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Europcar Summer Sale on now!
RACQ members save 20% on car hire in Australia and New Zealand with Europcar. But only for a limited time. Book by 31 December 2024 and pick up by 28 March 2025. T&Cs apply*

RACQ members save up to 15% on car and truck hire

We’ve expanded our car hire partnerships, giving you access to even more great deals! Now you can save up to 15% and choose from a wider range of options. Enjoy the excitement of a weekend getaway, the joy of a family holiday, or simply book a car for your next business trip.

With more choices at your fingertips, finding the best deal for your next adventure has never been easier.

As an RACQ member, you can enjoy benefits including:

  • Member rates and offers
  • Flexible bookings
  • Quality range of vehicles including small, medium and large SUVs, EVs, utes, small and large trucks and more

Start your journey today and drive away with incredible savings.

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How to redeem your discount

  1. Select “book now” from your preferred partner below. 
  2. Enter your required dates, time and location on the partner website.
  3. Select your vehicle and extras and confirm your booking details. 
  4. Your discount will be automatically applied at the checkout.

Book your car rental today

Choose your car rental partner below to unlock member rates.

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Hertz

Hertz offers a range of vehicles for every traveller, from small to medium SUVs, electric and prestige cars to commercial vehicles. 

Thifty

For a thrilling deal, rent with Thrifty Car Rentals.

Europcar

Europcar

No matter where you need to go, Europcar has the right car rental for you.

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SIXT

SIXT Australia is a network of vehicle rental experts with more than 16,000 vehicles nationwide.

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Dollar

Flexible travel options for you and your family.

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Members save 15% on RACQ Domestic and International Travel Insurance.
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If you’ll be driving in another country, it’s always a good idea to get an International Driving Permit before you head off.
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Caltex service stations
Members save 4c per litre at participating Caltex service stations.#

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For only $5 a year you get access to member discounts and offers.

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  • Clicking links to access discounts and benefits may take you to a third-party site, which will be subject to the terms of use and conditions of the third party separate to RACQ. By providing information via that third-party site, you will be providing information directly to that third party. We recommend that you read the privacy statement of the third-party site if you are clicking through or redirected.

    Member discount applies on the Base Retail Rate (which is the rate that applies to Post Paid Rentals). Discount not applicable on airport fees, location surcharges, administration and other fees and surcharges. Offer is not available on pre-paid (pay now) rental rates. Partners, offers and discounts are subject to change or withdrawal at any time without notice. Discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion, special offer, or coupon. Discount available at participating locations and is subject to availability. Minimum 1 day rental applies. RACQ membership number must be provided at the time of booking and membership card presented at vehicle collection. 

    *Terms and conditions apply. 20% discount is off the Base Retail Rate for bookings made between 1 December and 31 December 2024 for travel in Australia and New Zealand for pick up between 1 December 2024 to 28 March 2025, excluding blackout periods in which the discount is reduced to 15%. Blackout periods apply as follows: For pick up in Australia between 20 December 2024 to 5 January 2025 and 26 January 2025 to 3 February 2025. For pick up in New Zealand between 1 December 2024 to 5 January 2025 and 26 January to 3 February 2025. All offers are subject to vehicle availability and only available at participating locations. Offer subject to change/withdrawal without notice. Visit www.europcar.com.au/en-au/p/partners/racq-member-rates for full terms and conditions.

    SIXT: Rentals in Australia and New Zealand receive 15% off the Base Retail Rate for all vehicle categories listed for daily rental. Rentals in other countries (excluding Australia and New Zealand) receive up to 15% off the Base Retail Rate for all vehicle categories listed for daily rental. All rentals with SIXT are subject to their Rental Terms and Conditions.  For full offer terms and conditions please visit www.sixt.com.au/auto-clubs-tcs/#/. View Privacy Policy for SIXT.

    Europcar: Rentals at Europcar locations worldwide receive 15% off the Base Retail Rate for all vehicle categories listed for daily rental. All rentals with Europcar are subject to their Rental Terms and Conditions.  For full offer terms and conditions please visit www.europcar.com.au/en-au/p/partners/racq-member-rates. View Privacy Policy for Europcar.

    Hertz: Rentals in Australia and New Zealand receive 15% off the Base Retail Rate for all vehicle categories listed for daily rental. Rentals in the other countries (excluding Australia and New Zealand) receive up to 20% off Base Retail Rate for all passenger vehicles listed for daily rental. All rentals with Hertz are subject to their Rental Terms and Conditions.  For full offer terms and conditions please visit https://offer.hertz.com/offers/index.jsp?targetPage=Hertz-Welcomes-AAA-Australia.jsp. View Privacy Policy for Hertz.

    Thrifty: Rentals in Australia and New Zealand receive 15% off the Base Retail Rate for all vehicle categories listed for daily rental. Rentals in the other countries (excluding Australia and New Zealand) receive up to 10% off Base Retail Rate for all passenger vehicles listed for daily rental. All rentals with Thrifty are subject to their Rental Terms and Conditions.  For full offer terms and conditions please visit www.thrifty.com.au/aaa-racq. View Privacy Policy for Thrifty.

    Dollar: Rentals in Australia and New Zealand receive 15% off the Base Retail Rate for all vehicle categories listed for daily rental. Rentals in the other countries (excluding Australia and New Zealand) receive up to 15% off the Base Retail Rate for all passenger vehicles listed for daily rental. All rentals with Dollar are subject to their Rental Terms and Conditions.  For full terms and conditions please visit www.dollarcarrental.com.au/aaa-racq. View Privacy Policy for Dollar.

    RACQ Operations Pty Ltd (ABN 80 009 663 414 AR 000234978) and Members Travel Group Pty Ltd (ABN 45 144 538 803 AR 000432492) are acting as an Authorised Representative of the issuer of the insurance, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. (ABN 80 000 438 291 AFSL 246 548). Any advice set out above is general in nature only, and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before purchasing any travel products, please consider the RACQ Travel Insurance Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and the Target Market Determinations (TMDs) that apply to these products. Whilst the PDS outlines the Terms and Conditions of these products, the TMDs outline the intended class of customers that comprise the target market for these travel products. This will allow you to consider which products best suit your objectives, financial situation and needs and consider the products appropriateness to your personal circumstances. TMDs also outline matters involving the distribution and the review of these products. The PDS, Supplementary PDS and TMDs for each travel product can be found here.

    #Conditions apply. Offer available at participating Caltex and Puma Energy service stations. Visit racq.com/caltex for details.