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Roads are wide and parking spaces are rather accessible in Canberra, meaning you don’t have to sacrifice on comfort or taste when choosing a hire car. Larger people movers and 4x4 cars navigate the city without issue, while compact models provide budget-friendly prices and are very fuel efficient.
Unless otherwise indicated, the maximum speed is 50 km/h. The reduced school zone limit of 40 km/h is enforced longer than most states across Australia: from 08:00–16:00. Speed and red light cameras are common throughout the city, so be vigilant while behind the wheel.
Canberra Centre Car Park is located right in the heart of the shopping district and offers 3h of parking for approximately A$ 6. If you’re visiting on the weekend, make use of cheaper Sunday parking which is only about A$ 2 for the whole day. Citywest Car Park has a flat rate of about A$ 15 if you’re happy to park on the rooftop and is open Monday to Friday.
On average a car hire in Canberra costs £35 per day.
The average price of fuel in Canberra is £3.11 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £37 and £50, depending on the car size.
Compact (MG HS or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Canberra.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Canberra airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Europcar, keddy by Europcar, Budget and Thrifty.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Compact car hire in Canberra costs £25 per day, on average.
An Economy car hire in Canberra costs £35 per day, on average.
In Canberra, cars are most frequently hired at keddy by Europcar Novotel Hotel - 65 Northbourne Ave (2 miles from city centre).
On average a car hire in Canberra costs £246 per week (£35 per day).
On average a car hire in Canberra costs £1,056 per month (£35 per day).
Most car hire 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 hire in Canberra, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
If you're staying in Canberra, then a dedicated sat nav will likely be unnecessary. The city is quite easy to navigate and your phone should be enough (just make sure you can use it hands-free). If you're heading into rural areas of the ACT and NSW, you may find you don't have internet coverage. You can check with your Canberra car hire provider on whether you’re likely to need a satellite GPS.
When driving your hire car in Canberra, be aware that you may encounter animals such as kangaroos and deer, even in built-up areas. Stay vigilant, particularly at dawn and dusk, and if you see animals on the road, slow down or brake while continuing to drive straight.
One location in Canberra
Locations in Canberra
Canberra International Airport
+61 2 6248 9966
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10.0 Wonderful
Andrew, Jun 2024
Compact
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Sept 2023
Mini
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Jul 2023
Compact
10.0 Wonderful
Angela, May 2023
Compact SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2023
Compact
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Apr 2023
Standard SUV
One location in Canberra
Locations in Canberra
Terminal Building
+61 2 6213 0300
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6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Jul 2023
Supplier choice
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2023
Mini
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2022
One location in Canberra
Locations in Canberra
Terminal Building
+61 2 6219 3031
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Standard
One location in Canberra
Locations in Canberra
Terminal Building
+61 2 6219 3041
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No reviews available
One location in Canberra
Locations in Canberra
Terminal Building, Canberra
+61 2 6248 8134
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Deon, Jun 2023
Compact SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2023
Intermediate
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2023
Standard
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2022
4 locations in Canberra
Locations in Canberra
4 Yallourn St
+61 2 6169 4730
8 Kemble Court
+61 2 6242 0100
84 Northbourne Ave
+61 437 833 446
Pialligo Ave
+61 2 6267 2390
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10.0 Wonderful
Vanessa, Jun 2022
2.0 Poor
sam, Jul 2024
Compact SUV
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Mar 2023
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Sept 2022
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Jul 2022
4 locations in Canberra
from£45/dayLocations in Canberra
29 Lonsdale St
+61 2 8337 2700
4 Yallourn St
+61 2 5112 2836
Canberra Ap
+61 2 6248 9081
Pialligo Ave
+61 136139
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2.0 Poor
Steve, Oct 2024
SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Economy
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Passenger van
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2023
Compact
2.0 Poor
Mani, Feb 2022
2 locations in Canberra
Locations in Canberra
1 Binara Street
+61 884 459 714
Canberra International Airport
+61 2 6248 9966
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2 locations in Canberra
Locations in Canberra
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2 locations in Canberra
Locations in Canberra
1 Binara Street
+61 884 459 714
Canberra International Airport
+61 2 6248 9966
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One location in Canberra
Locations in Canberra
29 Lonsdale St
+61 2 8337 2700
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2 locations in Canberra
from£25/dayLocations in Canberra
Novotel Hotel - 65 Northbourne Ave
+61 262 845 170
Terminal Building, Canberra Airport
61 2 62130300
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No reviews available
2 locations in Canberra
Locations in Canberra
27 Kembla St
+61 262 804 524
Pialligo Ave
+61 262 496 211
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One location in Canberra
Locations in Canberra
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One location in Canberra
Locations in Canberra
Terminal Building
+86 10 6064 1387
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One location in Canberra
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Most popular agency | Hertz |
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Most popular car type | Compact |
Average price | £35/day |
Good deal | £31/day |
Some Canberra car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Canberra.
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Canberra car hire.
Pick-up location | Canberra |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini, Passenger van, People carrier, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Hire locations | 27 |
Airport locations | 16 |
Popular agencies | Alamo, keddy by Europcar, Budget, Avis, Sixt |