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Compact Car Rental in Australia

Not everyone will need a large SUV or a Sedan, especially if you’re travelling alone or just with a partner. With a compact car, you can take advantage of a fuel-efficient vehicle that can take you where you need to be when you need to be. Whether you’re travelling for business or personal reasons, renting a car will save you both time and money. As opposed to figuring out the local transportation schedules or paying for taxi rides back and forth, driving yourself around will be the more practical choice. Alpha Car Hire offers reliable, compact car rentals across Australia. We are strategically located near Brisbane Airport, Gold Coast Airport, Melbourne Airport, Sydney Airport and the Sunshine Coast, and we’ll even pick you up from your terminal for free.

Our Inclusions

Driving a high-quality compact car from our well-maintained fleet will grant you and your family the following perks:

  • Unlimited Mileage
  • Shuttle Bus from Airport to Branch
  • Standard Liability Protection
  • Digital Express Check-in
  • Email & SMS Reminders
  • Booking Modifications
  • Free Cancellations
  • Air Conditioner
  • Ample space for passengers and cargo
  • Bluetooth & USB Port
  • Cruise Control
  • Powerful performance
  • Reverse Camera & Sensor
  • Unlimited KM
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  • FREE Standard Liability Protection
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Book Your Compact Car Hire Today

Give us a call today or book online to take advantage of a fuel-efficient compact car, equipped with the latest safety features. We are conveniently located in Brisbane Airport, Gold Coast Airport, Melbourne Airport, and the Sunshine Coast.

Travel Efficiently with Alpha’s Compact Car Rental Service

Travelling in a fuel-efficient compact car will be much cheaper than multiple taxi rides and more time-efficient than public transportation. Rest assured that Alpha Car Hire makes it a point to source only the highest-quality vehicles for all our clients to ensure that they all receive an enjoyable experience. Our locations across Australia makes us the end to your search for the “Best car hire company near me.”

Affordable
Compact Rentals

Our competitive pricing sets us apart from the industry.

Convenient
Locations

We are appropriately located near major transportation hubs.

Reliable
Car Hire

We only source from the most reliable makes and models.

Optional
Extras

We offer optional child seats, boosters and other extras for your convenience.

Professional
and Friendly

Our team is always ready to address your needs.

Additional
Benefits

From free airport transfers to affordable add-on roadside assistance, your convenience is our priority.

FAQ's

You may request a quotation and check availability without making a reservation. Complete only the first pages of the rates and reservations process. If you wish to make a reservation at this time and with these details simply continue by pressing the “Book Now” Button.

Extending the rental duration is possible at time of check out or during the rental itself. You will need to contact or come in person to the nearest location. The extension is subject to vehicle availability and extra payment.

Yes, however, the person with the credit card must be on the Rental Contract as the main driver so they will need to have a current open driver’s licence written in English.

If the vehicle is returned up to 1 hour late, one-third of the rental will be charged. If it is returned beyond two hours late, two-thirds of the rental will be charged. If returned three hours late or more, a full day’s rental is charged.

All vehicles are covered by 24-hour roadside assistance for all mechanical faults with the vehicle. 

Free Roadside Assistance does not cover non-mechanical defects and driver errors, such as lost keys, keys locked in the vehicle, flat battery due to lights being left on, etc. These instances will incur a $150 fee per call-out.

However, all costs are waived if the customer avails of the $5 per day Roadside Assistance package.

If you run a business with ongoing transportation needs, you know as well as anyone that handling maintenance, inventory and financing can be both an expense and a hassle. If you need to supplement your fleet for a short-term or longer term, our friendly team will happily provide a quote.

At the end of the reservation process, you will receive a “Reservation Confirmation” page with the reservation number highlighted. You will also receive a confirmation email containing the details of your reservation and collection procedure.

Yes. Please contact our Reservations Staff and they will be more than happy to help 1300 227 473.

Alpha Car Hire Australia Pty Ltd reserves the right to charge a minimum cancellation fee of $50 if 7 or more days’ notice is provided prior to the day of collection. It is at Alpha Car Hire Australia Pty Ltd’s discretion to charge up to 50% of the rental cost if less than 7 days’ notice is given.

All Alpha vehicles which are rented have comprehensive insurance with a standard liability that is applicable to renters that may be reduced with one of Alpha’s waiver options. For passenger vehicles (hatchbacks, sedans, family cars, SUVs, 8-seater vans and Utes) the standard liability is $4,400 for drivers over 21 years of age. For more information on our Standard Liability Protection Cover visit our Terms & Conditions.

What are the exclusions to liability waivers?

The following are not covered by the Total Protection Liability Waiver, Premium Protection Liability Waiver, or the Collision Damage Liability Waiver:

  • Reversing damage
  • Overhead damage
  • Undercarriage damage
  • Water damage
  • Hail damage
  • Negligence or Abuse

Please note that you will not have the benefit of Alpha’s insurance if the rental vehicle is driven on unsealed roads.

Compact cars are the smallest in size, offering the best fuel economy and parking flexibility. Economy cars are slightly larger and offer a bit more interior space but still provide excellent fuel economy. Intermediate cars are larger than economy cars and offer more interior space but may not have the same fuel economy as smaller ones. All three types of vehicles provide excellent value for their price but vary in size and features, so choosing the one that best suits your needs are essential.

Compact cars are smaller, making them a great low-cost option for city driving and tight parking spots. They typically have a lower price tag and are more fuel efficient than larger cars. Compact SUVs are slightly larger than compact cars and offer more interior space while staying highly fuel efficient. They are great for hauling passengers and luggage and provide more ground clearance and off-road capability than a compact car.

The Hyundai i30 is a compact hatchback with variants that use different fuel types. While the most common fuel type is petrol, some models run on diesel engines, so it’s best to confirm it on the phone when you book or through our staff when you pick up your car from the branch.

Yes, the baby seats and booster seats we provide are up to industry standards and can easily be installed into any of our compact cars. 

Yes, for your added safety and convenience, our economy cars are equipped with reverse cameras. But please be reminded that you should still check your mirrors and surroundings when backing up.

This feature varies between models. Please confirm this information at the counter when you pick up your car.

Yes, our economy cars have USB ports to charge your devices.

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What Our Customers Say About Us

stephen gibaudstephen gibaud
23:28 13 Feb 24
Awesome customer service. Great pricing
Mirek ZkiMirek Zki
00:21 13 Feb 24
fabienne brunfabienne brun
14:09 12 Feb 24
Car rental for 15 days at very good value for moneyComfortable car adapted to my needsSimple and effective procedures for collecting and returning the vehicleClose to the airportPractical!I recommend +++👍
Rares-Stefan SulitaRares-Stefan Sulita
03:00 12 Feb 24
Fast pickup from the airport and drop on the way back. The staff was friendly, the car was what was expected. Great experience and price.
Rob EdwardsRob Edwards
00:48 02 Feb 24
Alpha provides an excellent array of well-priced, high-quality vehicles for hire. Their service - from the airport shuttle right through the collection of the car - is efficient, friendly, and generally pleasant. On return, the efficiency is magnified, and the shuttle back to the airport is timely and comfortable. The quality of the end-to-end service is very high. I highly recommend Alpha if you ever need a car hire when flying in from Brisbane.
Fernando SánchezFernando Sánchez
00:25 30 Jan 24
My partner and I rented a car for five day in our stay in the Gold Coast and the price was really good and affordable. The process to pick up and dropp off the car were also really fast and easy, and the car that they gave us was beautiful and really easy to drive!Gonna choose Alpha Car next time for sure! =)
yves liawyves liaw
00:20 30 Jan 24
The car is very good and great value for money
Bastie ChakauyaBastie Chakauya
10:33 29 Jan 24
Ivana SeibtováIvana Seibtová
12:22 28 Jan 24
Super and pleasant customs officers.
Sumesh SwaminathanSumesh Swaminathan
09:44 28 Jan 24
Excellent service and the car I rented was value for money. But the car had fungus smell and the uplostry was dirty. Apart from these the car is good to drive with family members. I recommend this company for car hire. Hope they maintain the car with cleanliness and fungus smell removed before that hand over to customers.
Karla GalpinKarla Galpin
06:02 03 Jan 24
Edited: changing from1 star to 4 because despite the email support being next to nothing - when I picked up second car and the aircon didn’t work consistently I called and explained the intermittent problems and water dripping on my feet and they replaced it the same day. Did waste a half day for me driving there and back but they fixed the problem and that’s most importantI have one positive. The airport shuttle driver was fabulous. But that’s about where it stops.- online communication is extremely poor- car was filthy- car was not full of petrolDespite making contact 3 times about the state of the car and fuel my messages have been ignored. I have left the car far cleaner than when I received it so if their cleaning fee is charged I’ll be annoyed- the warnings about the cleaning fee are quite intense and definitely makes one feel paranoid and unable to enjoy their journeys.Price was okay. Until I extended by 15 hours or so and then completely unreasonable for a car I had had to get up to an acceptable cleaning level of my first day.Photos only a few examples. Unfortunate that I picked the car up in the dark so didn’t see til the morning. On my hire next week I’ll be looking closer for sure.Do not tell me that this is not the ALPHA way and the next customer will benefit. I’d like to know how I will be compensated. And clearly the next customer won’t benefit as I haven’t benefited from all the previous comments with similar complaints.
Rushdi RamliRushdi Ramli
07:12 24 Dec 23
Customer service is good. Picking up and returning of the car is hassle free. Car is relatively new and well maintained. Price is cheaper compared to other established companies. Shuttle service is efficient. Will definitely recommend to friends and families. Rented from 9th Dec toc 2023.
Alison WarneAlison Warne
01:27 04 Dec 23
The airport shuttle was efficient. There’s a free public phone at the international airport that you can use to call for it, and we waited about 10 minutes. The purple buses are easy to spot. When we returned the car at the end of the hire the shuttle went straight away.The car was a fairly basic model with 48k km on the clock but it did the job, and was clean and in good condition. Good value. I would use them again.
DoughnutANZDoughnutANZ
09:24 28 Nov 23
Efficient check out but they missed a few comments about what grade of fuel to use and to advise me about the tire pressure warning light. Also the fuel tank in my car was not full when I picked it up.
John RylandJohn Ryland
09:12 24 Jan 23
Good cars, excellent variety and keen rates. Easy website booking. Airport pick up and drop off very good. Good people to deal with. I’ve used these guys twice and will continue on every Brisbane visit.
Simon HogbenSimon Hogben
23:36 29 Nov 22
First time hire with Alpha and I must say it was great. Much better value than other hire companies. Was reticent about the off airport location but the shuttle was easy, virtually no waiting and drivers friendly and polite. Check-in and drop off very easy as well. Again, staff were great. Car clean and no problems.
Kieran SKieran S
00:18 10 Oct 22
I used Alpha 10 years back when they had just started out and loved their service back then, so when it came time to hire another car in Brisbane I sought them out. Super pleased to see their great work has paid off and they are now a massive company but have retained the small company service and vibe. Super friendly staff from the shuttle drivers, to front desk and phones. 0800 is answered quickly unlike others. Nice vehicles and great price. Will be back for sure.
Rustam GilyazovRustam Gilyazov
03:08 27 Sep 22
Great experience renting a truck (both times). In both cases - clean interior, runs well. Hydraulic lift, A/C, cruise control were in good working order. Booked and paid online, no hassle pickup and drop off, friendly staff. Also, great price on truck rental, looks like the best in the city. Don't forget to fill that tank when returning the vehicle.
Leonie NewtonLeonie Newton
05:11 31 Aug 22
The business is located in the perfect spot in Hendra and there is a service station only metres away, making it super easy to refuel just before returning the car. The staff are quick, friendly and efficient. The car I had was relatively new and in excellent condition (although it did need a more thorough clean, which could be due to my last minute booking). The shuttle bus runs regularly and the driver was extremely helpful and considerate. Overall, I was very happy with every aspect of my first experience with them. It won't be my last!
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