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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Travel
Susan Gough Henly

How Australians can save money on car rentals: figure out what’s popular and drive the opposite way

Car driving along road with ocean on the left
Car hire is an essential part of travelling, if you want to take in sights like Victoria’s Great Ocean Road at your own pace. Photograph: Prasit photo/Getty Images

Although it’s rarely the most exciting aspect of arranging a trip, renting a car can be unavoidable. If you’re currently in the market, you’ve probably noticed that prices have soared compared with pre-Covid times.

Many car rental companies sold off much of their fleets during the pandemic. Now that so many of us are on the road again – literally – the huge demand is driving up prices, compounded by supply issues surrounding new cars.

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