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Car hire at Darwin Airport

Driver's age: 26-65

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Top tips for hiring a car at Darwin airport

  • Darwin is the expansive capital of the Northern Territory in Australia and possibly the most sought-after destination in the region, with a plethora of things to do, activities to get involved in and sights to see. There's close to 700 km worth of driving around to do to get to all of the major sites and nearby cities. Car hire at Darwin International Airport (DRW) offers the ideal opportunity to explore all of these places without relying on public transport, while returning the vehicle to where you'll leave from.
  • One of the benefits of booking through KAYAK is finding a Darwin International Airport car hire with unlimited kilometres. With the wide open space of Darwin and the many kilometres between the city and some of the sights worth visiting, having a deal that limits the distance you can travel could be a dampener. Luckily, some companies offer unlimited kilometre deals that can easily be found through KAYAK.
  • Make sure you double-check the car for any scratches or dents before leaving the parking garage and make a note of any problems on the hire form before signing. Check the boot to make sure your car has a jack, a wheel wrench and a spare tyre, just in case. Car hire companies typically make sure of these things, but with the volume of cars going in and out of Darwin International Airport, things could be missed.
  • If you're concerned about the environment and looking for more sustainable ways to travel, Darwin International Airport car hire companies offer hybrid vehicles for you to choose from. These may cost a little extra, but they're also more fuel efficient and tend to cost less in the long run; plus, you'll be doing something to benefit the environment. Hybrid cars tend to be larger sedans or SUVs, which would suit a larger family.
  • Book your car hire at Darwin airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about hiring a car at Darwin airport

  • What are the requirements for hiring a car at Darwin International Airport?

    Hiring a car in Darwin is subject to the same requirements as the rest of Australia. You won't be able to pick up a car if you're under 21 or haven't had your licence for at least one year. If you're younger than 25, you'll usually be limited to a smaller range and incur an additional surcharge for your booking. You must have a valid form of identification and a valid credit card with your name on it. If you booked and paid online, the credit card owner must be present when picking up the car.

  • Where will I find my car hire at Darwin International Airport?

    Darwin International Airport is home to several car hire companies operating out of the airport. Finding the company desks is simple. All companies, including the major brands, have desks located in the main airport terminal as you pass through the luggage claim section. Once you've filled out the paperwork and arranged the car, you'll be escorted by one of the employees to the parking garage, where you'll do the final check on the car and be given the keys.

  • What amenities does the car hire centre at the airport offer?

    Although Darwin International Airport doesn't have a dedicated car hire centre with its own facilities, customers will have access to all of the amenities offered at the airport. These include toilets with baby-changing facilities, restaurants, cafes and more. The car hire at Darwin International Airport is located after luggage claim, so you won't have access to the amenities available inside the departures area. If you need to withdraw money at Darwin International Airport, there is one ATM available inside the terminal, downstairs near the domestic luggage claim area.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Darwin airport?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Darwin airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Bargain Car Rentals, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, Firefly, Hertz, keddy by Europcar, and National.

Darwin Airport car rental reviews and directory 
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Hertz

10,0

Wonderful

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10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

7.9

One location in Darwin Airport

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Mcmillans Rd

+61 8 8982 6690

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10,0 Wonderful

Amanda, Sept 2021

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Great experience with Hertz. Man at counter suggested an upgrade at a fair price so we did. Great car and made our holiday very enjoyable and safe.

1 out of 1

Thrifty

9,3

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

9.3

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Terminal Building

+61 8 8924 0000

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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2024

Compact

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Customer service at airport was excellent and detailed information was given.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2022

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The Customer Service professional at the front desk of Thrifty Car Hire - Darwin Airport was extremely courteous and helpful, explaining the hire process efficiently and gently. I felt as though I mattered and was pleased to also find a great, clean and comfortable car waiting for me in the designated Thrifty Car Park. I will totally use Thrifty at Darwin Airport again.

1 out of 1

Alamo

9,2

Best rated

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.9

Value for money

8.9

One location in Darwin Airport

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In Terminal

+61 1300 106 666

Monday08:00 - 23:59
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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Compact SUV

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Staff were great. Car seat was dirty.

10,0 Wonderful

Margaret, May 2023

Intermediate SUV

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Great easy

4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Mar 2023

Supplier choice saloon

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Didn’t get the car because I was in my first year provisionals

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2022

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Great service, got a free upgrade to a small SUV. Very satisfied customer. Would definitely use them again

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2022

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Really great car to drive and friendly service

1 out of 2

Budget

9,0

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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

9.0

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Terminal Building

+61 8 8945 2011

Monday00:00 - 01:0008:00 - 23:59
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Dollar

9,0

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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

9.0

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Mcmillans Rd

+61 1800 501 934

Monday00:00 - 01:0008:00 - 23:59
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10,0 Wonderful

Jason, Sept 2024

Supplier choice

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Great service everything was easy.

1 out of 1

Europcar

8,0

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

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Terminal Building

+61 8 8945 3261

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8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, May 2021

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Staff were very friendly. Pick up and drop off easy.

8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jun 2023

Standard

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Great staff. Website had incorrect branch closure times.

1 out of 1

Sixt

8,0

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.4

Value for money

8.0

One location in Darwin Airport

Locations in Darwin Airport

Terminal Building

+61 8 7914 7011

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10,0 Wonderful

YUEN, Jun 2022

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Like everything!

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2022

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The office was closed When I flew in then I phoned many times But no reply and no call back I will not recommend this company again Customer service zero

Avis

6,0

Okay

One location in Darwin Airport

Locations in Darwin Airport

Terminal Building

+61 8 8936 6166

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Firefly

9,5

Wonderful

One location in Darwin Airport

Locations in Darwin Airport

Mcmillians Road

+61 889 450 999

Monday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
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Ace Rental Cars

8,7

Very Good

One location in Darwin Airport

Locations in Darwin Airport

14, Larkin Avenue

+61 1800 620 408

Monday08:00 - 23:59
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Bargain Car Rentals

8,0

Very Good

3 locations in Darwin Airport

Locations in Darwin Airport

1/8 Osgood Drive

+61 1300 729 230

Monday07:00 - 19:00
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Darwin Airport

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Darwin Airport - Shuttle Service.

+1 800 761 8913

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East Coast Car Rentals

8,0

Very Good

2 locations in Darwin Airport

Locations in Darwin Airport

285 Bagot Road, Coconut Grove, Darwin, Northern Territory, 0810

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285 Bagot Road, Coconut Grove, NT

+61 1800 028 881

Monday08:00 - 23:59
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keddy by Europcar

6,0

Okay

One location in Darwin Airport

Locations in Darwin Airport

Mcmillan's Road

61 8 89453261

Monday06:30 - 22:3007:30 - 21:00
Tuesday06:30 - 22:3007:30 - 21:00
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Bargain Rental Cars

9,0

Wonderful

One location in Darwin Airport

Locations in Darwin Airport

99 Mitchell Street

+61 1300 729 230

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Routes Car & Truck Rentals

4,9

Mediocre

One location in Darwin Airport

Locations in Darwin Airport

Terminal Building

Monday07:00 - 19:00
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Sunnycars

No score available yet

3 locations in Darwin Airport

Locations in Darwin Airport

285 Bagot Road, Coconut Grove

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Mc Millan`s Road

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Terminal Building

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AutoEurope

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One location in Darwin Airport

Locations in Darwin Airport

Darwin International Airport

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

No score available yet

One location in Darwin Airport

Locations in Darwin Airport

In Terminal 1 Henry Wrigley Dr

+61 1300 106 666

Monday08:00 - 23:59
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Saturday09:00 - 17:00
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National

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One location in Darwin Airport

Locations in Darwin Airport

In Terminal1 Henry Wrigley Way

+61 1300 106 666

Monday08:00 - 23:59
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Saturday09:00 - 17:00
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Red Spot

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One location in Darwin Airport

Locations in Darwin Airport

Darwin International Airport

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Shouqi

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One location in Darwin Airport

Locations in Darwin Airport

Terminal Building

+86 10 6064 1387

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26 travellers who hired a car in Darwin Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.2

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