Townsville car rentals from $29/day

On average a rental car in Townsville costs $61 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 Townsville found in the last 2 weeks is $35.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Townsville. 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 Townsville airport include Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo, Thrifty and Budget.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Townsville airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo, Thrifty, and Budget.

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

A Special car rental in Townsville costs $89 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Townsville costs $74 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Townsville costs $43 per day, on average.

In Townsville, cars are most frequently rented at Enterprise Rent-A-Car Terminal Building (3 miles from city center).

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 15 car rental agencies in Townsville.

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

When choosing Townsville car rentals, an intermediate SUV with good ground clearance would be an excellent choice. The reason for this is that the city of Townsville is situated in a tropical region, and the roads can be uneven or even rugged at times. Additionally, if you plan to explore the nearby national parks, such as Paluma Range National Park or Girringun National Park, an SUV will provide the necessary stability and comfort for the journey.

Residential areas in Townsville have a speed limit of 50 km/h (31 mph), while main roads within the city have a limit of 60 km/h (37 mph). On rural roads, the speed limit is higher at 100 km/h (62 mph), while on highways outside of Townsville; the speed limit further increases to 110 km/h (68 mph). In school zones, reduced speed limits of 40 km/h (25 mph) are enforced during specified hours to ensure the safety of school children.

In Townsville, there are various parking options available. Paid parking is sometimes required in some parts of the city, particularly in the central business district (CBD) and near popular tourist attractions. The cost of paid parking can vary depending on the location and duration of parking. Typically, hourly rates range from A$2 to A$4 (approximately $1.50 to $2.50), with daily maximum rates ranging from A$7 to A$18 (approximately $4.50 to $12).