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How much does Dili Airport car hire cost throughout the year?

Our data shows that June is the cheapest month to rent a car from Dili Airport. It’s around R 1,092 a day in June, compared to the yearly average which is R 1,160 a day.
Cheapest month avgJune • R 1,092
Yearly avg priceR 1,160

The most popular car rental companies in Dili Airport

Europcar

Dili Airport car hire: Facts on the fly

Average daily priceR 2,032
Most popular carLarge, fullsize pick up truck
Cheapest price foundR 1,034
Cheapest month to rentJune
Providers at Dili Airport1
Most popular providerEuropcar
Best time to book1 week before

How to get the best car hire deal in Dili Airport

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy after you've touched down in Dili Airport. 

Check out car hire in Dili

If you can't find what you're looking for at Dili Airport, there could be more car hire options in Dili and sometimes, they're cheaper. You just have to remember that the added cost of a transfer from Dili Airport into Dili could mean you still spend more than if you opted to pick up your hire car at Dili Airport.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Dili Airport that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your mind or your plans if you need to. Or if you find a better deal elsewhere.

Book 1 week in advance

We crunched some numbers and found that most travellers bag the lowest daily rate when they book 1 week in advance. The cheapest month to hire a car from Dili Airport is June.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off from Dili Airport, look out for deals with a 'full to full' tank fuel policy.

Skip the queues at Dili Airport

With us, you can find car hire deals with self-service or keyless pick-up. No keys to pick up or documents to fill out means no queues. Just touch down, hop in and hit the road - perfect if you've landed at Dili Airport late and just want to get on your way.

Hiring a car at Dili Airport: FAQs

The average cost to hire a car at Dili Airport is R 2,032 per day and R 13,737 for a seven-day rental.

If you're looking for the cheapest deal, the lowest price we found is R 1,034 per day for Medium hire from Europcar.

Looking for a particular type of car? Here's how prices compare:
SUV
Average price: R 1,914 per day.
Cheapest price found: R 1,391 per day.
Premium/Luxury
Average price: R 2,493 per day.
Cheapest price found: R 2,460 per day.
It depends. Some car hire companies at Dili Airport accept debit cards, but others require a credit card.

Either way, you'll need enough money on your card to cover a security deposit which you'll get back when you return the car.
As a general rule, the earlier you book car hire at Dili Airport, the better. Booking early often means cheaper prices and a wider choice of cars. You can sometimes find a good last-minute deal, but it's never guaranteed and availability is often more limited.
A good deal for car hire at Dili Airport is usually around R 1,524 per day or less. That's about 25% cheaper than the average daily price of R 2,032.

The cheapest price we found at Dili Airport is R 1,034 per day with Europcar for Medium car hire.
It depends on the car hire company. Some companies let you drive a hire car abroad, often for an extra fee, while others don't allow it at all.

If you plan to cross a border, check with the company before you travel. Driving abroad without permission could invalidate your insurance or break the terms of your rental agreement.
You don't have to get excess insurance, but it's worth considering. Your hire car comes with basic insurance, but you'll still need to pay an excess if it's damaged or stolen. At Dili Airport, the excess ranges from around R 41,037 to R 42,533, depending on the car hire company. The cost of excess insurance also varies by car hire company.

You can also buy excess insurance separately, which is often cheaper than buying it through the car hire company.
Large car hire, which is usually something like the Nissan Titan, averages R 2,032 per day at Dili Airport. The cheapest price we found is R 1,890 per day with Europcar.
Luxury car hire, like the RAM ProMaster 2500 Cargo Van or similar, costs on average R 2,493 per day at Dili Airport. Right now, the cheapest price we could find is R 2,460 per day with Europcar.
Medium car hire, like the Mazda Mazda3, averages R 1,542 per day at Dili Airport. The lowest price we've found is R 1,034 per day with Europcar.
No. It's a little higher than Timor-Leste's average daily car rental price, which is around R 1,772.