Brisbane Airport – Best Independent Car Hire Companies

Brisbane airport’s Premium Location Fee is a fixed 14%. Therefore, opting to go with one of the independent companies who are located just off-site will increase your chances of finding a bargain. These are the best value companies we uncovered. Bargain Wheels comparison site is a great starting place for both new and used cars. Brisbane Rent a Car in general offers the best prices on small to standard-sized cars.

Bargain Wheels Go To Site

Independent companies comparison site. New and used cars. Great prices

Bargain Wheels aggregates prices across about seven off-site Brisbane Airport independent car hire companies for you to compare. The rates you’ll find here are very competitive across the whole range of cars from Compact hatchbacks up to Standard sedans, SUVs and Vans. In our research, we found that Alpha Car Hire (and sometimes East Coast Car Rentals) have the best prices. Rentals from Alpha come with 500km/day whilst those from ECCR come with unlimited km’s. You can also find used cars which, if you are comfortable to accept, will be noticeably cheaper.

Do always read the Rental and Supplier information provided to ensure you know the exact terms and conditions of the rental, including the standard mileage and insurance excess. As the cars can be from any of a number of companies, we recommend you call Bargain Wheels for exact pickup instructions and location. Note that in the preliminary search results, the daily rates listed are often subject to further fees and you will have to click through in order to obtain the final price.

If you intend to hire your car from East Coast Car Rentals (see ECCR below), booking with them via Bargain Wheels can sometimes be cheaper.

Brisbane Rent a Car Go To Site

Best for Compact (manual and auto) and Standard cars. 200km/day or unlimited for rentals over 5 days

Brisbane Rent a Car is a small family-owned independent company that only has operations in Brisbane. Our findings revealed they offered the best prices for Compact hatchbacks and Standard cars. Being located a few minutes off-site, they offer free transfers to and from the Brisbane Airport (a small fee may be incurred if shuttle service is required outside normal office hours).

There is a standard liability of A$2500 that can be brought down to A$250 for A$15/day. Definitely worth checking.

East Coast Car Rentals Go To Site

Great value with unlimited km’s

Considering the included unlimited km’s, East Coast Car Rentals presents good value value across most car models including the Economy Hyundai Getz manual hatch, Intermediate Toyota Corolla sedan and Toyota Tarago Van. Their cars come with A$3000 damage liability that can be reduced to A$200 for A$13.20/day or less. Located off-site, they offer a courtesy shuttle service to take you to their depot from the airport. Your credit card details are required to make the booking but will not be charged until you pick up the car.

If you intend to hire with ECCR, you might want to check Bargain Wheels to see if booking via them can save you a little extra. See more information on Bargain Wheels above.

Airport Rent-A-Car Go To Site

Cheap from Economy up to Mid-sized Cars. Look out for special discounts. 500km/day

Particularly in the months where 10% discounts are offered, Airport Rent-a-Car is another value alternative company for Brisbane Airport rentals with 500km/day included. At the time of writing the 10% discount is available for rentals in June and July 2011. Standard A$3300 collision damage liability is included which A$23/day reduces to A$330. If you require additional excess reduction, you’ll save by getting independent insurance for car hire. Courtesy transfers to/from Brisbane Airport are provided to their off-site depot.