Bargain Car Rentals Australia Reviews 

55,632
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Looking at 11,467 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the incredibly friendly and professional staff for making the entire car rental process exceptionally smooth, fast, and completely straightforward. People also deeply appreciate the very competitive daily rates, great overall value, and the surprisingly wide selection of reliable vehicles available for their holidays. Some reviewers were not happy with the vehicle condition, mentioning unexpected mechanical problems, sluggish engine performance, or poorly cleaned interior surfaces. Consumers occasionally experienced frustrating delays with airport shuttle services or had to wait significantly longer than expected for desk assistance upon arrival.

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Service

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Staff

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Product

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Price

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Quality

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Beware of taking out an insurance package online. Don't.!! Wait till you're actually picking the car up. This experience ended up being the MOST EXPENSIVE car rental EVER in all my years of renting. I... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We had a good experience with the personnel at Darwin Airport pick up regarding picking up and dropping off the vehicle. We were concerned about a message that came up when we started the vehicle rela... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bargain Car Rentals were fantastic to deal with from start to finish. The online booking process was quick and easy, and arranging the car hire was hassle-free. Pick-up from Gold Coast Airport wa... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy online booking process, simple, stress free pick up & return. Good choice & variety of vehicles. Friendly staff @ pick up at airport. Reasonable & comparable daily rates. Easy to understand term... See more

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About Bargain Car Rentals Australia

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New Cars, Bargain Prices!

You're only ever one #Bargain away! Start your next adventure with Bargain Car Rentals!

We're Bargain Car Rentals, an Australian-owned and operated company with locations all around the country. We specialise in local, interstate and international travel, and always have New Cars at Bargain Prices. We offer a large range of vehicles to suit any need, from small cars, large moving trucks, or 25 seater buses.

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bargain Car Rentals was the most…

Bargain Car Rentals was the most seamless car rental experience I've ever had. They had truly exceptional customer service. I liked that their price was reasonable and that everything ran pretty flexibly. A nice bonus was that they didn't charge for an extra driver.

August 15, 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia

We're so pleased to hear you had such a seamless car rental experience! It's wonderful that our customer service was exceptional and that you found our prices reasonable and flexible. We appreciate you highlighting the bonus of not charging for an extra driver and we look forward to seeing you again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a fantastic experience with…

I had a fantastic experience with Bargain Car Rental! The entire process was smooth, easy, and hassle-free from start to finish. The staff were friendly, professional, and very helpful, and the car was clean, reliable, and exactly what I needed.

I was extremely satisfied with the service and would happily use Bargain Car Rental again. Highly recommended to anyone looking for affordable, reliable, and excellent car rental service! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

August 15, 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia

We're thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic and hassle-free experience with us! We appreciate your kind words about our friendly and professional staff, and we're glad the car met your needs. Thank you for your high recommendation and we can't wait to see you again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly staff

Friendly staff. Quick response to anything we asked.

August 8, 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia

We're so glad to hear our team was friendly and responsive to your needs. We appreciate your kind words and five star review

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service

Amazing service

August 15, 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia

Thanks for the five stars and your support. We look forward to seeing you again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All good 👍🏿 thanks

Lovely car rental was great car was great shuttle bus excellent

August 7, 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia

We're delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with your car rental and that you found our shuttle bus service to be excellent. Thank you for your kind words!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great prices, great car.

Great prices, great car, made my holiday much better.

August 15, 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia

We're so happy to hear that our prices and car helped make your holiday much better. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff was very helpful

Staff was very helpful, there was a payment failure and the staff helped to fix immediately. We also got an updated on our vehicle. Incredible ride throughout our whole journey.

August 13, 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia

We're so happy to hear our team was able to assist you promptly with the payment and provide an upgrade on your vehicle. It's wonderful that you had an incredible ride throughout your journey!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have rented now multiple times

I have rented now multiple times, and am happier on each occasion

Excellent attentive service from initial booking to drop off at thereafter

Thank you

Glen Athanassiou

August 15, 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia

We're so happy to hear that your experiences with us keep getting better! Providing excellent service is always our goal, and we appreciate you acknowledging our efforts from booking to drop-off. Thank you for your continued support and we can't wait to see you again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, very good car, really smooth to pick up and drop off car at airport

August 14, 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia

We're so pleased to hear that you experienced great service and found our car to be very good. We're also glad the pick-up and drop-off process at the airport was smooth for you. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly Staff

Most cars are new except for the 12-seater Toyota Van which have old matting.. Overall, the car I rented were in their best engine performance and condition.Kudos to the friendly and helpful Staff. The prices are reasonable. Highly recommended.

August 15, 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia

We're delighted to hear that you found our staff friendly and helpful, and that the cars you rented were in excellent condition with great engine performance. We appreciate your feedback regarding the matting in the 12-seater van and will certainly look into this for improvement. It's wonderful to know you found our prices reasonable and highly recommend us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very competitive price

Very competitive price, good cars and very polite staff.

August 14, 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia

We're so glad you appreciated our competitive prices, good cars, and our polite staff. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You guys did good thank you for…

You guys did good thank you for allowing us to borrow your beautiful car that drove perfectly well during our trip.

August 15, 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia

We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed our car and that it drove perfectly well for you during your trip. Thank you for your great rating and review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is the second successive year I…

This is the second successive year I have rented a car from Bargain Rentals and highly recommend them.
Our car was reliable and we travelled about 3,000 km ..,once again highly recommend

August 15, 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia

We're so pleased to hear you've had such consistently positive experiences with us for two years in a row! It's wonderful that your car was reliable for your 3,000 km journey. We truly appreciate your high recommendation and we can't wait to welcome you back!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality late model car

Quality late model car. Professional and friendly staff made the whole process smooth and easy

August 8, 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia

We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed the quality of our car. It's wonderful that our professional and friendly staff made the process smooth and easy for you!

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