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On average a rental car in Darwin costs $51 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Darwin found in the last 2 weeks is $23.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Bargain Car Rentals ($15/day), Avis ($30/day) and Budget ($30/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Bargain Car Rentals Darwin Airport 0820 (4 miles from city center).
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Darwin. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.
The average gas price in Darwin is $4.38 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $53 and $70, depending on the car size.
Mini (MG 3 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Darwin.
Car rental companies onsite at Darwin airport include Bargain Car Rentals, Europcar, Alamo, Dollar, Avis, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Sixt.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Darwin airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Bargain Car Rentals, Europcar, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Hertz.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Mini car rental in Darwin costs $39 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Darwin costs $50 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car rental in Darwin costs $75 per day, on average.
In Darwin, cars are most frequently rented at Thrifty Terminal Building (4 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Darwin costs $355 per week ($51 per day).
On average a rental car in Darwin costs $1,522 per month ($51 per day).
Most car rental providers in Darwin offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Darwin, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 24 car rental agencies in Darwin.
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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Darwin so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
While SUVs and four-wheel drives are not necessary for driving in Darwin and throughout Northern Territory, they do make good car rentals in Darwin. You can load up and SUV with equipment for outdoor recreation and bountiful picnic supplies, and Darwin has myriad opportunities and settings for both. You can also fill up the back of your SUV as you collect souvenirs throughout town. In an SUV, you can more easily handle unsealed roads, which are roads of dirt and or gravel, which can be common outside of the city.
For those driving car rentals in Darwin, you will find maximum speed limits in the city of 81 mph, but keep in mind that this will be posted as 130 km/hr. You will find this speed on some sections of Victoria, Stuart, Barkly, and Arnhem highways. Most of the city streets have a speed limit of 31 mph, which is posted as 50 km/h.
If you need to park Darwin car rentals overnight, free overnight parking is allowed in open-air parking lots daily from 5 pm to 8 am. In downtown Darwin, there is inexpensive all-day parking in the Chinatown Car Park, the Westlane Car Park, State Square Car Park, and Wood/Daly Car Park. Metered street parking is usually free after 5 pm, and before that expect to pay an hourly rate.
2 locations in Darwin
Locations in Darwin
Cnr Smith & Mclachlan Streets
+61 8 8981 9800
Terminal Building
+61 8 8945 2011
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8.0 Very good
Jun 2018
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Very easy to book and good price10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2017
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For price very goodCons:
300km takes you no where in Darwin2.0 Poor
Jul 2016
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Kayak did not disclose that Budget car rentals charges users per km after a very low free distance allowance. This can easily double or triple the charges upon returning the car. Kayak should disclose these hidden fees when displaying the options.2 locations in Darwin
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55-59 Mitchell St
+61 8 8925 5890
Mcmillans Rd
+61 8 8982 6690
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2.0 Poor
Jan 2017
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It will cost you no less than $300 for a rental. I bought a flight once I arrived and they presented me with a rental agreement which was over 3x the cost of the rental agreement for which I had paid for.10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2021
2 locations in Darwin
Locations in Darwin
50 Mitchell St
+61 8 8924 0000
64 Stuart Hwy
+61 8 8924 0000
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One location in Darwin
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In Terminal
+61 1300 106 666
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2022
3 locations in Darwin
Locations in Darwin
77 Cavenagh Street
+61 889 410 300
Shop 31 / 55-59 Mitchell Street
+61 8 8941 0300
Terminal Building
+61 8 8945 3261
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8.0 Very good
May 2021
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Staff were very friendly. Pick up and drop off easy.8.0 Very good
Jun 2023
One location in Darwin
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Terminal Building
+61 8 7914 7011
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Jun 2022
2.0 Poor
Mar 2022
2 locations in Darwin
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102 Esplanade
+61 1300 106 666
In Terminal 1 Henry Wrigley Dr
+61 1300 106 666
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10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2022
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In Terminal1 Henry Wrigley Way
+61 1300 106 666
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2 locations in Darwin
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89 Smith St
+61 8 8936 0600
Terminal Building
+61 8 8936 6166
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50 Mitchell Street
+61 8 8981 5599
55-59 Mitchell St
+61 1800 501 934
Mcmillans Rd
+61 1800 501 934
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Shop 41, Mitchell Centre, 51/59 Mitchell Street
+61 1800 620 408
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1/8 Osgood Drive
+61 1300 729 230
99 Mitchell St
+61 889 111 959
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285 Bagot Road, Coconut Grove, NT
+61 1800 028 881
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2 locations in Darwin
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55-59 Mitchell St
+61 889 410 944
Mcmillians Road
+61 889 450 999
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77 CAVENAGH STREET
+61 889 410 300
Mcmillan's Road
61 8 89453261
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99 Mitchell Street
+61 1300 729 230
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Terminal Building
+86 10 6064 1387
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Pick-up location | Darwin |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini, Passenger van, Premium SUV, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Rental locations | 43 |
Airport locations | 22 |
Popular agencies | Budget, Bargain Car Rentals, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, National |