Budget car rental
Qantas Frequent Flyers can earn 4 Qantas Points per A$1 spent within Australia; and 700 Qantas Points per rental outside Australia on Budget.^
Why book with Qantas?
Special offers
Choose from free upgrades, extra days and more.
Budget Fastbreak
Skip the line, escape the queue and rental counters.
Special car offers
Make the most out of your booking
Budget Fastbreak
Want a quick exit from the rental counter? As a Fastbreak member in Australia, you simply flash your valid driver’s licence, pick up your keys and escape the queue.
Join online for free and include your Fastbreak number in every Qantas booking to take advantage. Budget Fastbreak service is available at international airports and other selected locations.
Travelling for business? Earn Qantas Points twice
Earn 4 Qantas Points per A$1 for your business plus 4 Qantas Points per A$1 for the person travelling in Australia. Simply include your ABN associated with your Qantas Business Rewards account membership ABN and the Qantas Frequent Flyer number of the person travelling when booking. If you’re not yet a member you can join for free.
Car services
Compact
Group B - Hyundai Accent or similar
Slightly larger than the Economy class, still packed with all the great features to get around.
Intermediate
Group C - Hyundai i30 or similar
Step it up with greater fuel economy and range wherever you need to go.
Full Size
Group E - Toyota Camry or similar
Spacious and fit for an entire family.
Looking for something bigger?
Hire a great range of trucks, vans and utes from Avis or Budget with no booking fees and great deals.
Important information
For further details see cars important information
Qantas receives a commission from these providers for vehicle bookings made via Qantas Cars. Vehicle hire is subject to availability and to the Budget Rental Agreement terms and conditions (PDF) (as applicable) at the time of rental. Budget age, credit and driver requirements apply. Qantas Points will also be earned on bookings made using Qantas Points.
Disclaimer: + A business must be a Qantas Business Rewards Member to earn Qantas Points for business. A one-off join fee of $89.50 including GST normally applies, however this will be waived for Budget customers. Membership and Qantas Points are subject to the Qantas Business Rewards Terms and Conditions Qantas Points for business are offered under the Budget Terms and Conditions Members will earn 4 Qantas Points for every $1 spent on Time and Kilometre charges on qualifying rental rates in Australia only. Qantas Points will not be earned in relation to taxes (including GST), fees, or for charges for insurance, petrol, GPS and other miscellaneous charges. The number of Qantas Points earned is limited to 240,000 per year. Qantas Points for business can only be earned on freely available retail rates booked through Qantas.com. The member must quote their ABN when making their booking through Qantas.com.
Disclaimer: ~ In Australia members can use Points Plus Pay - Cars, a minimum of 2,000 points is required. For New Zealand, United States and Canada, Qantas Points can be used with a minimum of 4,000 points required. Qantas Points will also be earned on bookings made using Qantas Points or Points Plus Pay - Cars. Qantas Points cannot be used on package tour, government, travel industry, some corporate rates and in conjunction with any other offer, coupon or promotion. When using Qantas Points, the standard 4 Qantas Points per $1 rate will apply.
Disclaimer: ^ You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn Qantas Points. A joining fee may apply. Membership and Qantas Points are subject to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program terms and conditions Qantas Frequent Flyer members will earn 4 Qantas Points per A$1 spent on the daily base rate (time and kilometer charges) within Australia. 700 Qantas Points will be earned per rental outside of Australia with Avis and Budget when using cash or Qantas Points (excluding Classic Car Rewards). Qantas Points are not accrued on GST, car ancillaries nor optional extras such as car seats, coverage, excess reduction or roadside assistance. Qantas Points are not accrued on fees nor charges including but not limited to excess kilometers, one-way fees, airport fees, late return fees, collection or recovery costs or, roadside callout fees. Members must provide their Qantas Frequent Flyer membership number at the time of booking to earn Qantas Points. Qantas Points will be credited up to eight weeks after rental.
Disclaimer: ** Mystery Car bookings will be allocated by Budget Australia and will be subject to their availability and standard terms and conditions.