Budget car rental
Enjoy great value car rentals from a wide selection, earn and use Qantas Points, and book a Mystery Car for a surprise upgrade.
Car types
Compact
Group B - Suzuki Swift or similar
Slightly larger and still packed with all the great features to get around.
Intermediate
Group C - Kia Cerato Hatch 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 room for an entire family.
Rent removal trucks, vans, utes, buses and more
Explore large vehicle hire with no booking fees.
Qantas Points for your car hire
Using points to hire your car
Earning points on your car hire
Earn points for business
With Qantas Business Rewards, earn 4 Qantas Points per $1 for your business plus 4 Qantas Points per $1 for the person travelling in Australia.
Benefits of choosing Budget
Budget Fastbreak
Escape the queue at rental counters and enjoy faster car pick-up with Budget Fastbreak, offered at selected locations.
Special offers
Enjoy offers including free upgrades, extra days and more.
Greater choice
Get the perfect vehicle for your needs, from compact cars, SUVs to trucks, vans, and more.
More flexibility
No booking fees apply, plus you can change or cancel your booking at anytime.
Convenient locations
Find Budget rental locations worldwide, offering easy access to rentals.
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, New Zealand, United States and Canada, Qantas Points can be used with a minimum of 2,000 points required. When using Qantas Points (excluding Classic Car Rewards) members will earn 4 Qantas Points per A$1 spent on the daily base rate (time and kilometer charges) within Australia and 700 points per rental outside Australia. Qantas Points cannot be used on package tour, government, travel industry, some corporate rates and in conjunction with any other offer, coupon or promotion.
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.