Drive the price of your rental down by comparing the car rental companies from around the world.
Renting cars for holidays can be a confusing business. There are so many providers to choose from, all with different terms and conditistephaons, vehicles and models and, most crucially, prices.
We’ve rounded up the best car hire sites on the Internet to help take the stress out of your search.
What’s the difference between booking direct and booking with an online aggregator?
On one hand, aggregators allow you to easily compare options from different companies with one simple search, but on the other, booking direct can let you access exclusive deals and discounts that are only available when booking direct. We recommend a combination: Use an aggregator, like the tool just below, to see more options and check in on our car hire deals page to see what offers are available to get the best price for you.
Europcar
Despite the name Europcar is not confined to Europe. Since it was founded in 1949 it has spread to over 140 countries worldwide, and rents a wide variety of cars, vans and trucks.
- Redeem Virgin Velocity Frequent Flyer points against your booking
- Accounts available for business customers
- Privilege Loyalty Program offers exclusive rewards and discounts
Avis
Global car hire giant Avis has been around since 1946. Since then it has expanded and currently has over 5,000 rental locations worldwide.
- Mobile app available for iOS
- Offers and specials available in the site’s deals section
- Avis Preferred Membership offers priority service and pricing
Hertz
Hertz was founded in 1918 with just 12 Model-T Fords in its fleet. Today it has operations in over 146 countries and is the largest worldwide airport use car rental brand in the world.
- 24-hour roadside assistance with every booking
- Hertz Mobile Wi-Fi connects you to Wi-Fi wherever you go
- Hertz Gold Plus Rewards users receive exclusive rewards
Budget
Part of the Avis rental group, Budget specialises in cars and trucks for those on, well, a budget. It stocks a wide range of cars, vans and trucks in over 2,500 locations worldwide.
- RMS E-Toll in all bookings automatically charges any tolls incurred to your credit card
- Join the Budget Fastbreak program for exclusive rewards
- Earn FlyBuys or Qantas Frequent Flyer points on all bookings
DriveNow
Use Drive Now to compare the price of car hire, plus book campervans and car relocations.
- Compare car prices from multiple companies
- Guaranteed best rate on your car hire or you'll get 10% off
- Book cars in almost 100 countries around the world
Expedia
Since it was founded in 1996, Expedia has become one of the world’s leading online travel agents and is a trusted site for finding online deals. It is known for flight and hotel bookings, but also offers rental car deals.
- Price match guarantee ensures it won’t be beaten on price
- Exclusive last minute deals
- Expedia+ provides members-only discounts and deals
Sixt
With thousands of locations around the world, no matter where you need a car, Sixt has you covered.
- Frequent deals with up to 35% off hires
- Discounts available if you pre-pay for your vehicle
- Average age of cars is just three months
Wotif
Australian travel-planning site Wotif burst onto the scene in 2000, offering bookings for flights, hotels, packages and car hire.
- Customer reviews let you see what others thought of hotels, airlines and rental agencies
- No hotel booking fees
- Sign up to the newsletter for exclusive deals and savings
BYOJet
One of Australia’s leading travel sites, BYOJet finds great deals on a range of travel needs, including car hire and discounts on world famous attractions.
- Car hire, packages and insurance available worldwide
- Live chat available
- Exclusive deals on local attractions
Hotwire
Hotwire specialises in unsold travel deals. This means that anytime a plane seat goes unsold, a hotel room goes unbooked or a hire care is not reserved, Hotwire swoops in and negotiates a cheaper rate for consumers.
- Exclusive rates and deals
- Get $10 off when you sign up for the newsletter
- Mobile app for on-the-go browsing and booking
Which of these retailers allow me to compare different car companies?
- Wotif compares car hire companies including Avis, Europcar, Budget, Sixt and Hertz
- Drive Now compares both car hire and campervan rental from popular companies including Hertz, Budget, Avis, Europcar, Britz, Jucy and Maui.
- Expedia compares car hire companies including Avis, Europcar, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise
- BYOJet compares Avis, Thrifty, Europcar, Hertz and Budget
- Hotwire compares Alamo, Budget, Dollar Rent A Car, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, National and Thrifty
Which car hire company should I choose?
There's no single right answer to this question. Sometimes it might be cheaper to book direct with the car hire company, but aggregators like Wotif and Expedia may feature special deals that you can only access through them.
If you’re looking for the cheapest car hire available for your trip, spend the time to see what each company and aggregator is offering in terms of cars, price and insurance costs, to make an informed decision. Don’t forget to check out our coupon codes and deals [link to the coupons below] to see what steals you can drive away with.
Which of these retailers allow me to add on hire car insurance?
Considering car insurance?
READ MORE: The ins and outs of car rental excess insurance
READ MORE: Does your credit card offer car rental insurance?
Which car hire providers let me hire a caravan?
Want to book car hire online? Use one of our coupons:
UBER
$20 off your first ride
Valid on your first Uber ride anywhere in Australia (T&Cs apply). Only available through finder.
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Ola
$20 off first ride
Valid on all dates in Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Gold Coast and Canberra, enter the promo code into your app to redeem. T&Cs apply.
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Avis
$1 car hire per day in Northern Territory
Valid until 28 February 2019 at Darwin Airport, Darwin Downtown, Alice Springs Airport, Alice Springs Downtown and Ayers Rock branches only. T&Cs apply.
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Rentalcars.com
Up to 20% off car hire
Compare car hire prices on Rentalcars.com and save up to 20% compared to booking direct.
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Budget Car Rental
Third day free with weekend car hire
Valid from 7 January - 7 April 2019. Minimum rental of three days. T&Cs apply.
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Europcar
15% off car hire
Valid for rentals until 21 July 2019 at participating locations across Australia and New Zealand. Minimum of 5 days rental. T&Cs apply.
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DriveNow
Campervan hire from $5/day
Available on select routes, dates and locations in Australia and New Zealand.
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Europcar
$1/day one-way car hire in Australia
Valid on select dates on select car hire relocations in Australia. Destinations updated regularly.
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EasyRentCars.com
$10 off rentals
Valid on select rental pickups. Minimum spend of $100 or more to redeem offer. T&Cs apply.
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EasyRentCars.com
$20 off rentals
Valid on select rental pickups. Minimum spend of $199 or more to redeem offer. T&Cs apply.
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$30 off rentals
Valid on select rental pickups. Minimum spend of $299 or more to redeem offer. T&Cs apply.
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EasyRentCars.com
Up to 20% off Malaysia car hire
Valid until 31 March 2019. Minimum of 3 days rental. T&Cs apply.
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EasyRentCars.com
Up to 20% off New Zealand car hire
Valid until 31 March 2019. Minimum of 3 days rental. T&Cs apply.
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EasyRentCars.com
Up to 20% off Japan car hire
Valid until 31 March 2019. Minimum of 3 days rental. T&Cs apply.
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EasyRentCars.com
Up to 20% off Australia car hire
Valid until 31 March 2019. Minimum of 3 days rental. T&Cs.
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Budget Car Rental
35% off Canada car hire
Valid on all dates and select Canada destinations. Must be pre-pay to avail the discount. Conditions apply.
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EasyRentCars.com
Extra 5% off new bookings
Simply sign up with EasyRentCars.com and get your coupon for an extra 5% off first booking. T&Cs apply.
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EasyRentCars.com
Refer a friend and get US$30 off
Simply invite your friend to sign up at EasyRentCars.com and get US$30 off on any spend. T&Cs apply.
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EasyRentCars.com
Up to 50% off car hire
Valid for rentals on select dates depending on the destination. Destinations include Thailand, Japan, New Zealand, Malaysia, UK, USA, Canada and more. T&Cs apply.
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Budget Car Rental
Up to 15% off car hire
Available on all vehicles (except trucks) picked up in Australia before 31 March 2019. T&Cs apply.
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Europcar
10% off New Zealand car hire
Valid until 1 August 2019. Minimum of 3 days rental. T&Cs apply.
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Europcar
15% off Dublin car hire
Valid until 31 March 2019. T&Cs apply.
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Budget Car Rental
Earn double Qantas points
Valid from 7 January - 7 April 2019. Get 4 points for every $1 spent. T&Cs apply.
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Budget Car Rental
Free upgrade car hire
Valid from 7 January - 7 April 2019 across Australia. Minimum rental of three days. T&Cs apply.
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Europcar
Up to 20% off car hire
Valid for rentals until 1 August 2019 at participating locations across Australia and New Zealand. Minimum of 2 days rental and must be booked 21 days prior vehicle pick up. T&Cs apply.
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Avis
Third day free SUV car hire
Valid from 7 January - 7 April 2019. Must hire three consecutive days. T&Cs apply.
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Avis
7-day Australia car hire for the price of 6 days
Valid from 7 January - 7 April 2019. Minimum rental of seven days. T&Cs apply.
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Avis
Up to 15% off USA car hire + US$150 Universal Orlando Resort savings
Valid until 31 July 2019, including over Christmas and New Year's. T&Cs apply.
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Alamo Rent a Car
5% off when you pre-pay
Pre-pay for your Alamo car hire and get an instant 5% off your booking.
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Rentalcars.com
Compare over 800 car hire companies worldwide
Rentalcars.com can help you compare major car hire company rates for the best price. Companies it compares include Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Thrifty, Alamo, Dollar and Budget.
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Budget Car Rental
Fifth day free car hire
Valid from 28 January - 30 April 2019. Minimum rental of five days. T&Cs apply.
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Avis
Double upgrade car hire
Valid for rentals from 28 January - 30 April 2019 across Australia. Minimum of three days rental. T&Cs apply.
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Rentalcars.com
Best price guaranteed
Find a lower price on the same vehicle for the same days and rentalcars.com will match it.
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Tripcover Deals
5% off your car rental excess policy
Get 5% off your next policy with Tripcover by using your frequent flyer number when you take out car rental excess insurance cover.
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Avis
Earn more Qantas points
Earn more Qantas points when you ride with Avis. Get (4) four Qantas points for every $1 spent on eligible time and kilometre charges.
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DriveMyCar
Car hire from $23 per day
Hire cars across Australia from as little as $32 per day.
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Europcar
25% off premium hire insurance
Get up to 25% off on your car rental when you purchase GoZen Cover. Valid at participating locations across Australia and New Zealand. T&C's apply.
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Alamo Rent a Car
5% off for members
Join Alamo Insiders, a free membership program, and get 5% off.
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Holiday Cars
10% off on car hire
Get 10% off on your first car hire. T&Cs apply.
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DriveMyCar
Subaru XV hire from just $229 per week
Valid for use on select dates. Minimum of 7-day rental to redeem offer. Inclusive of 100km plus extra 100km free per day, roadside assistance and comprehensive insurance.T&C's apply.
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Sixt Car Rental
Up to 20% off Mexico car rentals
T&Cs apply
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Sixt Car Rental
Up to 15% off business car rental
Sign up today as a partner to get up to 15% off on your business car rentals. Visit site for more details.
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DriveNow
Hire a car and get your fourth day free
Hire a car with Budget Car Hire through DriveNow for a minimum of four consecutive days and get your fourth day free of base rate charges. Available for pick ups at the airport in Cairns, Gold Coast, Sydney and Melbourne (Tullamarine). Valid on select vehicles including family, full-size and SUVs.
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Rentalcars.com
Free changes your booking
Pay no credit card or amendment fees when you book through rentalcars.com giving you peace of mind.
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Popular Car Hire coupon codes
| Last checked | Code description | Code |
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| 13 Feb 2019 | Third day free with weekend car hire | TPN**** |
| 18 Feb 2019 | $10 off rentals | fin**** |
| 18 Feb 2019 | $20 off rentals | fin**** |
| 18 Feb 2019 | $30 off rentals | fin**** |
| 14 Jan 2019 | Earn double Qantas points | MPN**** |
| 21 Jan 2019 | $20 off your first ride | ******** |
