Great value rental cars from Townsville’s most trusted car hire providers
Home to impressive natural landscapes and attractions, Townsville is a popular gateway to both the Great Barrier Reef and the Queensland outback. Set in Far North Queensland, Townsville is roughly half way between Airlie Beach to the south and Cairns to the north, making it a perfect spot to break up a Queensland road trip.
With VroomVroomVroom searching, comparing and booking a competitively priced hire car in Townsville is as easy as it gets — the whole process can take as little as two minutes.
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on April 15, 2025 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 15 April, 2025
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| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Crossover, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV and Sport. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Five car rental depots in Townsville. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Dollar, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
Ford Everest Trend
5
4
4 small
Europcar
Ford Ranger
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, 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, Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
4
2 small
Europcar, Sixt
Kia Sportage
5
4
3 small
Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz
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
Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Sixt
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Mg 3 Core
5
4
2 small
Europcar
Mg Zs Excite
5
4
2 small
Europcar
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Subaru Crosstrek
5
2
3 small
Europcar
Subaru Forester
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Premium 4WD - Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series
7
5
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Camry
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Hertz
Toyota Corolla
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Hertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 large, 1 small
Sixt
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
3 small
Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
7
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
5
4
5 small
Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Yaris Cross
5
5
2 small
Sixt
Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid
5
4
2 small
Europcar
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
4
Thrifty
8 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
Thrifty, Hertz
Mystery Car
5
4
1 small
Europcar
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 15 April, 2025
Per day price range
15 Apr
$178
$178
$178
$178
16 Apr
$178
$178
$178
$178
17 Apr
$178
$178
$178
$178
18 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
19 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
20 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
21 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Per day price range
15 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
16 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
17 Apr
$196
$196
$196
$196
18 Apr
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Limited availability
19 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
20 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
21 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Per day price range
15 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
16 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
17 Apr
$210
$210
$210
$210
18 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
19 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
20 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
21 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Per day price range
15 Apr
$138
$138
$138
$138
16 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
17 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
18 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
19 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
20 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
21 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.
Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.
Prices are in AUD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
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 15 April, 2025
Are you flying into Townsville?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Townsville Airport.
The speed limit in built-up areas of the city is 50km/h and 60km/h or higher in suburbs and towns. Always drive to the signposted speed limit and conditions of the road.
It’s fairly easy to drive in and around the CBD. Traffic in Townsville is much less congested compared to Australia’s capital cities.
Parking spaces in the CBD can be found at the corner of Leichhardt Street and Eyre Street, on Dean Street, and down Flinders Street. Be aware of tow-away zones in the CBD. Flinders Street, located between Denham and Stanley Streets, is closed from 3 am to 3 pm every Sunday.
Planning to get a one-way car rental for an interstate trip? You can book a hire car in Townsville and return it to another location. Just untick the “Return to the same location” option in our search form and select your preferred return location.
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Car hire depots in Townsville are marked on the map below.
32 Bombala St, Townsville QLD, 4814
Today • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
305 Ingham Road, Townsville QLD, 4814
Today • 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
5.00 • 1 rating
32 Bombala St, Townsville QLD, 4814
Today • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Corner Ingham and Meenan St, Townsville QLD, 4810
Today • 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Today •7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
4.40 • 1 rating
32 Bombala St, Townsville QLD, 4814
Today • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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On hiring a car in Townsville, Queensland
Prices start at AUD $178 per day for an Intermediate Car. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Townsville.
The highest-rated rental car in Townsville is Hyundai Accent or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
Europcar is the highest-rated car hire provider in Townsville, based on ratings by our customers.
The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in Townsville may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it ’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.
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