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  • Alamo
  • Avis
  • Bargain Car Rentals
  • Budget
  • Dollar
  • East Coast
  • Enterprise
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
  • National
  • Sixt
  • Thrifty

Find the latest car rental deals at Darwin Airport

Check out the lowest-priced offers from our hire car partners at Darwin Airport. Search now to check live rates and other rental options for your travel dates.

  • Bargain Car Rentals
    Compact Car
    Compact Automatic
    for 18 Sep - 23 Sep

    from $57/day

  • East Coast
    Intermediate Car
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
    for 18 Sep - 23 Sep

    from $59/day

  • Europcar
    Special
    Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similar
    for 18 Sep - 23 Sep

    from $62/day

  • Budget
    Compact Car
    Suzuki Swift or similar
    for 18 Sep - 23 Sep

    from $62/day

  • Thrifty
    Compact Car
    Toyota Corolla or similar
    for 18 Sep - 23 Sep

    from $71/day

  • Hertz
    Economy Car
    Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similar
    for 20 Sep - 23 Sep

    from $77/day

  • Alamo
    Special
    Mystery Car or similar
    for 16 Sep - 19 Sep

    from $79/day

  • Avis
    Intermediate Car
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    for 19 Sep - 22 Sep

    from $79/day

  • Sixt
    Economy SUV
    Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
    for 21 Sep - 24 Sep

    from $80/day

  • Enterprise
    Special
    Mystery Car or similar
    for 16 Sep - 19 Sep

    from $86/day

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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 15, 2025 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 15 September, 2025

Darwin Airport

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Located 13 kilometres from the CBD, Darwin International Airport (DRW) is the busiest airport in the Northern Territory and the 10th busiest airport in Australia. The airport has both an international and domestic terminal alongwith a cargo terminal. Both international and domestic flights leave from the same terminal building.

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Driving tips for Darwin Airport

The driving time from Darwin Airport into the city of Darwin will take around 15 minutes by rental car. Explore Darwin by driving south to Litchfield National Park where you will be spoiled for choice in bushwalking trails. After a hike, have a rejuvenating swim in cool waterfalls. Or explore the Territory Wildlife Park at Berry Springs, which is a 45-minute drive to the south of Darwin.

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Darwin Airport car rental FAQs

Find quick answers to the most common questions about car hire at Darwin Airport.

  • What is the average cost of car hire at Darwin Airport?

    Daily rental rates for cars at Darwin Airport start from around AUD $57 for a basic model like a Compact Car, with Intermediate SUV reaching up to AUD $214 per day. Prices fluctuate based on availability, season, and vehicle type, so enter your dates into our search tool to get a live quote.

  • How much does a Compact Car hire cost at Darwin Airport?

    Want a Compact Car at Darwin Airport? Check out rates from AUD $57/day.

  • How much does a Standard Car hire cost at Darwin Airport?

    Interested in a Standard Car at Darwin Airport? Browse prices from AUD $63/day.

  • How much does an Intermediate Car hire cost at Darwin Airport?

    Hire an Intermediate Car at Darwin Airport from AUD $59/day.

  • How much does an SUV hire cost at Darwin Airport?

    Book an SUV at Darwin Airport from AUD $67/day to AUD $289/day.

  • How much does a People Mover cost at Darwin Airport?

    Grab a People Mover at Darwin Airport from only AUD $108/day to AUD $448/day.

  • What is the cheapest rental car at Darwin Airport?

    The cheapest rental car at Darwin Airport is a Compact Car which costs AUD $57 per day. Prices can vary daily, so it’s best to compare live rates to find the lowest price for your travel dates.

  • Which car rental companies are at Darwin Airport?

    Darwin Airport is serviced by trusted car rental companies including Alamo, Avis, Bargain Car Rentals, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, East Coast, Dollar, Thrifty, Hertz, National and Sixt. Rental desks are located on-site at the airport for convenient pickup.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company at Darwin Airport?

    The cheapest car rental company at Darwin Airport is Bargain Car Rentals. Prices can vary daily, so it’s best to compare live rates to find the lowest price for your travel dates.

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