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- Minimum age usually 21; young-driver fee under 25
- Unsealed-road cover is often excluded
A compact SUV with a higher seating position and a bigger boot than a hatchback, without the size or running costs of a large SUV.

Typical rental specifications Seats, luggage space, fuel type and version can vary by supplier. Rentals are booked by class, so you may receive a Hyundai Kona or a similar vehicle.
Compare Kona-class rentals in the cities where most trips start. Each city guide lists its airport, CBD and suburban pick-up points.
NSWAirport, CBD and suburban depots
Kona rental in Sydney
VICTullamarine, CBD and suburbs
Kona rental in Melbourne
QLDGateway to both coasts
Kona rental in Brisbane
WAStart of the south-west loop
Kona rental in Perth
SAWine regions and the Fleurieu
Kona rental in Adelaide
QLDReef, rainforest and tablelands
Kona rental in Cairns
QLDBeaches, theme parks, hinterland
Kona rental in Gold Coast
NTTop End parks and long drives
Kona rental in DarwinSearch for a Hyundai Kona or similar at the major Australian airports.
Airport desks may be in the terminal or reached by a free shuttle. Add your flight number so the supplier can hold the car if you land late.
Longer rentals usually cost less per day. Use these as a guide, then search your dates for live prices.
| Rental length | Typical from-price | Example total |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 daysShort hire | from A$70/day | about A$140 for 2 days |
| 3–6 daysLong weekend to a week | from A$62/day | about A$310 for 5 days |
| 7–13 daysOne to two weeks | from A$56/day | about A$392 for 7 days |
| 14+ daysLonger trips | from A$50/day | about A$700 for 14 days |
Indicative prices in AUD before extras and one-way fees. Prices vary by dates, location, supplier and availability; your quote shows the total before you book.
The same class can come with different conditions, so look beyond the daily rate.
Indicative from-prices for a 7-day hire. Which suppliers have this class depends on the location and dates you search; conditions shown are the ones that most often differ for this kind of vehicle.
Pick up in one city and drop off in another. Distances and times are approximate.
One-way fees depend on the route, supplier, season and vehicle. The fee is included in the total shown before you book.
Real travel scenarios, with an honest verdict for each.
Good visibility and room for two large cases make it a natural pick for the Great Ocean Road or the South West Edge.
Two adults and two children fit, with a pram or soft bags in the boot.
Compact enough for city parking, with a little more space than a hatch.
Most Konas are front-wheel drive. Treat it like a car on unsealed roads and check your agreement.
The higher driving position helps on winding coastal roads, but a compact SUV is not a 4WD.
Compact SUVs are popular for holiday rentals. Book early for school holidays at Cairns, Gold Coast and Hobart airports.
Good for long one-way coastal drives such as Brisbane to Cairns, where luggage space matters.
Rental fleets may carry petrol, hybrid or electric Konas. If you need a particular one, check before you pay.
Not sure about the Kona? These are the closest alternatives.
Drives where the Kona’s space, range or style genuinely helps.
About 1,700 km · 18–20 h · stops and day plan
Route guideVICMelbourne → Warrnambool · about 360 km · 3–4 days
Road trip guideWAPerth → Albany · about 1,000 km · 7 days
Road trip guideNSWSydney → Brisbane · about 1,000 km · 5–7 days
Road trip guideShort answers to the questions renters ask most. Details depend on your supplier and booking.
Typical from-prices start at about A$56 a day on a week-long rental, and short hires cost more per day. The final price depends on your dates, pick-up location, supplier and availability, and any one-way fee is shown before you book.
Usually 5 seats (4 adults comfortable). Seat numbers can differ slightly between versions, so check the vehicle details in your quote.
Around 2 large + 1 small. About 400 L boot. Soft bags pack more easily than hard cases.
A full, unrestricted car licence held for at least a year, usually with a minimum age of 21. If your licence is not in English, carry an International Driving Permit or an official translation.
Yes, the main airports including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Cairns have suppliers offering this class. Desk or shuttle pick-up depends on the supplier, and the exact model is booked as “or similar”.
Often yes, for example Brisbane to Cairns. A one-way fee may apply and varies by route, supplier and season.
Automatic. Australian rental fleets are mostly automatic; if you can only drive an automatic, check the transmission in the quote.
Usually yes on sealed roads, including one-way trips between states. Some suppliers restrict travel to the Northern Territory or Western Australia, ferries (including the Spirit of Tasmania) and unsealed roads, so check the terms.
It suits 4 people at most. Good visibility and room for two large cases make it a natural pick for the Great Ocean Road or the South West Edge.
Total prices, conditions and pick-up options from multiple suppliers.