Car hire in Brighton, Australia

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These are the lowest Brighton car hire prices we found over the next 30 days and are subject to change.

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There are 54 car hire providers in Brighton. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Brighton

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Brighton. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Brighton

Turo
Keddy By Europcar
Budget
Hertz
Europcar
Sixt

What's the most popular car to hire in Brighton?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Toyota Yaris is the most popular car to hire in Brighton, with prices starting from R 386 per day. The Audi A3 and similar models are also popular drives in Brighton.
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris50% chose this
Audi A3
Audi A317% chose this
Mazda CX-3
Mazda CX-317% chose this
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla17% chose this
Most popular carToyota Yaris
Why?Small, practical, easy to park

Brighton's cheapest car hire providers

Budget has the cheapest car hire in Brighton right now, with prices from R 682 per day. You'll save an average of R 91 per day when you book with them.
Budgetfrom R 682 per day
Sixtfrom R 705 per day
Turofrom R 840 per day
Cheapest providerBudget
Book with them to save aroundR 91 per day

Hiring a car in Brighton: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyTuro
Most popular carMedium, compact
Average daily priceR 1,752
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Brighton

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Brighton car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Brighton that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Brighton for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Brighton avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Brighton, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Brighton car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

The average car hire cost in Brighton is R 1,752 per day or R 8,575 for a seven-day rental. If you're looking for a cheap deal, the lowest price we found is R 386 per day for Medium hire from Keddy By Europcar. Need a specific type of car? Here's how prices compare:
Economy
Average price: R 1,595 per day.
Cheapest price found: R 456 per day.
SUV
Average price: R 1,516 per day.
Cheapest price found: R 386 per day.
Premium/Luxury
Average price: R 987 per day.
Cheapest price found: R 616 per day.
The cheapest car to rent in Brighton is Medium, compact SUV. The most popular is Medium, compact.
On average, around R 8,575. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Brighton is R 2,698.
If you're looking for freedom to explore Brighton, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Brighton that have free cancellation
If you've booked car hire with free cancellation, you can usually cancel or change your booking without paying a fee. The deadline depends on the car hire company, but it's typically around 48 hours before pick-up. If you cancel after that, you may be charged. If your booking doesn't include free cancellation, you'll need to check the car hire company's cancellation policy. Depending on when you cancel, you might have to pay a fee or you won't get a refund.
Yes. Most car hire companies in Brighton offer same-day car hire. If you're looking for last-minute car hire in Brighton, search for today's date on Skyscanner to compare what's available.
The best time to book car hire in Brighton is usually as early as you can. Booking ahead often means cheaper prices and more cars to choose from. 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 in Brighton is usually around R 1,314 per day or less. That's about 25% cheaper than the average price in Brighton, which is R 1,752 per day. The cheapest price we found in Brighton is R 386 per day with Keddy By Europcar for Medium car hire.
It depends on the car hire company. Some companies in Brighton will let you drive your hire car abroad, often for an extra fee, while others don't allow it. If you're planning to cross a border, check with the car hire company before you travel. Driving your hire car abroad without permission could invalidate your insurance or break the terms of your rental agreement.
It depends on the car hire company. Some accept debit cards, 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.
Electric cars aren't currently available to hire in Brighton. More electric cars are becoming available, so that could change in the future. If you're still looking for a lower-emission option, you can compare hybrid cars on Skyscanner.
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Brighton.
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is R 456 per day. The average price per day is around R 1,595.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Turo, Keddy By Europcar and Budget offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
You don't have to get it, but it's worth thinking about. In Brighton, the excess (what you pay if the car gets damaged or stolen) ranges from R 59,186 to R 69,905 depending on who you book with. The cost of excess insurance also varies by car hire company. You can buy excess insurance separately, which is usually cheaper than buying it through the car hire company.
Medium car hire — like the Hyundai i20 — averages R 1,752 per day in Brighton. According to our data, the lowest price for Medium car hire in Brighton right now is R 386 per day with Turo.
Small car hire, which is usually something like the Toyota Yaris, averages R 1,595 per day in Brighton. The cheapest price we found for Small car hire in Brighton is R 456 per day with Turo.
Yes. Most car hire companies in Brighton let you add an extra driver. You usually need to pay an additional driver fee which costs around R 10 per day. The good news is that some companies like Turo include it at no extra cost.
Yes – van hire is available in Brighton.