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* The prices were calculated on 07.02.2023 for a 4 days prepaid rental at Melbourne Airport starting on 14.02.2023. Our prices fluctuate daily and this offer is not guaranteed.
Good to know when renting in Australia
What's the minimum age to hire a car in Australia?
To rent a car with SIXT at Australia you need to be at least 21 with a valid license. Some car categories have a higher minimum rental age, and an underage driver fee may apply.
Can I modify, extend, or cancel my reservation?
At SIXT you can either pay online or when you pick up your car in Australia.
What documents do I need to hire a car in Australia?
You need a valid driver’s license held for at least 1 year, depending on the car category. You might also need an International Driving Permit or official translation of the license.
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Customer reviews & feedback
4.7
Based on 32288 reviews
Vehicle return
(4.8)
Vehicle handover
(4.8)
At the Sixt branch
(4.7)
Kym F.
(5.0)
First time hiring car with Sixt, good customer service, very competitive price, & good, clean vehicle
Miffany B.
(5.0)
David was very helpful in retrieving my aunt's lost phone from the car. Thankyou
yvette n.
(5.0)
The service was excellent. The ev car was excellent. Will choose Sixt every time.
Jash V.
(5.0)
Good price, quick service, no issues.
Clean car that served us perfectly for our trip.
Would highly recommend to everyone.
Maria L.
(5.0)
Sixt was considerably cheaper than other rental companies, friendly service, the vehicle was clean and just what we asked for
Pick up and drop off easy with no hassles
Armando D.
(5.0)
Super service!
Gary L.
(5.0)
Upgraded to a hybrid vehicle which was a pleasant surprise. Lovely to drive and economical. Efficient and friendly service.
s.
(5.0)
Great rental car fully recomended
Elahe R.
(5.0)
Great customer service, David is very friendly stuff and recommended me nice restaurants and some sightseeing.
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FAQs about car hire in Australia
Can I book a long-term car rental in Australia?
Whether you’re planning to stay in Australia or travel beyond, it’s easy to reserve a long-term rental. Enter your trip dates and pick-up/drop-off locations and we’ll find you affordable long-term car rental deals.
Do I need to purchase insurance or protection packages with my rental in Australia?
A damage waiver is included with your car hire. You can add other protection products to reduce your excess.
Explore our car hire locations in Australia
- Miles
- Yass
- Grafton
- Coffs Harbour
- Narrabri
- Toowoomba
- Bundaberg
- Burnie
- Gold Coast
- Albury
- Blacktown
- Cairns
- Launceston
- Brisbane
- Campbelltown
- Perth
- Geelong
- Parkes
- Coolangatta
- Maroochydore
- Avalon
- Singleton
- Caloundra
- Bathurst
- Weipa
- Western Australia
- Narellan
- Hobart
- Lithgow
- Moree
- Pialba
- Newcastle, NSW
- Horsham
- Byron Bay
- Cooma
- Sydney
- South Australia
- Armidale
- Tasmania
- Echuca
- Mackay
- Inverell
- Canberra
- Mudgee
- Ipswich QLD
- Broken Hill
- Darwin
- Northern Territory
- Wollongong
- Port Macquarie
- Tamworth
- Gladstone
- Taree
- Emerald
- Mount Gambier
- Marcoola
- Tuggerah
- Queensland
- New South Wales
- Victoria (VIC)
- Melbourne
- Ballarat
- Bendigo
- Berri
- Gunnedah
- Wagga Wagga
- Mildura
- Adelaide
- Port Douglas
- Logan City
- Rockhampton
- Forster
- Dubbo
- Noosa
- Alice Springs
- Hervey Bay
- Ballina
- Roma QLD
- Pakenham
- Devonport
- Griffith NSW
- Batemans Bay
- Townsville
- Charlestown NSW
- Newman
- Kempsey
- Penrith NSW
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Check out our airport locations in Australia
- Hobart Airport
- Rockhampton Airport
- Test Branch 2
- Weipa Airport
- Darwin Airport
- Moree Airport
- Parkes Airport
- Gladstone Airport
- Gold Coast Airport
- Grafton Airport
- Coffs Harbour Airport
- Melbourne Airport Commercials
- Tamworth Airport
- Narrabri Airport
- Wagga Wagga Airport
- Bathurst Airport
- Hervey Bay Airport
- Port Macquarie Airport
- Albury Airport
- Mudgee Airport
- Bundaberg Airport
- Mildura Airport
- Armidale Airport
- Broken Hill Airport
- Canberra Airport
- Brisbane Airport
- Perth Airport
- Roma Airport
- Taree Airport
- Dubbo Airport
- Maroochydore Airport
- Emerald Airport
- Newcastle Williamtown Airport
- Adelaide Airport Commercials
- Cairns Airport
- Sydney Airport
- Mount Gambier Airport
- Avalon Airport
- Ballina Airport
- Launceston Airport
- Melbourne Airport
- Townsville Airport
- Adelaide Airport
- Alice Springs Airport
- Toowoomba Airport
- Griffith Airport
- Mackay Airport
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