On average, car rentals in Perth – Joondalup cost around AUD $132.94 per day, with the lowest-priced rentals available from AUD $34.95 per day.
Several rental companies are clustered around Joondalup. Use a comparison site to pit them against each other and find the best deal without the legwork.
Avoid airport prices and traffic. Catch the train to Joondalup and pick up your car there. It's often cheaper and gets you on the road north faster.
If you need a car for five or six days, always check the price for a full week. You might be surprised to find the weekly rate is a better deal per day.
Top up the tank before you leave town. Fuel is often cheaper on Joondalup Drive compared to the main highways.
Hire a car to see:
Hillarys Boat Harbour – Rottnest ferry terminal, restaurants
Mullaloo & Sorrento Beaches – beaches, parks
Scarborough Beach – promenade, cafes
Yanchep National Park – koala boardwalk, kangaroos, caves
Swan Valley – wineries, breweries, cellar doors
The Pinnacles – limestone formations, loop road