Rental Cars in Brisbane | Top Tips

Flying into Brisbane? Here are our Top Tips for finding the best deals on rental cars in Brisbane

• Consider the “second tier” rental car suppliers in Brisbane. These include the independently owned local operators that can generally offer cheaper rates and flexibility in the service they offer.
• Look for suppliers that operate close to but offsite from Brisbane Airport. They generally always offer a transfer service to collect passengers from the airport but with their reduced associated costs can offer cheaper rates.
• Online searching is one of the most utilised tools when searching for rental cars in Brisbane and car rental companies often promote special deals and offers.
• Book in advance – as with all travel related industries, price is dependent on demand. So if you are booking in peak season be aware top prices are charged. To overcome this, book your rental car as far in advance as possible.
• Shop around! Many car rental suppliers will beat competitor’s prices but buyer beware that critical adjustments aren’t made to the quote i.e. lowering the collision damage liability which raises the excess etc. Make sure you compare apples with apples.
• Purchase direct from the car rental companies who are not being represented by third party booking agents where possible. You have greater negotiation by shopping with the supplier direct as they don’t have to consider third party commissions etc