Car hires in Canberra City, Canberra

With an average review score of 8.0/10 from 42 reviewers, Alamo is rated the best car rental company in Canberra City by our users.

The most popular type of cars to hire in Canberra City are SUV cars. This type of car costs ₹ 13,129 per day on average. 50% of users prefer to hire SUV cars in Canberra City due to price, availability, and their planned activities.

Most people tend to hire a car in Canberra City for 30 days which costs, on average, ₹ 4,749 per day. If you plan on hiring a car for one week, then you can expect to pay around ₹ 34,811 total. For a quick weekend hire, the total cost tends to average ₹ 12,562. ₹ 176,122 is the average cost of a month-long Canberra City road trip car hire.

The best time to hire a car in Canberra City is during the month of January, when prices are at their cheapest for the year. If you book 51+ days ahead of your pick-up date, you will often find prices averaging ₹ 3,703 per day. The most expensive month to hire a car in Canberra City is May, at ₹ 5,510 per day. However, you might be able to find a better deal depending on what agency you hire from and what type of car you choose.

Prices for cars in Canberra City were last updated today.

As of January 2026, there are 27 operators available to choose from for cars in Canberra City.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Canberra City. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

To rent a car in Canberra City, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.