Simba Car Hire Reviews 

751
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Review summary

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Looking at 667 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the high quality of the vehicles, often describing them as new, clean, and economical, offering excellent value for money. People frequently highlight the friendly, helpful, and professional staff who make the rental process smooth and accommodating. Reviewers also appreciate the efficient pick-up and drop-off services, including quick and reliable airport transfers. However, some customers experienced delays with pick-up and shuttle services, and a few encountered unhelpful staff. Additionally, a small portion of people felt there were concerns regarding high excess liability or unexpected additional charges.

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Service

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Staff

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Price

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Product

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Quality

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Seamless pick up and transfer from the airport terminal to the car hire office. We spent a bit of time at the office working out insurance (would recommend making sure you book insurance directly thro... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Truly hiring a car through Simba (particularly the team at Perth Airport) was one of the best experiences I’ve had in doing so. The team there were clear, friendly, flexible and reliable - all... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I got almost new car in excellent condition. it was easy to pick up and drop off. If you are visiting cairns - they do have 10% off for some of experiences like Hartley crocodile, kurunda sanctuary, D... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Was great little cars..Was great for the value..Easy to drive and get around&Parking.. Excellent fuel efficient..Will give friends&people i talk to that are travelling.. That want to hire a Great litt... See more


Company details

  1. Car Rental Agency
  2. Car Leasing Service

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Simba Car Hire has rapidly grown to become one of Australia’s leading independent car rental providers, proudly serving thousands of customers each year. We are known for our strong commitment to customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and competitive pricing. With convenient locations in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Cairns, Melbourne, and Perth, we cater to both domestic and international travellers, offering a seamless, reliable, and affordable rental experience. Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, Simba Car Hire is dedicated to making your journey easy, enjoyable, and stress-free.


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4.4

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company

Great price for their rental hence we went with them. Their service was great and process of pickup and drop off was so easy and they offered us free shuttle as well.

January 22, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good Car

Very good Car. We had a great family time. Aircon, comfy moving under any whether, enough room for luggage, very economic hibrid option. Good experience and convenient for a first time visiting in Cairns.

January 20, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

👍 Seamless

👍 Seamless, shuttled on request for pick up, vehicle was near new, shuttled to airport on arrival at depot, staff service was excellent and informative.

January 26, 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Simba car hire in Perth

Seamless pick up and transfer from the airport terminal to the car hire office. We spent a bit of time at the office working out insurance (would recommend making sure you book insurance directly through Simba). The cars we hired were pretty new, clean, and had low mileage. Drop off was a breeze, with immediate transfer back to the airport. Thanks Simba!

January 24, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

When I returned the car and checked the…

When I returned the car and checked the car they just told me to get to there office without further investigation or inspection because they found out a scratch on the car and they think it's new I told them it's an old one and I showed them the picture they started raising there voice later then they found out it was an old one. Get me frustrated when they said that without me asking if it's a new or old one.

January 22, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Affordable car hire

Affordable car hire. Good airport transfer to and from Cairns airport. No fuss check in and friendly customer service. Would use again. Thank you.

January 22, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Misinformation which cost us money

We arrived at the office and there was only one agent on duty. We had to wait about 15 minutes. The guy said he was alone which wasn't the case as another colleague came out about 5 minutes after we were seen. The agent, misquoted us for additional cover. Then we said we would like to reduce the length of the hire. To start with he said it would be difficult because we hadn't hired it direct with Simba. And so there may be a problem with the 'hiring agent' i.e. Airport Rentals. When I pressed him and asked him whether Simba would have an issue with a partial refund, he said no. We would get the refund from Simba but that we would have to write to Airport Rentals. So we changed our booking and reduced the days. If he had said Simba would refuse to do a partial refund we would have held onto the car. NOW, Simba are saying that they won't do a partial refund because they will have lost revenue, even though Airport Rentals don't seem to have a problem with it. This is unacceptable to us as the Simba agent gave us totally inaccurate information, and horrendous customer service, which they claim is at the heart of their business. And I quote the sign in their office: "Customers are the heart of our business. We place our customers at the centre of everything we do, wowing them with exceptional service and memorable experiences. They are the heart of our business". We were not wowed, and the experience was memorable for all the wrong reasons. The car itself was absolutely fine! Everything else was far from fine, and now I have to fight to get our money back. As a result I am likely to cancel my 2 week rental via Airport Rentals for the North Island, NZ (because of the 3rd party issue) and will definitely never use Simba again. Moral of the story - don't change your length of booking at the office, or better still - don't use Simba at all

January 16, 2026
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