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Finding a car rental at Townsville Airport is easier with Road Genius. Compare prices from dozens of brands across Australia with no booking fees. All the major rental desks are conveniently located inside the arrivals hall, making it a short walk from baggage claim to your car keys. We help you find low prices on a wide range of vehicles, from small cars for zipping around town to SUVs for a North Queensland trip.
| Provider | Location | Hours | Fleet Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avis/Budget | Arrivals hall | 6AM-8PM daily | Toyota Camry, Corolla, SUVs |
| Hertz | Arrivals hall | 6:30AM-8:30PM | Medium-size cars, small cars |
| Europcar | Arrivals hall | 7AM-8PM | Budget to luxury cars |
| Enterprise/Redspot | Arrivals hall | 6:30AM-9PM | All costs included, free extra drivers |
| SIXT/Thrifty | Arrivals hall | 7AM-8PM | 24h returns available |
| Bargain Car Rentals | On-site | 6:30AM-8PM | Low prices, unlimited kilometres |
Counter Locations: All major rental counters are in the arrivals hall at the arrivals end of the terminal. After collecting your luggage, walk to the rental desks to complete your paperwork.
Car Park Access: Rental cars are parked in the rental car park area, a short walk from the terminal. Staff will give you directions after completing your rental agreement.
On average, car rentals at Townsville Airport (TSV) cost around AUD $172 per day, with the lowest-priced rentals available from AUD $74 per day.
Compare your options. Prices vary a lot between rental companies, even for the exact same car. A quick search on a comparison site shows you everything at once.
Book a full week if you can. Renting for 7+ days often triggers a big discount. For busy times like Townsville's school holidays or the Townsville 500 race in July, booking a few months ahead is a smart move.
Pick up your car in the city. You can sometimes avoid airport fees by collecting your rental from a depot in Townsville itself. Just weigh up the cost of a taxi or rideshare to get there.
Don't book more car than you need. A smaller car is almost always cheaper to rent and uses less fuel. Mid-size sedans in Townsville often hit the sweet spot for value.
Fill 'er up before you return. Always choose the 'full-to-full' fuel policy and top up the tank yourself. Letting the rental company do it will cost you way more per litre.
Stick to one driver if possible. Adding an extra driver usually costs a daily fee, though some companies offer a free spouse. Check the policy details before you book.
| Destination | Distance | Driving Time | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsville CBD | 8 km | 10-15 minutes | Via Meenan Street and Ingham Road to Flinders Street |
| The Strand | 10 km | 15 minutes | Via Bundock Street |
| Magnetic Island Ferry | 12 km | 20 minutes | To Breakwater Terminal |
| James Cook University | 14 km | 20 minutes | Via Bruce Highway |
| Lavarack Barracks | 11 km | 15 minutes | Via Woolcock Street |
| Castle Hill Lookout | 11 km | 20 minutes | Via Flinders Street |
Airport Exit Directions:
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Townsville CBD – Flinders Street
The Strand – Ross River Road
Castle Hill Lookout – Flinders Street
Magnetic Island ferry terminal – Breakwater Terminal
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