Canberra car rentals from $29/day

On average a rental car in Canberra costs $46 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Canberra found in the last 2 weeks is $33.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Canberra. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

Car rental companies onsite at Canberra airport include Thrifty, Avis, keddy by Europcar, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Canberra airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Avis, keddy by Europcar, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Hertz.

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

A Small car rental in Canberra costs $70 per day, on average.

A Luxury car rental in Canberra costs $92 per day, on average.

A Special car rental in Canberra costs $35 per day, on average.

Most car rental providers in Canberra offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Canberra, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 16 car rental agencies in Canberra.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Canberra so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

An SUV makes an ideal vehicle for getting around and exploring the regions in and beyond “The Bush Capital”. You can load up an SUV with equipment for outdoor recreation, friends, and picnic supplies, whether you are going to the lake downtown or to a nature reserve miles away. The wide streets of the city will easily accommodate a larger vehicle, and when you hit the open road toward nature's bounty beyond the city limits, you will have power and traction as you navigate rougher roads.

In Canberra, city streets and residential streets have a speed limit of 31 mph, posted as 50 km/h. More major roads in the city, however, have a speed limit of 37 mph, posted as 60 km/h. School zones have a speed limit of 25 mph, posted as 40 km/h. For those driving car rentals in Canberra, remember that the speed is posted in kilometers, so it is higher than it would be in mph. So, when you see a posted speed such as 50, your instinct might be to drive 50 mph, which would result in your speeding egregiously.

There are many parking garages and lots in the center of Canberra, right on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin near Commonwealth Park and the National Museum of Australia. The Canberra Centre Car Park is open 24 hours and charges A$3 an hour (about $2). Parking in the Marcus Clarke Car Park costs A$8 for all day (about $5.50) if you arrive book online and arrive before 9:30 am. At 3 Barrine Drive Parking, an uncovered lot, spaces are A$2 an hour (about $1.40), with a maximum of A$13 a day (about $9). On the south shore of the lake, you can find free parking at Kingston Oval, Leichardt Street, and Dawes Street.