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Discover Australia with Car Rental deals at Sixt

4.5
Our customers love us
4.5 stars from 85,849 reviews in Australia.
Easy pickup and returns
Our 45 SIXT Australia airport locations make renting a car hassle-free.
More flexibility
Change or cancel bookings at no extra cost at most of our locations worldwide.

Places to start your journey in Australia

Our top branches in Australia

4.3
Melbourne Airport
24h Return
Terminal Building Tullamarine
Tullamarine 3043
Australia
4.1
Perth Airport T3/T4
24h Return
CNR Boud Ave and Miller Rd
Perth 6105
Australia
4.8
Mackay Airport
24h Return
Terminal Building
Mackay 4740
Australia
4.2
Armidale Airport
Terminal Building
Armidale 2350
Australia
5.0
Roma (Australia) Airport
24h Return
Carnarvon Hwy crn Airport Dr
Roma QLD 4455
Australia
4.1
Dubbo Airport
24h Return
Terminal Building
Dubbo 2830
Australia
4.6
Newcastle Williamtown Airport
24h Return
Terminal Building, Williamtown
Williamtown 2318
Australia
4.4
Brisbane Airport
24h Return
Terminal Building, Brisbane
Brisbane 4009
Australia
4.5
Gold Coast Airport Coolangatta
24h Return
Terminal Building
Coolangatta 4225
Australia
4.5
Hobart Airport
24h Return
Terminal Building, Hobart
Hobart 7170
Australia
4.6
Coffs Harbour Airport
24h Return
Terminal Building
Coffs Harbour 2450
Australia
4.8
Wagga Wagga Airport
Terminal Building
Wagga Wagga 2650
Australia
4.2
Perth Airport T1/T2
24h Return
Horrie Miller Drive
Perth 6105
Australia
4.8
Taree Airport
24h Return
Terminal Building
Taree 2444
Australia
4.5
Tamworth Airport
Terminal Building
Tamworth 2340
Australia
4.4
Mount Gambier Airport
24h Return
Terminal Building, Mt Gambier
Mount Gambier 5290
Australia
4.0
Moree Airport
Terminal Building
Moree 2400
Australia
4.4
Avalon Airport
24h Return
80 Beach Road
Avalon 3212
Australia
4.6
Maroochydore Airport
24h Return
11 Friendship Ave
Marcoola 4564
Australia
4.7
Hervey Bay Airport
24h Return
Terminal Building
Hervey Bay 4655
Australia
4.5
Toowoomba Airport
24h Return
Toowoomba-Cecil Plains Road
Wellcamp 4350
Australia
4.7
Port Macquarie Airport
24h Return
Terminal Building
Port Macquarie 2444
Australia
4.5
Albury Airport
Terminal Building
Albury 2640
Australia
4.7
Gladstone Airport
24h Return
Aerodrome Road Terminal Building
Gladstone 4680
Australia
4.7
Ballina Airport
24h Return
Terminal Building
Ballina 2478
Australia
5.0
Narrabri Airport
307 Airport Rd.
Narrabri 2390
Australia
4.7
Griffith Airport
Terminal Building
Griffith 2680
Australia
4.4
Adelaide Airport Commercials
Terminal Building
Adelaide 5950
Australia
4.5
Rockhampton Airport
24h Return
Terminal Building Canoona Road
Rockhampton 4700
Australia
4.6
Cairns Airport
24h Return
Terminal building, Cairns
Cairns 4870
Australia
4.9
Weipa Airport
Terminal Building
Weipa 4874
Australia
4.5
Darwin Airport
24h Return
Terminal Building
Darwin 0800
Australia
5.0
Mudgee Airport
24h Return
Terminal Building
Mudgee 2850
Australia
4.9
Bundaberg Airport
24h Return
Terminal Building Bundaberg
Bundaberg 4670
Australia
4.7
Mildura Airport
24h Return
1 Allan Matthews Drive
Mildura 3500
Australia
4.7
Broken Hill Airport
Terminal Building
Broken Hill 2880
Australia
4.5
Canberra Airport
24h Return
Terminal Building, Canberra
Canberra 2601
Australia
4.6
Launceston Airport
24h Return
Terminal Building Launceston
Launceston 7250
Australia
4.6
Townsville Airport
24h Return
Terminal Building
Townsville 4810
Australia
4.5
Adelaide Airport
24h Return
Terminal, Adelaide Airport
Adelaide 5950
Australia

Discover Australia

Car rental specials and deals at SIXT

SIXT car rental is constantly working to bring you the best car hire deals and prices. In addition to the everyday great rates available from SIXT, our website is constantly updated with specials available from our offices. You can check out our current specials at our car rental specials page or just call us on our national reservations telephone number to find out more.

Our modern fleet for your next adventure

Whether it's your first time renting a vehicle with SIXT or you're a returning customer, we're dedicated to providing exceptional customer service every time. Before you hit the road, our friendly staff will ensure you have everything you need for a safe and hassle-free journey across Australia.

Our fleet is not only modern and reliable, but we also provide detailed specifications for each vehicle on our website. This way, you can confidently select the perfect car for your needs, ensuring you make the right choice without any unexpected costs.

We offer a diverse range of vehicles, including luxury cars, electric vehicles, and SUVs, catering to all types of adventures.

In addition to cars, we have an extensive range of commercial vehicles to hire including trucks, utes, vans and buses. The SIXT fleet is among the youngest in the car rental industry with passenger vehicles averaging only 6 months of age. With SIXT you will always be driving a recent model giving you peace of mind.

With over 18,000 modern cars, trucks, and buses on offer, we are confident we can meet your car rental needs, whatever and wherever they may be. Please browse our hire vehicles page for available cars, people movers, trucks, and buses to find something suited to your needs.

Plus, you can easily customize any vehicle to suit your preferences with our optional extras. Experience the freedom of the open road with SIXT car hire in Australia today!

Book your Australia car hire online

You can book your Australia car hire online for lowest rates. Use the online SIXT booking engine to select the pickup location, drop off location and relevant dates. Then select the vehicle you require, enter some personal details and your hire car will be ready on arrival. Finding the best rates and booking is as simple as that.

Enjoy Australia with SIXT

At SIXT car rental Australia we are passionate about what we do. We try to make your car hire experience as simple and easy as possible. From booking online to friendly and efficient service at pickup, whether landing at Sydney Airport and driving to a business meeting or on holiday with the family driving through the Northern Territory. SIXT car rental delivers to Australia's car rental needs. Live a little, drive one of our hire cars and see the great sites Australia has to offer:

- Sydney: visit the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House

- Melbourne: Take a drive along the great ocean road

- Adelaide: Experience a region famous for its wineries

- Perth: Discover a coastline with over 12,500 kilometres, magnificent beaches and some of the world’s whitest sands

- Darwin: Visit the great Australian outback

- Cairns: Discover the Great Barrier Reef

- Brisbane: Experience the Gold Coast

- Canberra: Visit the museums and galleries in the nation’s capital

Where else can you go with SIXT?

SIXT operates the following services in all Australian states and territories. Please select your region to explore Australia and book a rental car near you.

Car rental Australia Capital Territory (ACT)

Car rental Victoria (VIC)

Car rental New South Wales (NSW)

Car rental Queensland (QLD)

Car rental Northern Territory (NT)

Car rental Western Australia (WA)

Car rental South Australia (SA)

Car rental Tasmania (TAS)

If you're planning to visit or travel in Australia, get a quote online, book your car hire and enjoy SIXT service at its best.

Car rental in Australia

SIXT is proud of its global car hire footprint, making SIXT car rental, truck hire, and bus hire readily available in your city, neighbourhood or airport. SIXT operates in more than 170 locations around the country with its head office in Sydney, bringing you the best value car hire deals and specials to your doorstep.

Next time you travel, whether business or pleasure, local or overseas, SIXT can look after all your vehicle hire needs. For cars, utes, vans and trucks with car pickups and returns at all major Australian airports, or from one of SIXT's numerous city or regional locations, our friendly and efficient staff are always ready to help with your car hire needs, whether online, by telephone or just dropping in.

The best road trips in Australia

Australia is renowned for its epic road trips, where vast landscapes and scenic routes make the journey just as exciting as the destination. From the lush rainforests of Queensland to the rugged coastlines of Victoria, there’s a route for every adventurer. SIXT offers a variety of rental vehicles to suit any type of road trip, allowing you to explore Australia at your own pace, whether you need a 4x4 to pack the kids in for a family holiday or a slick compact for zipping around with friends. To help you plan your next adventure, explore our guide to the best road trips in Australia and choose your ideal route.

Western Australia Cape to Cape road trip

For those looking to experience the wild beauty of Western Australia, the Cape to Cape road trip is a fantastic choice. Stretching from Cape Naturaliste to Cape Leeuwin, this drive offers stunning ocean views, rolling vineyards, and opportunities to explore charming coastal towns. SIXT’s range of rental vehicles ensures you have the flexibility to travel this route in comfort and style, no matter your group size. Discover more about the Cape to Cape road trip and start planning your adventure.

Our ultimate guide to Australia’s best wine destinations by state

Australia is home to some of the world’s finest wine regions, each offering unique landscapes and award-winning vineyards. Whether you’re exploring the Barossa Valley in South Australia, the Hunter Valley in New South Wales, or Margaret River in Western Australia, a road trip through these regions is a must for wine lovers. SIXT offers a range of rental vehicles to suit every type of journey, making it easy to visit Australia’s top wine destinations in style and comfort. Check out our Ultimate Guide to Australia’s Best Wine Destinations by State for tips on the best vineyards to visit and plan your next gourmet road trip.

Customer reviews & feedback

4.5
4.4777436
Based on 85849 reviews
from our Customer Excitement Score survey*

Listen to what our customers say

4.7
Vehicle handover
4.6
Vehicle return
4.5
The way to SIXT
shalon b.
5.0
Josh was fast effective and very courteous it was a fast easy process and good value
Phillip B.
5.0
Excellent team member - Josh - he was all over it, and at least other customer called him by name to thank him for their car rental. People make a business, and I’d recommend Josh at SIXT in Charlestown to look after your needs. Nice to see customer service in action by this young man.
Chris D.
5.0
Positive experience - easy pick and drop off Vehicles were clean and smooth to drive

*Our Customer Excitement Score is based on a survey sent to all customers who booked in Australia. The score is an average of all customer responses.

Good to know when renting in Australia

Does SIXT offer one-way car hire?

Yes, one-way car hire is available when you rent a car in Australia with SIXT. During the process of booking a car select a different drop-off location to see if this is available, it must be organised beforehand, or charges will apply.

How do you pay tolls in a rental car in Australia?

Depending on where you travel in Australia, you will probably travel via a toll road. Our vehicles are equipped with an electronic toll device (e-Tag). Toll expenses will be automatically paid in your credit card without any additional cost.

What's the minimum age to hire a car in Australia?

To rent a car with SIXT in 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.

You can modify, extend, or cancel your reservation in Australia through your manage booking section or through the app.