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- Minimum age usually 21; young-driver fee under 25
- Unsealed-road cover is often excluded
Australia’s favourite mid-size SUV and one of the most requested rental cars for family road trips: five proper seats, a big boot and good fuel economy.

Typical rental specifications Seats, luggage space, fuel type and version can vary by supplier. Rentals are booked by class, so you may receive a Toyota RAV4 or a similar vehicle.
Compare RAV4-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
RAV4 rental in Sydney
VICTullamarine, CBD and suburbs
RAV4 rental in Melbourne
QLDGateway to both coasts
RAV4 rental in Brisbane
WAStart of the south-west loop
RAV4 rental in Perth
SAWine regions and the Fleurieu
RAV4 rental in Adelaide
QLDReef, rainforest and tablelands
RAV4 rental in Cairns
QLDBeaches, theme parks, hinterland
RAV4 rental in Gold Coast
NTTop End parks and long drives
RAV4 rental in DarwinSearch for a Toyota RAV4 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$85/day | about A$170 for 2 days |
| 3–6 daysLong weekend to a week | from A$75/day | about A$375 for 5 days |
| 7–13 daysOne to two weeks | from A$68/day | about A$476 for 7 days |
| 14+ daysLonger trips | from A$61/day | about A$854 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.
Two adults, two or three children and their luggage fit comfortably, with room for a pram.
Comfortable at highway speed on long days, and the hybrid keeps fuel stops down.
Three large cases fit behind the rear seats.
Some RAV4s are all-wheel drive, but they are not off-road 4WDs. Unsealed-road terms still apply.
Well suited to sealed highways and gravel roads to national park car parks where your agreement allows.
The RAV4 is often the “or similar” example for the SUV class, so you may be given a comparable SUV.
A strong choice for long one-way drives such as Sydney to Melbourne or Brisbane to Cairns.
SUV rates rise sharply in school holidays. Weekly rentals usually have a lower daily rate.
Not sure about the RAV4? These are the closest alternatives.
Drives where the RAV4’s space, range or style genuinely helps.
About 880 km · 9–10 h · stops and day plan
Route guideNSWSydney → Brisbane · about 1,000 km · 5–7 days
Road trip guideVICMelbourne → Warrnambool · about 360 km · 3–4 days
Road trip guideSAAdelaide → Perth · about 2,700 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$68 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 (5 adults comfortable). Seat numbers can differ slightly between versions, so check the vehicle details in your quote.
Around 3 large. About 540 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 Sydney to Melbourne. 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.
Yes for up to 5 people. Two adults, two or three children and their luggage fit comfortably, with room for a pram.
Total prices, conditions and pick-up options from multiple suppliers.