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Australia’s smallest capital city, multicultural Darwin, is the capital of the Northern Territory - and well worth a visit, with museums, cultural attractions, and a vibrant food scene. Outside the city centre, travellers can visit some of the country’s most spectacular natural attractions, a few of which lie within easy driving distance of Darwin.
Darwin enjoys a tropical climate, with the dry season running from roughly May to October and the wet from November to April, and each of the two seasons offers promising reasons for visiting. Regardless of when you plan to visit, VroomVroomVroom makes booking a hire car in Darwin easy. Search, compare, and book with our reliable and affordable options from Australia’s leading hire car companies.
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on December 26, 2024 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 26 December, 2024
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| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Passenger Van, SUV, Sport, Ute and Wagon/Estate. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Nine car rental depots in Darwin. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Bargain Car Rentals, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
1
17%
Kia CeratoIntermediate Car
5
5
2 small
Budget
2
17%
Suzuki SwiftCompact Car
5
5
1 small
Budget
3
9%
Standard SUVStandard SUV
5
5
2 large, 3 small
Bargain Car Rentals
4
9%
Compact SUVCompact SUV
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Bargain Car Rentals
5
9%
Toyota CamryFullsize Car
5
4
2 small
Budget
Ford Everest Trend
5
4
4 small
Europcar
Ford Mustang GT
2
2
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty
Ford Ranger
5
4
3 large, 2 small
Hertz
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Hyundai i30
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Carnival
8
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Sixt, Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
Budget
Kia Sportage
5
5
2 small
Budget, Europcar, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
Budget
Mazda CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Hertz
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-9
7
4
2 large, 2 small
Hertz
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mg 3 Core
5
4
2 small
Europcar
Mg Zs Excite
5
4
2 small
Europcar
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX
5
4
3 large, 2 small
Hertz, Thrifty
Nissan Juke
5
4
3 small
Europcar, Sixt
Skoda Scala
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Subaru Forester
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Subaru Outback
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Suzuki Jimny
4
2
2 small
Thrifty
Suzuki Swift
5
5
1 small
Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Premium 4WD - Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series
7
5
1 large, 1 small
Hertz, Thrifty
Toyota Camry
5
4
2 small
Budget, Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Hertz
Toyota Corolla
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Hertz
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Hertz, Sixt
Toyota Cross HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Hertz
Toyota Fortuner
5
4
4 small
Europcar
Toyota Kluger
5
5
2 small
Budget, Europcar, Sixt
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
5
4
5 small
Europcar, Hertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Prado
7
5
2 small
Budget, Europcar
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt
Toyota Rav4 HybridHybrid
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Hertz
Toyota Yaris Cross
5
5
2 small
Sixt
12 Seat Mini Bus
12
4
10 large, 3 small
Bargain Car Rentals
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
Hertz
8 Seat Van
8
5
5 small
Bargain Car Rentals
Compact Automatic
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Bargain Car Rentals
Compact SUV
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Bargain Car Rentals
Dual Cab - Cab Chassis
2
4
Bargain Car Rentals
Dual Cab - Mine Spec
2
4
Bargain Car Rentals
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
Thrifty
Mystery Car
5
4
1 small
Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Standard
5
4
1 large, 2 small
Bargain Car Rentals
Standard SUV
5
5
2 large, 3 small
Bargain Car Rentals
VW Tiguan
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt
The price range indicates the AUD per-day rental rates from bookings made using our search engine, excluding any extras, in most cases. While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 26 December, 2024
Are you flying into Darwin?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Darwin Airport (DRW).
Cars hired in Darwin may come with a limit on how many kilometres can be driven per day for free. A per-day limit of 100 km is common, with additional kilometres attracting a per-kilometre surcharge of anything from $0.25 to $0.37 per km, excluding taxes. Learn more about limits on hire car kilometres driven.
If hitting the road during peak hours times, allow additional time to get to your destination. In Darwin, there is often more traffic from 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM on weekdays.
Parking in Darwin’s CBD is plentiful with free untimed parking on weekends. Weekday parking starts at AUD$1.30/hr.
If you’re driving onwards from Darwin to explore more of the Northern Territory, check with your hire car provider for suggestions on the best type of vehicle for your trip. Some cars are not suitable or allowed on unsealed roads.
You can use your interstate or overseas driver's licence for up to three months and must carry this with you at all times. If your overseas license isn’t in English, you should also carry an International Driving Permit.
Always drive to the conditions. For example, drive slower if it is raining.
Car hire depots in Darwin City are marked on the map below.
Terminal Building, Darwin NT, 0800
Today • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
99 Mitchell Street, Darwin NT, 0800
Today • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
3.00 • 1 rating
Cnr Smith & Mclachlan Streets, Darwin NT, 0800
Today • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
4.60 • 20 ratings
55-59 Mitchell St, Darwin NT, 800
Today • 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
102 Esplanade, Darwin City NT, 0800
Today • 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
4.90 • 4 ratings
Shop 31 / 55-59 Mitchell Street, Darwin City NT, 0800
Today • 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
4.80 • 2 ratings
55-59 Mitchell St, Darwin City NT, 800
Today • 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
137-139 Stuart Highway, Stuart Park NT, 0820
Today • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
50 Mitchell St, Darwin, Nt NT, 800
Today • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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On hiring a car in Darwin City, Northern Territory
Prices start at AUD $33 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $104 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Darwin.
If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs AUD $95 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Darwin.
The highest-rated rental car in Darwin is Kia Cerato or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
Enterprise is the highest-rated car hire provider in Darwin, based on ratings by our customers.
Enterprise offers unlimited kilometres for the duration of the rental period. Most of our car rental providers in Darwin have kilometre limits, and they are indicated in the vehicle details.
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