Short-Term Car Hire

If you’ve got things to do, places to be and you need a rental vehicle to slot snuggly into your travel plans, then short-term car hire is ideal. It’s perfect for quick trips to town, an important business meeting, a spontaneous weekend at the beach or an overnight camping trip.

Ah, those delicious dollar-saving deals. Is there anything better than an epic short-term car hire deal? Yes, a whole bunch of them in one place! Get our latest deals by entering your travel details and hitting that search button. Then browse, compare deals and click to book. The filters on the page help you squeeze your search results down by car type, budget and more.

With whopping discounts on short-term rental cars, even at short notice, where there’s a budget, there’s a car to fit. A small compact or economy car is normally the cheapest option, but check prices on all vehicle types, including vans, SUVs and swish convertibles.

Yes. Small and medium-sized cars suit those quick one-day car rental trips into the city. SUVs and vans are great for moving lots of people or stuff around. Premium, luxury and sports vehicles deliver a performance drive that feels oh… so... cool.

All the big car hire companies offer short-term options, you know same-day car rental, 24-hour car hire, weekly and even cars by the hour. Names like Sixt, Avis and Enterprise will pop up in your search results. Have a favourite? Use the car hire company filter to just see their car deals.

If you’re on a tight schedule, rent a car in Brisbane for a city weekend and drive to the South Bank where there’s always something happening. Then drive to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary to meet our native animals, up close. Or hire a car in Adelaide for a quick beach break. Pack your swimmers and head to the beaches of Brighton, Henley or Glenelg for amazing seafood, beachfront walks and soft sand for miles.

Yes, some deals offer free cancellation, so you can lock in a top price now and cancel for free up to six hours before pick up. Some may be non-refundable, so check before you book.

Yes. At Lastminute.com.au, you can make smart money-saving decisions on outrageously fabulous short-term rental car deals, quickly and easily. Don’t waste hours scouring every car supplier directly when all the trusted car hire firms are right here. Compare car deals, then just click to grab a great price. With Lastminute.com.au, you can head off on your drive without putting a foot wrong.