Compare the car rental desks serving Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin and find the right one for your trip. Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin offers a good choice of car rental companies, with 8 options to compare. Six of them, including Thrifty, SIXT and Redspot, are located right at the airport, while the rest sit between 2.7 and 3 km from the airport. Across these options you'll find useful extras like van rental, truck rental and luxury rental. Check out the list below to find the best option for you, and remember to confirm the details directly with the service provider before travelling.
Thrifty operates a car rental counter inside Darwin Airport terminal, in the arrivals hall near baggage collection on the ground floor. The fleet includes passenger cars, SUVs, utes, vans, tippers and light trucks, suited to both city transfers and Top End touring, with travellers commonly heading onward to destinations such as Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks.
SIXT operates a car rental counter at Darwin Airport, in the arrivals hall near baggage collection on the ground floor. The fleet ranges from compact small cars to heavy-duty utes and luxury vehicles, suited to both city driving and outback touring around the Top End. SIXT also helps manage toll road use on Northern Territory routes through its partner Linkt.
Redspot operates a car rental desk at Darwin Airport, located within the terminal with designated pickup and return bays a short walk from arrivals. The fleet includes sedans, hatchbacks, SUVs, 4WDs, minivans, vans and hybrid vehicles. Online pre-check-in lets travellers upload their licence and payment details ahead of arrival to speed up collection, and 24/7 roadside assistance is included.
Europcar operates a counter inside Darwin Airport terminal, in the arrivals hall on the ground floor next to baggage collection. The fleet spans compact hatches through to family-sized SUVs, vans and trucks, backed by comprehensive insurance options and 24-hour roadside assistance for trips around the Top End.
Budget operates a rental counter inside Darwin Airport terminal, a short walk from the car lot near baggage collection. The Fastbreak service offers express pickup and return for members, and a complimentary pickup service can be arranged with 24 hours' notice. A key drop box at the counter supports after-hours vehicle returns.
Avis operates a rental counter inside Darwin Airport terminal, with a short walk to the car lot. The fleet ranges from compact economy cars to SUVs, 4WDs, vans, utes and trucks, with electric vehicles also available. One-way rentals are permitted between select Northern Territory locations, and after-hours returns are supported via an in-terminal drop box.
Hertz operates a rental location serving Darwin Airport from McMillans Road in Marrara, a short shuttle ride from the terminal. The fleet spans economy cars through to the Prestige Collection, with options suited to exploring Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks. GPS navigation and a range of child seats can be arranged at the counter.
Bargain Car Rentals operates an off-airport depot at 1/8 Osgood Drive, Eaton, with a free shuttle connecting the terminal to the depot within business hours. The fleet spans compact economy cars, sedans, SUVs, utes and minibuses, with additional drivers and under-25 drivers included at no extra charge.
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Yes, Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin has 8 car rental companies available: • Thrifty (at airport) • SIXT (at airport) • Redspot (at airport) • Hertz (2.7 km) • Europcar (at airport) • Budget (at airport) • Avis (at airport) • Bargain Car Rentals (3 km)
Thrifty is located at 1 Henry Wrigley Drive, Darwin Airport, NT 0820, Australia.
SIXT is located at 1 Henry Wrigley Drive, Darwin Airport, NT 0820, Australia.
Redspot is located at 1 Henry Wrigley Drive, Darwin Airport, NT 0820, Australia.
Hertz is located at McMillans Road, Marrara NT 0812, Australia.
Europcar is located at 1 Henry Wrigley Drive, Darwin Airport, NT 0820, Australia.
Budget is located at 1 Henry Wrigley Drive, Darwin Airport, NT 0820, Australia.
Avis is located at 1 Henry Wrigley Drive, Darwin Airport, NT 0820, Australia.
Bargain Car Rentals is located at 1/8 Osgood Drive, Eaton NT 0820, Australia.
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