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
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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.Contact info
11/86 Collins Street, 7000, Hobart, Australia
- 03 6165 0838
- info@bargaincarrentals.com.au
- bargaincarrentals.com.au
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Hassle free boooking
Hassle free boooking, good price, efficient pick-up from the terminal

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Good affordable car rental deal
Good affordable car rental deal. Car was clean.
Staff were friendly.
Easy transaction.

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Everything was very smooth from pick up…
Everything was very smooth from pick up to drop off at airport

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Unfortunately our experience with…
Unfortunately our experience with bargain cars didn't start off the best. We went to the meeting spot and called the number to book a collection. Our driver was there within 10 minutes which was awesome however as her pulled up we stood up and moved to the front of his van to wait for him to get out so we could get in the van. He didn't get out straight away and was talking and drinking a coffee, we just thought he was finishing up a phone call and didn't want to be rude and interrupt. He never got out of the van to ask if we or anyone was waiting for him and after a few minutes he drove off. We were a bit baffled as we were no more than 3 steps from the front of his van, stood with our bags looking at him. After booking a pickup 2 more times and 40 minutes later he finally came back, and this time got out straight away, we were stood in the exact spot as the first time. We loaded up and sat in the van and he proceeded to tell us off in front of the whole van for not waving our hands or making a big display that we were there for him like we were children. Every other pickup driver pulled up and got out of their van straight away to meet the customers, we didn't think we would need to wave our hands or do a dance for this to happen. Then the whole 15 minute drive back he proceeded to tell us how we were wrong and we must not have been there or in the wrong spot and next time we need to do this or that... it just wasn't a great start to the trip.
The reception is awfully understaffed however they were pleasant and got the job done. They do try to sell you and scaremonger you into paying for their insurance even if you have your own. The cars were okay, ours had stains on the rear seat but nothing major, we were overall happy with the car.
return was easy and straight forward. ironically we got the same shuttle driver that picked us up to drop us off and he was pleasant on the way back and making small talk.
This was one of the best car rental…
This was one of the best car rental experiences ever!! Thank you to Michael who is part of the team, for recommending this - and the rest of the team upon arrival and returning the car. The price, the service and the quality was top notch. Excited to hire from you guys again :)

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The line up to get the rental took over…
The line up to get the rental took over 30min to get through only a few people then when I finally got to the front there wasn’t a car so I had to wait on 1 to be delivered which took another 15min.
The car was good and clean.
After dropping off the car I received an email saying I had left damage, after me going out of my way and calling head office and emails they advised me it was existing damage 🤷♀️ does someone not record this, it caused me a lot of anxiety for nothing 😩
We were happy with the car.We were…
We were happy with the car.We were unhappy with the pickup.as we spent approx 40 minutes from pickup untill drop off at your depot.
Staff member was A1 for customer service
The efficient, warm and friendly customer service at pick up and drop off at Townsville airport was first class. The car was immaculately presented. I will definitely book through you again when heading to Townsville!

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Platinum liability Insurance and…
Platinum liability Insurance and holding deposit weren’t well explained to me. At the end of your service, I lost my $456. Wondering if this is a way you made your profit? This is indirectly stealing from your customers. Very sad and pathetic service. I regretted ever using your service.

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Great customer service
Great customer service. Directions were clear and courtesy bus wasn't too far from terminal.

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Good service at a reasonable price from…
Good service at a reasonable price from a branch that was handy to access. Many thanks to the staff for their help.

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Easy online booking
Easy online booking. Very good low cost rental cars. Fast airport pick up. Vg check in and car return process.

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