most popular car | Intermediate, SUV |
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Average price | $92 per day |
Cheapest price | $56 per day |
Pick-up points | 129, Perth is most popular |
Cheapest month | February |
Best time to book | 1 week before |
Get the best deal with Budget in Australia
From small cars to vans, pick the right ride
Whether you’re looking for a compact car to get you from A to B or a people carrier for all of the family, there’s a big range to choose from with Budget in Australia. Right now the most popular are:
- Intermediate, SUV
- Compact, SUV
- Intermediate, 4-5 doors
- Fullsize, 4-5 doors
Rent long term in Australia, if you need to
Planning a trip that’s longer than a week or two? You can easily search for long term car hire with Budget. Just enter the dates you’re looking for to see if you could save. And keep in mind that if you need a hire car for around three weeks, it could be cheaper to rent for the whole month. So enter your long term car hire dates today and see if you could save.
Pick a Budget deal with the right insurance level
Planning a trip that’s longer than a week or two? You can easily search for long term car hire with Budget. Just enter the dates you’re looking for to see if you could save. And keep in mind that if you need a hire car for around three weeks, it could be cheaper to rent for the whole month. So enter your long term car hire dates today and see if you could save.
Think about mileage and fuel with Budget
When it comes to mileage and fuel, it can really pay to pick the best policy for you. Go for a full to full fuel policy to save you topping up the tank before you hit the road. Planning a big road trip? Make sure you select a deal with unlimited mileage so there are no nasty surprises or bills if you go over a certain distance. Start your search and tick ‘Unlimited mileage’ under ‘Policies’.
Get the cheapest price with Budget
Finding cheap car hire with Budget is easy with Skyscanner, but the price depends on your pick-up location. To give you an idea of how much renting a car with Budget in Australia could cost you, we’ve taken a look at Perth, which is the most popular city in Australia to rent a car. The cheapest price we could find here is $56 per day.
Pick the right Budget pick-up location
When it comes to finding cheap car hire, the Budget pick-up location in Australia is key. It could really pay to go for a pick-up location a little off the beaten track, so play around with locations in Australia to find a deal that’s budget friendly.
Check you’re with the cheapest car hire company
There are so many car hire companies to choose from, it makes sense to shop around for your trip to Australia. The cheapest companies we’ve found are Hertz, Firefly, Alamo and Thrifty. The best rated company we’ve found in Australia is East Coast, who start from $35 per day.