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Car rental rates in Townsville, Queensland
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.
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Special
View offerTravel 27 Feb - 04 Mar 2026
from AUD $78/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 27 Feb - 04 Mar 2026
from AUD $87/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 27 Feb - 02 Mar 2026
from AUD $89/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 27 Feb - 02 Mar 2026
from AUD $99/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 27 Feb - 02 Mar 2026
from AUD $104/day
Standard Elite Sport
View offerTravel 27 Feb - 02 Mar 2026
from AUD $112/day
Economy SUV
View offerTravel 27 Feb - 02 Mar 2026
from AUD $114/day
Standard SUV
View offerTravel 27 Feb - 02 Mar 2026
from AUD $124/day
Fullsize Ute (double cab)
View offerTravel 27 Feb - 04 Mar 2026
from AUD $125/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on February 24, 2026 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 24 February, 2026
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- 26 Nov 2025elizabeth m.Booked: Standard SUVTownsville Airport
- 02 Jan 2026greg c.Booked: Compact SUVAdelaide Airport
- 06 Jan 2026neil m.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarAdelaide
- 01 Jan 2026elisabeth b.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarBrisbane Airport
- 22 Dec 2025richard r.Booked: Compact AutomaticSydney Airport
- 10 Jan 2026patrick h.Booked: Mazda CX-8 or similarBrisbane Domestic Airport
- 09 Jan 2026trevor p.Booked: Compact SUVCairns Airport
- 02 Jan 2026david v.Booked: Mazda CX5 or similarQueanbeyan
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Townsville
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Crossover, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV and Sport. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Six car rental depots in Townsville. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Dollar, Europcar, Hertz, Redspot, Sixt and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Townsville
Ford vehicles for hire in Townsville
Ford Everest
7
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford Ranger
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
5
4 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Townsville
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Kia vehicles for hire in Townsville
Kia Carnival
8
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Kia Cerato
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Kia Sportage
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda vehicles for hire in Townsville
Mazda CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEnterprise, Hertz, Thrifty
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda Cx5
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Sixt
MG vehicles for hire in Townsville
Mg 3 Core
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Townsville
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Nissan vehicles for hire in Townsville
Nissan Xtrail
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Polestar vehicles for hire in Townsville
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Skoda vehicles for hire in Townsville
Skoda Scala
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersEnterprise
Subaru vehicles for hire in Townsville
Subaru Crosstrek
5
2
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Subaru Forester
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Townsville
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota vehicles for hire in Townsville
12 Seat Toyota HiAce
12
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Premium 4WD - Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series
7
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Camry
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Corolla
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Ascent
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota Corolla Cross HybridHybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Fortuner
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Hilux
5
4
ProvidersEnterprise
Toyota Kluger
7
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
5
4
5 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Rav4 HybridHybrid
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Yaris Cross
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
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Volkswagen vehicles for hire in Townsville
Volkswagen Polo
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersEnterprise
Other vehicles for hire in Townsville
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
4
ProvidersThrifty
8 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mystery Car
5
4
1 small
ProvidersEuropcar
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 24 February, 2026
Townsville daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
24 Feb
$156
$156
$156
$156
25 Feb
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Limited availability
26 Feb
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
27 Feb
$87
$122
$87
$122
28 Feb
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Limited availability
01 Mar
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
02 Mar
$168
$221
$168
$221
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
24 Feb
$167
$200
$167
$200
25 Feb
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Limited availability
26 Feb
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
27 Feb
$89
$114
$89
$114
28 Feb
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Limited availability
01 Mar
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
02 Mar
$172
$212
$172
$212
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Per day price range
24 Feb
$204
$204
$204
$204
25 Feb
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Limited availability
26 Feb
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
27 Feb
$127
$210
$127
$210
28 Feb
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Limited availability
01 Mar
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
02 Mar
$220
$232
$220
$232
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Per day price range
24 Feb
$181
$181
$181
$181
25 Feb
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Limited availability
26 Feb
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
27 Feb
$99
$205
$99
$205
28 Feb
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Limited availability
01 Mar
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Limited availability
02 Mar
$191
$228
$191
$228
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
24 Feb
$175
$255
$175
$255
25 Feb
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Limited availability
26 Feb
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
27 Feb
$133
$195
$133
$195
28 Feb
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Limited availability
01 Mar
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
02 Mar
$209
$290
$209
$290
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
24 Feb
$166
$281
$166
$281
25 Feb
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Limited availability
26 Feb
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
27 Feb
$124
$243
$124
$243
28 Feb
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Limited availability
01 Mar
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
02 Mar
$184
$300
$184
$300
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Per day price range
24 Feb
$252
$327
$252
$327
25 Feb
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Limited availability
26 Feb
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
27 Feb
$172
$246
$172
$246
28 Feb
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
01 Mar
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
02 Mar
$281
$354
$281
$354
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Per day price range
24 Feb
$192
$224
$192
$224
25 Feb
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Limited availability
26 Feb
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
27 Feb
$112
$124
$112
$124
28 Feb
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
01 Mar
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
02 Mar
$192
$224
$192
$224
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Per day price range
24 Feb
$221
$336
$221
$336
25 Feb
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Limited availability
26 Feb
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
27 Feb
$221
$230
$221
$230
28 Feb
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Limited availability
01 Mar
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
02 Mar
$221
$300
$221
$300
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Per day price range
24 Feb
$226
$243
$226
$243
25 Feb
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Limited availability
26 Feb
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
27 Feb
$203
$243
$203
$243
28 Feb
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
01 Mar
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
02 Mar
$226
$243
$226
$243
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
24 Feb
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
25 Feb
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
26 Feb
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
27 Feb
$125
$231
$125
$231
28 Feb
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
01 Mar
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
02 Mar
$138
$231
$138
$231
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Per day price range
24 Feb
$247
$264
$247
$264
25 Feb
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Limited availability
26 Feb
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
27 Feb
$169
$169
$169
$169
28 Feb
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Limited availability
01 Mar
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
02 Mar
$200
$276
$200
$276
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 24 February, 2026
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Local expert tips for hiring a car in Townsville
Watch your speed
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.
Traffic
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
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.
Flexible one-way car rentals
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 rental depots in Townsville
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Dollar Townsville Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–16:00, Sat–Sun Closed32 Bombala St, Queensland
Europcar Townsville City
View details5.0 (1)Mon–Fri 08:00–14:00, Sat–Sun Closed303 Ingham Road, Queensland
Hertz Townsville Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–16:00, Sat–Sun Closed32 Bombala St, Queensland
Redspot West End Townsville
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–14:00115 Ingham Rd, West End, Townsville, Queensland
Sixt Townsville
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 07:30–16:30, Sat–Sun ClosedCorner Ingham and Meenan St, Queensland
Thrifty Townsville Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–16:00, Sat–Sun Closed32 Bombala St, Queensland
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Townsville, Queensland
How much does it cost to hire a car in Townsville?
Prices start at AUD $87 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $235 per day for a Standard SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Townsville.
How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car in Townsville?
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs AUD $112 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in Townsville.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Townsville?
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 between AUD $203 and AUD $230 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Townsville.
What is the highest-rated hire car 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.
What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Townsville?
Europcar is the highest-rated car hire provider in Townsville, based on ratings by our customers.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Townsville?
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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