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Top Tips for Australian car hires - can I compare rental vehicles and how do I get the best deal?

Variety is the spice of life and America is a nation of terrifically varied terrain. Which is exactly why we offer a wide range of cars to suit your taste, budget and itinerary. Find out more about our most popular car hire categories:

With convenient pickup from rental locations in airports and other transport hubs, as well as downtown and suburban spots in cities and towns across the Land of the Free, you can pre-order your vehicle in a couple of clicks.

Which car types are on offer and how do I compare them?

Economy: Slightly larger than mini category vehicles, economy cars are still chic and reasonably small, their fuel consumption is low and they’re cheap to rent. You’ll find some great deals on economy rides like the Toyota Yaris and Kia Rio right here.

Mini: The most affordable of our Australian car hire categories, mini cars are small but perfectly formed, easy to park and ideal for zipping around city street. Excellent mini models include the Volkswagen Up and Fiat 500. When you want to save cash on car hire and you’re travelling solo or as a couple, minis are a magnificent choice.

Compact: Mini and economy cars are great for thrifty drivers, but if you’d like a little more space, a compact car is the step up in size that you need. Compact rental cars can seat 4 adults in comfort, with enough space to sling a couple of suitcases in the trunk. Examples include the Kia Soul and Nissan Sentra.

Standard: Standard cars allow you to stretch your legs (and everything else) a little more than compact models. These can be good choices for a business trip or even for families with older kids. Examples include models like the Volkswagen Jetta and Nissan Altima.

Intermediate: If you can pay just a little more than standard car hire prices, intermediate and full-sized vehicles take you to the next level of space and comfort, while offering more generous luggage capacity too. Intermediate styles include the sleek Toyota Camry and Corolla, as well as SUV’s with commanding driving positions like the Mazda Cx-5.

Premium: Want to hit the road in Australia in style? Spoil yourself with a premium car hire that performs well and looks legendary. Roll in luxury rides like the Chrysler 300 and Cadillac XTS if you want to turn heads!

Based on our latest rentals some of these facts may come in useful:

• The most popular car is a Mitsubishi Mirage.
• Small cars are cheaper to rent and fuel, but it might be worth paying a little extra for a more spacious model if you’re planning long road trips.
• 35% of customers managed to snap up a cheap rental for less than $15 per day and the majority 83% for less than $28 per day. The cheapest car is a Hyundai Accent with an average price of $ 8.10 per day.
• The cheapest states are New Mexico in at top with an average car hire of $ 20.65 per day, followed by Oregon, average $ 23.92 / day, then Georgia, averging $ 24.56 a day and Colorado avg $25.53.
• You’ll need a valid driver’s license, and most car hire companies will need a credit card for the relevant transaction. Make sure that your credit card is valid for the duration of your trip and has enough space for all of your planned transactions.
• Some car hire providers allow you to use your vehicle to travel anywhere stateside or even to neighboring nations, others permit interstate travel if you specify your itinerary in advance, while others require that you remain in the same state. This policy can easily be checked with the rental partner.
• Certain car hire firms in Australia can provide an in-car GPS navigation system for a fee. This can be handy if you’re unsure of the best road trip routes, want updates on traffic works and detours and appreciate info on the nearest gas stations and restaurants.