Bargain Car Rentals Australia Reviews 

55,632
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Looking at 11,467 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the incredibly friendly and professional staff for making the entire car rental process exceptionally smooth, fast, and completely straightforward. People also deeply appreciate the very competitive daily rates, great overall value, and the surprisingly wide selection of reliable vehicles available for their holidays. Some reviewers were not happy with the vehicle condition, mentioning unexpected mechanical problems, sluggish engine performance, or poorly cleaned interior surfaces. Consumers occasionally experienced frustrating delays with airport shuttle services or had to wait significantly longer than expected for desk assistance upon arrival.

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Service

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Staff

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Product

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Quality

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Beware of taking out an insurance package online. Don't.!! Wait till you're actually picking the car up. This experience ended up being the MOST EXPENSIVE car rental EVER in all my years of renting. I... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We had a good experience with the personnel at Darwin Airport pick up regarding picking up and dropping off the vehicle. We were concerned about a message that came up when we started the vehicle rela... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bargain Car Rentals were fantastic to deal with from start to finish. The online booking process was quick and easy, and arranging the car hire was hassle-free. Pick-up from Gold Coast Airport wa... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy online booking process, simple, stress free pick up & return. Good choice & variety of vehicles. Friendly staff @ pick up at airport. Reasonable & comparable daily rates. Easy to understand term... See more

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About Bargain Car Rentals Australia

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New Cars, Bargain Prices!

You're only ever one #Bargain away! Start your next adventure with Bargain Car Rentals!

We're Bargain Car Rentals, an Australian-owned and operated company with locations all around the country. We specialise in local, interstate and international travel, and always have New Cars at Bargain Prices. We offer a large range of vehicles to suit any need, from small cars, large moving trucks, or 25 seater buses.

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We were expecting a Kia (or similar)

We were expecting a Kia (or similar). Booked through Economy Car Rentals. We have had problems with MGs before. This car like our previous MG did not have any power and we had to be very cautious entering roundabouts to accelerate out. Staff were really great.

August 12, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy customer

Prompt pickup. Friendly drivers and check-in staff. Using the QR code on the way to pick up the car was a great time saver. Excellent car. Very economical on fuel. Clean. Return process was quick and easy. Fantastic price. Why pay more for equal service. Recommend.

August 4, 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia

We're so pleased to hear about your positive experience! It's wonderful that you found our pickup prompt, our staff friendly, and the QR code a great time-saver. We're glad you enjoyed the excellent, economical, and clean car, and that the return process was quick and easy. We appreciate you recommending us!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Paid for insurance but bargain car…

Paid for insurance but bargain car rentals again as I paid it through the third party had no record of it as I had the paperwork wasn’t with me, it was at home, repaid it again to find out that I paid double and having trouble getting refunded lack of communication between the third-party and bargain car rentals

August 13, 2026
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Poor Instructions at Airport to find Shuttle

There was no signposting at the airport on arrivals and the instructions given to find the shuttle pick up, took us round in circles. We were unable to connect to a human on the customer service phone number we were given. In the end we had to spend $30 on an uber to get to the rental pick up point.

July 29, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Regular customer

Regular customer. Always great service

August 13, 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia

We're so happy to hear you consistently receive great service. We truly appreciate your continued loyalty and we can't wait to see you again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Friendly knowledgeable staff, check in very easy, car well presented at a reasonable price.

August 13, 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia

We're so pleased to hear that our staff were friendly and knowledgeable, and that your check-in was easy. We're also glad you found the car well-presented and reasonably priced. Thank you for your five star rating!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very convenient and affordable only…

Very convenient and affordable only thing drop off back at Sydney airport could be better other then that very good

August 12, 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia

We're so pleased you found our service convenient and affordable. We appreciate your feedback regarding the airport drop-off and will certainly take it into consideration for future improvements. Thank you for your great review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful staff

Very helpful staff. The car was in good condition and clean

August 12, 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia

We're so glad you found our staff helpful and were pleased with the condition of the car. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback with us!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Staff and people friendly and helped us…

Staff and people friendly and helped us out. The car, however, was a bit of a letdown. An MG with close to 100,000kms. Spongy brakes, soft transmission and a lot of dings and windscreen chips. Should have been gotten rid of earlier. Supposed to get a KIA Seltos (or similar!) The MG is not similar to a KIA. Much lower quality. It did the job though so I guess it was OK.

July 30, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very Disappointing Customer Experience – Unfair Damage Claim and Rude Treatment

I was very disappointed with my experience when returning the car, as your staff blamed me for damage that was already there before my rental.
The staff were rude and dismissive, and even asked me to leave while I had my 8-month-old baby in my arms.
I found the way I was treated completely unacceptable and unprofessional.
The evidence I provided does not support the claim that I caused the damage.
After this experience, I will never use your company again or recommend it to others.

August 6, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A car rental like no other !

Excellent service from airport pick-up, check in, and return.
Car was immaculate.

August 6, 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia

We're so pleased to hear that your experience, from airport pick-up to check-in and return, was excellent, and that you found the car immaculate. Thank you for your wonderful feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Whole transaction went smoothly from…

Whole transaction went smoothly from booking online to getting dropped back to the airport.

August 6, 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia

We're so pleased to hear that your entire experience, from booking online to your airport drop-off, went smoothly! Thank you for sharing your positive feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth customer experience

Smooth customer experience

August 6, 2026
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia

Thanks so much for the kind words! We’ll happily share this with the team, they’ll love knowing they made your day a little easier.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Bargain Car Rentals Australia

We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience. It's wonderful to hear that our team provided such helpful assistance.

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