Cheapflights insights for Townsville car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Townsville, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I rent a car in Townsville?
To get the best deal on a rental car in Townsville, book about 8 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ₱2,933, which is about 4,821% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the best car rental company in Townsville?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Townsville is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10). Firefly (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.
Thrifty
10.0
Firefly
10.0
Europcar
10.0
Alamo
9.3
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Townsville?
Planning a car rental in Townsville? January is the cheapest month, costing about ₱2,995 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₱4,680. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
₱2,995
February
₱4,680
March
₱3,744
April
₱4,056
May
₱3,682
June
₱3,807
July
₱3,619
August
₱3,619
September
₱3,869
October
₱3,619
November
₱3,307
December
₱3,619
What car do most people rent in Townsville?
SUV rentals (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, for example) are the most popular in Townsville. Economy (Hyundai Accent) and Standard (Class Special Sedan) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting Townsville.
Which car rental company has the most locations in Townsville?
In Townsville, Avis, Budget, and Hertz have 2 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Townsville
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Townsville known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Townsville. Reviews were last updated on October 5, 2026.
Overview
Locations
Thrifty
3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Thrifty Locations in Townsville
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Firefly
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Recent reviews
10.0
|Mar 2022Only small scratches on car from previous rentals. Wasn’t the car I booked but was similar. Happy with this service
1 out of 1
Firefly Locations in Townsville
Overview
Locations
Europcar
2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Europcar Locations in Townsville
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Alamo
16 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Overall
9.3
Pick-up/drop-off
8.9
Value
8.6
Recent reviews
10.0
|Oct 2023Nancy was lovely to deal with and she gave me an upgrade :)
10.0
|Jul 2023Great. Efficient and easy.
8.0
|Mar 2023The truth of the matter was my event in Townsville was cancelled. I also had air tickets and accommodation to cancel. The car hire with Alamo was the easiest and nicest to cancel with. I would certainly go with them next time when my event is rescheduled.
1 out of 6
Alamo Locations in Townsville
Overview
Locations
Budget
4 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.8
Overall
8.4
Pick-up/drop-off
8.4
Value
8.0
Budget Locations in Townsville
Overview
Locations
Avis
3 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.0
Avis Locations in Townsville
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Sixt
1 review•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
8.0
Recent reviews
2.0
|Jun 2022nothing to like office closed too early some communication about pick up times would help
1 out of 1
Sixt Locations in Townsville
Overview
Locations
Hertz
2 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.5
Overall
7.5
Pick-up/drop-off
7.5
Value
7.5
Hertz Locations in Townsville
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Townsville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on October 5, 2026.
Can I rent a car for a month in Townsville?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Townsville for a month is certainly possible.
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