Car hire in Western Australia

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Western Australia car hire at a glance

Most popular rental companySafeDrive Car Rentals
Most popular carSmall
Cities to choose from22, Perth is most popular
Cheapest price foundRM204 per day, Perth
Cheapest monthApril
Best time to book2 weeks before

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Cities in Western Australia

Take a look at the different cities in Western Australia you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Western Australia

The cheapest month to rent a car in Western Australia is April, when the average cost per day is RM303. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is March, when the average cost per day is RM365. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Western Australia is November.

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Car hire in Western Australia: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Western Australia, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Western Australia you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The best rated car hire company by our travellers in Western Australia is East Coast. You can rent a car with them for RM0 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about East Coast, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Western Australia depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Western Australia, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Western Australia. First, you need to decide where in Western Australia you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Western Australia. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Western Australia you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Perth. On average, it costs RM407 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is RM204 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Western Australia

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Western Australia is Small.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire companies in Western Australia are SafeDrive Car Rentals, City Centre Car Rentals and Everything Fleet. The cheapest company we've found is City Centre Car Rentals. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 2 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are RM204 a day and RM125 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Western Australia you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Western Australia. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Western Australia is Perth. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Perth.

Hire a car long term in Western Australia

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Western Australia with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.