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How far in advance should you book a rental car in Darwin?
You should book your rental car in Darwin around 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Darwin?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Bargain Car Rentals ($22/day), Budget ($24/day) and Firefly ($26/day). The cheapest rental car price was found at Bargain Car Rentals, 99 Mitchell St (0.7 mi from city center).
What is the most popular rental car in Darwin?
Rentals in the Small category (Hyundai i30 or similar) are the most popular option in Darwin, costing $36/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as $24/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Darwin?
The cheapest month to rent a car in Darwin is January at an average cost of $30/day. July is the most expensive month to rent a car in Darwin when prices are $89/day on average, which tends to be 81% above the yearly average rental price for Darwin.
What rental car company in Darwin has the most locations?
Avis operates 2 locations in Darwin, more than any other rental company.
Darwin car rental price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right rental car in Darwin by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
SUV
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
$23 - $75
All Car Types
$49 - $106
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Small car rentals in Darwin typically cost around $40 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $23 per day which is about 43% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 43% cheaper than the average rental in Darwin, making them ideal for budget-conscious travelers.
Medium car rentals in Darwin typically cost around $61 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $37 per day which is about 40% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 12% cheaper than the average rental in Darwin, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car rentals in Darwin typically cost around $88 per day. The best time to book is March, when prices average $65 per day which is about 27% less than the yearly average. Large cars are typically 22% more expensive than the average rental in Darwin, but offers more comfort for longer trips.
SUV rentals in Darwin typically cost around $64 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $46 per day which is about 29% less than the yearly average. SUVs can be 8% cheaper than the average rental in Darwin, providing extra space and capability for groups or road trips at a reasonable price.
Van rentals in Darwin typically cost around $107 per day. The best time to book is March, when prices average $72 per day which is about 33% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 36% more expensive than the average rental in Darwin, but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck rentals in Darwin typically cost around $64 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $56 per day which is about 13% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are 8% cheaper than the average rental in Darwin, a practical choice for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car rentals in Darwin typically cost around $82 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $62 per day which is about 25% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 16% more expensive than the average rental in Darwin, but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible rentals in Darwin typically cost around $109 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average $44 per day which is about 60% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 37% more expensive than the average rental in Darwin, perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Darwin
Car rentals in Darwin are the ideal way to explore this charming corner of Northern Territory, Australia, from the beaches to the outback. Within the city, compared to public transit, Darwin car rentals can cut your time in half as you travel to see the sites, including Crocosaurus Cove, the Darwin Aviation Museum, and the Mangrove Boardwalk. Outside the city limits, you could drive in a loop towards the west, to visit the Charles Point Lighthouse on the Cox Peninsula or head east to Kakadu National Park.
Located in the heart of Darwin, the Darwin International Airport (DRW) is an ideal place for securing Darwin car rentals. At DRW, you can easily find the rental car counters in the Arrivals Hall near baggage claim on the ground floor. You can walk up to secure rental cars in Darwin but it is better to make a reservation before arriving in Darwin. The Rental Car Park, located just outside he terminal, is where the rental cars are parked and where you will return your rental vehicle.
For those driving Darwin car rentals, you will be driving on the left side of the road and the steering wheel will be on the left side. When you get outside the city limits, you might encounter a crossroads with no signals or signs. When this is the case, always give the right-of-way to the driver on the right. In Darwin, which is in Northern Territory, Australia, the blood alcohol legal limit is .05. This is lower than it is in America, so when driving car rentals in Darwin, be advised that you can drink less than you can at home before you reach the legal limit.
Those driving car rentals in Darwin might want to avoid the neighborhoods Karama, Bagot, and Kulalik. In those places, people have a tendency to throw rocks at cars. Also, those driving car rentals in Darwin should avoid driving outside the city limits at night. It is pitch dark and it will be almost impossible to see much of the wildlife and cattle that roam onto the roads. At night, you also have to deal with road trains, which are huge trucks that dominate the roads as they pull along 4 or 5 40-foot long trailers. In fact, many car rental companies will not insure Darwin car rentals driven between dusk and dawn.
25% of our users found rental cars in Darwin for $39 or less
Small rental cars in Darwin are around 36% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Darwin
How much does it cost to rent a car in Darwin?
On average a rental car in Darwin costs $54 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 Darwin found in the last 2 weeks is $36.
Can I rent an automatic car in Darwin?
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Darwin. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.
Which car rental companies are at Darwin airport (DRW)?
A Small car rental in Darwin costs $33 per day, on average.
How much does a Medium car rental cost in Darwin?
A Medium car rental in Darwin costs $40 per day, on average.
How much does a Large car rental cost in Darwin?
A Large car rental in Darwin costs $92 per day, on average.
Should I get insurance when renting a car in Darwin?
Most car rental providers in Darwin offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Darwin, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
How many car agencies are operating in Darwin?
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 29 car rental agencies in Darwin.
What do I need to know before booking a car rental in Darwin?
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!).
Why should I use KAYAK to rent a car in Darwin?
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Darwin so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
What type of car is recommended for driving as a Darwin car rental?
While SUVs and four-wheel drives are not necessary for driving in Darwin and throughout Northern Territory, they do make good car rentals in Darwin. You can load up and SUV with equipment for outdoor recreation and bountiful picnic supplies, and Darwin has myriad opportunities and settings for both. You can also fill up the back of your SUV as you collect souvenirs throughout town. In an SUV, you can more easily handle unsealed roads, which are roads of dirt and or gravel, which can be common outside of the city.
What's the speed limit in Darwin?
For those driving car rentals in Darwin, you will find maximum speed limits in the city of 81 mph, but keep in mind that this will be posted as 130 km/hr. You will find this speed on some sections of Victoria, Stuart, Barkly, and Arnhem highways. Most of the city streets have a speed limit of 31 mph, which is posted as 50 km/h.
Where are the best places to park a car rental in Darwin?
If you need to park Darwin car rentals overnight, free overnight parking is allowed in open-air parking lots daily from 5 pm to 8 am. In downtown Darwin, there is inexpensive all-day parking in the Chinatown Car Park, the Westlane Car Park, State Square Car Park, and Wood/Daly Car Park. Metered street parking is usually free after 5 pm, and before that expect to pay an hourly rate.
The process was quick and easy and the staff were friendly
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2026
Economy
Efficient and friendly service. Car was clean. Ruksha at the front desk was a gem at pickup and drop off.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2024
Full-size SUV
Everything went well!
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Intermediate
Not bad
1 out of 2
Dollar
9.5
Wonderful
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.5
Value for money
9.0
4 locations in Darwin
Locations in Darwin
50 Mitchell Street
+61 8 8981 5599
Monday
09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 17:00
Thursday
09:00 - 17:00
Friday
09:00 - 17:00
55-59 Mitchell St
+61 8 8925 5890
Monday
08:00 - 15:30
Tuesday
08:00 - 15:30
Wednesday
08:00 - 15:30
Thursday
08:00 - 15:30
Friday
08:00 - 15:30
64 Stuart Highway
Monday
09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 17:00
Thursday
09:00 - 17:00
Friday
09:00 - 17:00
Mcmillans Rd
+61 8 8982 6690
Monday
08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
08:00 - 23:59
Thursday
08:00 - 23:59
Friday
08:00 - 23:59
Saturday
08:00 - 23:59
Sunday
08:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Intermediate
All good great car
1 out of 1
Alamo
9.2
Wonderful
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.9
Value for money
8.9
One location in Darwin
from$46/day
Locations in Darwin
In Terminal
+61 1300 106 666
Monday
08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 18:00
Thursday
08:00 - 18:00
Friday
08:00 - 18:00
Saturday
09:00 - 17:00
Sunday
09:00 - 17:00
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Compact SUV
Staff were great. Car seat was dirty.
Europcar
9.0
Wonderful
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
9.0
3 locations in Darwin
Locations in Darwin
77 Cavenagh Street
+61 889 410 300
Opening times not available
Shop 31 / 55-59 Mitchell Street
+61 8 8941 0300
Opening times not available
Terminal Building
+61 8 8945 3261
Opening times not available
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2024
Compact SUV
They friendly customer service guy was amazing
East Coast Car Rentals
8.0
Very good
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
8.0
One location in Darwin
from$39/day
Locations in Darwin
285 Bagot Road, Coconut Grove, NT
+61 1800 028 881
Monday
10:00 - 19:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 19:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 19:00
Thursday
10:00 - 19:00
Friday
10:00 - 19:00
Saturday
10:30 - 18:30
Sunday
10:30 - 18:30
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8.0 Very good
Russell, Jan 2026
Intermediate
The fella that came to pick us up was courteous, freindly and arrived at the airport in about 8 mins from when we called. We would recommend your company and service and next time we require a hire car we have no hesitation in contacting you guys.
Sixt
8.0
Very good
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
8.0
One location in Darwin
from$62/day
Locations in Darwin
Terminal Building
+61 2 8337 2700
Monday
09:00 - 19:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 19:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 19:00
Thursday
09:00 - 19:00
Friday
09:00 - 19:00
Saturday
09:00 - 19:00
Sunday
09:00 - 19:00
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10.0 Wonderful
YUEN, Jun 2022
Like everything!
Avis
6.0
Okay
2 locations in Darwin
from$44/day
Locations in Darwin
89 Smith St
+61 8 8936 0600
Monday
09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 17:00
Thursday
09:00 - 17:00
Friday
09:00 - 17:00
Terminal Building
+61 8 8936 6166
Monday
08:15 - 23:59
Tuesday
08:15 - 23:59
Wednesday
08:15 - 23:59
Thursday
08:15 - 23:59
Friday
08:15 - 23:59
Saturday
08:15 - 18:30
Sunday
08:15 - 23:59
Filters
No reviews available
Ace Rental Cars
8.6
Very good
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.5
Value for money
8.4
2 locations in Darwin
Locations in Darwin
14, Larkin Avenue
+61 1800 620 408
Monday
08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 16:00
Thursday
08:00 - 16:00
Friday
08:00 - 16:00
Saturday
08:00 - 13:00
Shop 41, Mitchell Centre, 51/59 Mitchell Street
+61 1800 620 408
Monday
08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 16:00
Thursday
08:00 - 16:00
Friday
08:00 - 16:00
Saturday
08:00 - 13:00
Filters
No reviews available
Firefly
8.0
Very good
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
8.0
2 locations in Darwin
Locations in Darwin
55-59 Mitchell St
+61 889 410 944
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday
08:00 - 12:00
Sunday
08:00 - 12:00
Mcmillians Road
+61 889 450 999
Monday
06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Tuesday
00:00 - 01:3006:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
00:00 - 01:3006:00 - 23:59
Thursday
00:00 - 01:3006:00 - 23:59
Friday
06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Saturday
00:00 - 01:3006:00 - 23:59
Sunday
00:00 - 01:3006:00 - 23:59
Filters
No reviews available
CalAuto
8.0
Very good
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Darwin
Locations in Darwin
75 Mcminn St
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Bargain Car Rentals
7.6
Good
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
7.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
7.6
3 locations in Darwin
from$36/day
Locations in Darwin
1/8 Osgood Drive
+61 1300 729 230
Monday
07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday
07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday
07:00 - 19:00
Thursday
07:00 - 19:00
Friday
07:00 - 19:00
Saturday
07:00 - 17:00
Sunday
07:00 - 17:00
99 Mitchell St
+61 889 111 959
Opening times not available
Darwin Airport
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
keddy by Europcar
7.6
Good
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
8.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.2
3 locations in Darwin
from$57/day
Locations in Darwin
77 CAVENAGH STREET
+61 889 410 300
Opening times not available
Mcmillan's Road
61 8 89453261
Monday
06:30 - 22:3007:30 - 21:00
Tuesday
06:30 - 22:3007:30 - 21:00
Wednesday
06:30 - 22:3007:30 - 21:00
Thursday
06:30 - 22:3007:30 - 21:00
Friday
07:30 - 21:0006:30 - 22:30
Saturday
07:30 - 18:0006:30 - 22:30
Sunday
07:30 - 21:0006:30 - 22:30
Shop 31 / 55-59 Mitchell Street
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
JUCY
6.1
Okay
Cleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.3
Value for money
6.2
One location in Darwin
Locations in Darwin
75 Mcminn Street
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Sunnycars
No score available yet
3 locations in Darwin
Locations in Darwin
285 Bagot Road, Coconut Grove
Opening times not available
64 Stuart Hwy, Stuart Park
Opening times not available
Terminal Building
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Red Spot
No score available yet
2 locations in Darwin
Locations in Darwin
102 Esplanade, Darwin City
+61 2 8303 2282
Opening times not available
Darwin International Airport
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Apollo Car Rentals
No score available yet
One location in Darwin
Locations in Darwin
Darwin Depot
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
AutoEurope
No score available yet
One location in Darwin
Locations in Darwin
Darwin International Airport
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Bargain Rental Cars
No score available yet
One location in Darwin
Locations in Darwin
1/8 Osgood Drive
+61 1300 729 230
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Everest Car Rental
No score available yet
One location in Darwin
Locations in Darwin
482 Stuart Highway, Winnellie, Australia
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
FlexWays
No score available yet
One location in Darwin
Locations in Darwin
102 Esplanade
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
MIGHTY
No score available yet
One location in Darwin
Locations in Darwin
17 Bombing Road
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
NT Car Rentals
No score available yet
One location in Darwin
Locations in Darwin
77 Cavenagh Street, Darwin, Australia
+61 435 214 104
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
No score available yet
One location in Darwin
Locations in Darwin
Shop 31/55/59 Mitchell St
Monday
08:00 - 13:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 13:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 13:00
Thursday
08:00 - 13:00
Friday
08:00 - 13:00
Saturday
08:00 - 13:00
Sunday
08:00 - 13:00
Filters
No reviews available
Shouqi
No score available yet
One location in Darwin
Locations in Darwin
Terminal Building
+86 10 6064 1387
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Venture
No score available yet
One location in Darwin
Locations in Darwin
32 Bishop Street, Darwin
+61 1300 274 473
Monday
09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 17:00
Thursday
09:00 - 17:00
Friday
09:00 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 17:00
Sunday
09:00 - 17:00
Filters
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33 travelers who rented a car in Darwin gave the car agency they used an average rating of 8.1
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