Petrol
Car hire providers require all hirers to return the vehicle with a full tank of gas. If returning to the same location you collected from, we recommend asking the depot during the collection process where the closest service station is.
In Australia fuel prices are unregulated, instead they are determined by the value of the Australian dollar, crude oil benchmark prices, market competition and price cycles. Generally, you can also expect fuel prices to be higher the further away from the source and during peak travel seasons such as school holidays.
Fuel Price Apps
There are a number of different apps available to monitor and sometimes lock fuel prices to help you find the best deal. Some of these apps are only available in certain states.
Some popular apps:
- Fuel Map Australia
- Motormouth
- Petrol Spy Australia
- Simples: Compare & Save
- Servo Track
- Fair Fuel (RACQ) – Queensland
- My 7-Eleven (7-Eleven locations and rewards)
- BPme (BP locations and rewards)
Other Things to Consider
During Your Trip
- Australian Road Rules & Vehicle Requirements for Hire Cars
- Car Hire Safety Tips for Driving in Australia
- Driving with Wildlife on Australian Roads: Safety Guide
- Earning Reward Points on Car Hire Bookings
- Hire Car Breakdowns & Accidents: What to Do
- Hiring Electric Vehicles in Australia: What to Know
- On-Airport vs Off-Airport Car Hire: Pros & Cons
- Parking a Hire Car in Australia: Rules, Fees & Tips
- Petrol & Refuelling Policies for Car Hire in Australia
- Taking Hire Cars on Ferries in Australia
- Toll Roads in Australia: Charges & Hire Car E-Tags