Most popular
Toyota LandCruiser Prado
4WD SUV or similar
Automatic · 8.0 L/100 km diesel
7 seats · 4 bags
Suitable for: Remote touring where permitted
FromA$140/day
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Four-wheel-drive SUVs and utes for remote touring, where your rental agreement allows it.
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Typical 4WD models with indicative specs and daily rates. Exact models and availability depend on the supplier.
Most capable
Toyota LandCruiser 300
Large 4WD or similar
Automatic · 8.9 L/100 km diesel
7 seats · 5 bags
Suitable for: Long outback trips with full loads
FromA$220/day
Best value
Isuzu MU-X
4WD SUV or similar
Automatic · 7.8 L/100 km diesel
7 seats · 4 bags
Suitable for: Families on gravel roads where permitted
FromA$125/day
Toyota HiLux 4x4
Dual-cab 4x4 ute or similar
Automatic · 8.4 L/100 km diesel
5 seats · tray
Suitable for: Gear-heavy trips and work travel
FromA$120/day
Car prices by season
Typical daily from-prices for 4WD cars through the year. Tap a season to see the range and what drives it.
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Low demand
Winter (Jun – Aug)
A$128–262 per day
Usually the lowest prices of the year, apart from ski-season and school-holiday weeks.
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Typical daily from-prices for 4WD cars through the year. Tap a season to see the range and what drives it.
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High demand
Summer (Dec – Feb)
A$176–361 per day
Peak season with Christmas and school holidays. Book early, as prices climb the closer you get.
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Typical daily from-prices for 4WD cars through the year. Tap a season to see the range and what drives it.
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Medium demand
Autumn (Mar – May)
A$140–287 per day
Mild weather and fewer crowds. Watch Easter and school-holiday weeks for short spikes.
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Typical daily from-prices for 4WD cars through the year. Tap a season to see the range and what drives it.
From price per day
Low demand
Winter (Jun – Aug)
A$128–262 per day
Usually the lowest prices of the year, apart from ski-season and school-holiday weeks.
Check prices for your datesCar prices by season
Typical daily from-prices for 4WD cars through the year. Tap a season to see the range and what drives it.
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Medium demand
Spring (Sep – Nov)
A$150–308 per day
Prices lift from late September with school holidays and spring events.
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Set your travellers, bags and roads. The fit updates as you go.
7 seatsPassenger capacity
5 large bagsLuggage space
Unsealed roads (where permitted)Best suited to
A$120/dayTypical from-price
Your trip
Travellers
Large bags
Roads
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Good fit
2 travellers, 1 large bag, city and highway driving.
Seats2 of 7Plenty of room: 5 spare seats.
Luggage1 of 5Boot space is comfortable.
RoadsSuitableThis car type is fine for city and highway driving.
Seats, luggage and roads all work for a 4WD car. Compare total prices for your dates in the search at the top of the page.
Driving in Australia: what to know and essential rules
Eight rules every renter should know before pick-up.
Drive on the left
Keep left, overtake on the right, and give way at roundabouts to traffic already in them.
Speed limits
Typically 50 km/h in built-up areas and 100–110 km/h on highways. Signs always apply.
Alcohol limit
The general limit is 0.05% blood alcohol. The safest rule is none if you are driving.
Seatbelts and child seats
Everyone must be restrained. Child restraints are required by age and height.
Phones
Hand-held phone use is illegal. Use a cradle or hands-free only.
Licence
An English licence is usually fine. Otherwise carry an International Driving Permit or official translation.
Tolls and fines
Tolls and fines are passed on by the supplier, often with an admin fee.
Wildlife and fatigue
Animals are most active at dawn and dusk. Stop for a break about every two hours.
Rules vary by state. Confirm with the local road authority and your rental supplier.
5 things to know before booking a 4WD in Australia
Quick checks that save money and stress.
014WD does not mean anywhereMany agreements still exclude unsealed roads, beaches and river crossings. Read the geographic limits.
02Ask for written permissionRoutes such as the Gibb River Road usually need explicit written approval from the supplier.
03Compare the total, not the daily rateAdd one-way fees, young-driver fees, airport surcharges and tolls before you choose.
04Excess is often higherDamage to tyres, windscreens and underbody is often excluded from cover. Check before you go.
05Carry the right kitWater, a spare tyre, recovery gear and an offline map matter more than horsepower.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers. Details depend on your supplier and booking.
Can I take a rental 4WD off-road?
Only where your agreement allows. Many standard 4WD rentals are for sealed and maintained gravel roads only.
Can I drive on beaches?
Beach driving (for example on K’gari) is excluded by most suppliers, even in a 4WD.
Why is a 4WD dearer?
Larger vehicles, diesel fuel and higher excess. Compare the total for your dates.
Is there a minimum age for a 4WD rental?
Often 21–25 depending on supplier and vehicle.
Do I need 4WD experience?
It helps. Learn tyre pressures, low range and recovery basics before remote trips.
Can I return a 4WD rental in another city?
Often yes as a one-way rental, subject to availability and a possible fee.