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Guaranteed low rates on Car Hire all in one place. That's what makes DriveNow the home of the best car hire deals in Australia. DriveNow delivers the widest choice of rental providers and vehicles to guarantee you the lowest and latest prices on car hire right across Australia all under the one roof.

Rental prices and vehicles are laid out in an easy to read grid allowing you to instantly compare the best deals, daily rates and review vehicle features before you book. Making a booking is quick and easy with instant confirmation and there's no need to enter credit card details when booking, simply present your card when you collect your vehicle.

We guarantee the lowest available price and there are absolutely No Booking fees or hidden costs with DriveNow.

Advantages of booking your Car rental through DriveNow:

• Simple and Instant Rental Rate comparisons
• Access the latest rental deals from Avis, Hertz, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty and Redspot
• Instant Booking confirmation
• No Credit Card Details Required
• Drive-away Prices including all taxes and levies (excludes drivers under 25 surcharge)
• Lowest Price Guarantee
• Widest choice of Rental suppliers in Australia
• Over 1250 Australian Locations
• Basic insurance included (Excess Reduction options available on vehicle pickup)
• Australian based, owned and operated
• Australian Team to Answer your Questions

We understand that it's not just about finding the best online deal available; Customer Service, being able to talk to someone and exceeding your expectations are all of paramount importance to us. Our friendly reservations team are there to help and answer your questions. We actively seek your feedback to continuously improve the level of service and products that DriveNow delivers.

The secret behind Cheap Car Hire Deals
The secret to finding the cheapest car hire deals is surprisingly simple .... Book Early.
Hiring a car is in many ways just like buying an airline ticket. If you book during peak periods such as school holidays, Christmas or Easter, the prices will be higher. Pricing will also vary between locations and will depend on the vehicle you want to rent and its availability.

The key to getting the cheapest deal is to get in before the crowd and book ahead. With no payment required until you collect your car, it doesn't cost you a cent to book but may end up saving you more than a few dollars.

Car Hire - Automatic or Manual Transmission?
Unlike some countries, the cost to rent a car in Australia with automatic transmission is generally the same if not cheaper than a manual. In fact the majority of rental cars in Australia are automatic. This makes renting a car that much easier for those who hold driving licenses covering only automatic vehicles.

Car Hire Age Limits
The majority of car rental companies require drivers to be over 25 in order to hire a car. However some do provide for younger drivers in the 21-25 age bracket, the catch being a surcharge fee and restrictions on the type and size of rental cars available (generally smaller vehicles). As these fees and restrictions vary between rental companies we suggest checking the total price breakdown to determine the costs associated with the younger driver.

Car Hire Carbon Emissions
With today's focus on Carbon Emissions, DriveNow lists not only Car Rental prices and features, but also each vehicle's carbon emissions.
In 2008 using the Australian Government's official Green Vehicle Guide, DriveNow launched the world's first Eco-Ratings Car Hire Guide to allow you to compare the carbon emissions impact of each rental vehicle before you book.

One Way Car Hire
Given the size of Australia, it's not surprising that one way car rental is popular. One Way rentals refer to picking up in one car hire location and dropping off at another. There can be additional fees to cover the cost of returning the vehicle to its original hire location. One tip is to look at hiring and dropping off your car at major airports as sometimes these trips do not incur fees.

Another great way to secure a one way rental deal is Relocations. Both car and campervan rental companies often need to move their vehicles around the country. Rather than pay someone to drive the vehicle, they rent them out at crazy prices, starting from as low as a $1 a day and in the case of campervans often even throwing money in for fuel!

There are some conditions, mostly around rental days and kilometres, but for flexible travellers this is a fantastic opportunity to get a great rental deal.
Check out our One Way Campervan Rental Relocations page for deals on campers, 4 wheel drives and One Way Car Rental.

Car Hire Affiliate program
If you own a travel or accommodation website and are looking to effortlessly earn extra revenue, consider joining our Affiliate Car Hire Program to offer your visitors great deals in car and Campervan rental.