Car hire in Townsville

From vintage cars and small convertibles to SUVs and large cars, Turo's local hosts in Townsville have the perfect car type to suit your itinerary, including:

Electric cars: Test drive your dream EV and take the wheel of a sleek electric car. Electric cars (such as a Tesla or Toyota Corolla Hybrid) are the perfect vehicles to hire in Townsville, featuring battery engines, key card access and high torque (to help you get up to speed sooner).

7 seaters and people mover hire: Planning a Queensland road trip with your nearest and dearest? Rather than dividing your group into two cars, why not enjoy travelling in one 8-seater or people mover?

Sports cars: Enjoy a unique driving experience with a premium sports car hire. Perfect for collectors looking to trial out a new car before purchase or enthusiasts who simply enjoy the thrill of driving performance cars, a sports car hire in Townsville is an unforgettable experience.

Vintage cars: Vintage cars are the perfect addition to any special occasion, whether a wedding or formal business event in Townsville.

Van hire: Need a reliable vehicle to help carry equipment, furniture, camping gear or cargo? A van is a perfect ride to consider, with all the room you need and plenty of space for whatever you're transporting. Best of all, you can hire both automatic and manual transmission vans in Townsville on Turo.

Ute hire: Hire a ute in Townsville and tackle the roads of North Queensland behind the wheel of a reliable ute, such as the Ford Ranger or Toyota HiLux.

No matter the occasion, you can hire a car for any event or moment on Turo. Our hosts offer vehicles for holidays, weddings, and formal business events, along with long-term booking options available for extended stays.

- Holiday car hire: Experience Townsville like a local behind the wheel of a 4x4 or SUV, ensuring you can enjoy your holiday at your own pace.

- Long-term car hire: Hire a car for weeks or even months at a time with Turo, with discounts available from many hosts too. Simply enter the dates of your trip, pick your ride and tackle the roads of Townsville.

- Formal car hire: Show up to your next formal event with a car to match the occasion, from vintage cars to elegant convertibles.

- Wedding car hire: A wedding isn't complete without a dazzling entrance and exit. Celebrate your big day and splurge on a vintage or luxury car hire.

Before hiring a car in Townsville, there are a few things you should keep in mind:

Be sure to hire the right car type depending on where you're travelling to and what kind of roads you're planning to drive on.

Ensure you have the appropriate license (a full, unrestrictive licence) to drive your hired vehicle in Queensland.

Consider the time of year you're planning to visit Townsville. May to September tends to be a popular choice, with warm days and cooler nights. In contrast, visiting in the wet season (November to April) can bring flash flooding and tricky driving conditions.

With Turo, you can call the shots and decide where to pick up your ride. Luckily, there are many convenient and accessible locations around Townsville for you to pick up your car hire. Townsville Airport (TSV) and Townsville City are two popular spots, but you can also chat with your local host to arrange delivery to a custom location that works for you.

Townsville Airport (TSV) car hire

Townsville City Centre

Townsville is also a convenient drive or ferry away from some of Queensland's top travel locations. Discover the best day trips to add to your Townsville car hire itinerary.

Great Barrier Reef

Wallaman Falls

Paluma Range National Park

To book a car on Turo in Townsville, you must create a Turo account, be 21 years old or older, have a valid driver’s licence, and get approved to drive on Turo. When you’re booking your first trip, you’ll go through a quick approval process by entering your driver’s licence and some other information. In most cases, you’ll get approved immediately, and you’ll be set for every future road trip, business trip, and family holiday!

No, you don’t need personal insurance coverage to book a car on Turo.

When booking a car in Australia, you’ll also choose between the Premier (if available), Standard, and Minimum protection plans. Each plan includes varying limits on financial responsibility for damage to a host’s vehicle. All trips include up to $20,000,000 (per event) in legal liability protection. Legal liability protection protects against damage to other people’s property and death or bodily injury (where the legal liability is not covered or capable of being covered by any statutory or compulsory scheme) as a result of an accident involving the vehicle. All protection is provided by Turo Travels Mutual.*

On your Account page, make sure you’ve checked the box to receive email notifications, and enable push notifications from the Turo app in your phone settings — we’ll send you occasional promotions, discounts, and deals for cheap car hire in Townsville!

When it comes to cheap car hire, frequent travellers on Turo can also get rewarded with the loyalty bonus — earn a promo code for one bonus day when you take trips totalling 10 days in a 90-day period!**

Yes, many Turo hosts offer discounted prices when you book trips lasting 3+, 7+, or 30+ days, so you can get the best deals and lowest rates possible by booking longer trips.

Some hosts offer car hire with unlimited KMs; others set a daily distance limit. On the vehicle pages, you’ll see the total kilometres you’re allowed to drive under the heading “Distance included.” You can find cars offering unlimited mileage with every trip by using the “Unlimited distance” filter.

Turo accepts most credit cards issued by major financial institutions, including American Express and Discover cards, as well as debit cards with a Visa or Mastercard logo that are linked to a checking account.

Apple Pay and Google Pay on mobile devices are also accepted, but Turo does not accept cash or checks as valid payment methods.

You can cancel and get a full refund up to 24 hours before your trip starts, unless you opt to receive a non-refundable trip discount when you book. If you book a trip with less than 24 hours’ notice, you have one hour after booking to cancel free of charge. If you cancel after the free cancellation period ends, you will be charged a cancellation fee.

In the rare event a host cancels, you’ll be notified immediately so you can book another car, or we’ll help you find one. Your refund can be temporarily held to expedite rebooking, or the funds can be returned to your bank account — your choice.

Under the enhanced cleaning policy, hosts are required to clean and disinfect their vehicles thoroughly before every trip, so you can feel safe and comfortable behind the wheel. Turo hosts have access to training materials on enhanced safety measures and cleaning practices to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 or other viruses.

No. Unlike car rental companies, Turo is a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace where you can book directly from trusted local car owners in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Turo does not own any vehicles — Turo hosts share their own personal cars and set their own prices, discounts, vehicle availability, and delivery options.

There is no fee or additional charge for adding a driver to your trip on Turo. Only the guest who booked the trip can request to add drivers; Turo hosts cannot do it for you. We encourage you to request to add any additional drivers before your trip starts, though guests in Australia can request to add a driver while a trip is in progress.

To speed up the process, have your additional driver create a Turo account and get approved to drive before you request to add them. All drivers must have a valid driver’s licence and meet the age requirements for the car you’ve booked. You can request to add drivers via the “Trips” tab in the Turo app without additional driver charges or extra costs.

The cost of hiring a car in Townsville depends on a number of factors, including how long you're planning on hiring the car for and what type of car you hire. For example, premium car types such as luxury cars and sports cars may be more expensive to hire than a regular hatchback. Likewise, the longer you hire a car for, the more it may cost. Luckily, Turo offers discounts for long term car hires.

The minimum age to rent a vehicle on Turo is 21 years of age, with all drivers under 25 years old being subjected to an extra cost of $15/day (a.k.a the Young Driver Surcharge). Plus, if you're looking to hire certain vehicle classes, you must be 25 or older to book a Deluxe Class vehicle, and 30 or older to book a Super Deluxe Class vehicle.