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Making car rentals in Darwin simple, affordable, and personal.
Cars 4 Mates started with a simple idea between two mates — Shayon and Shajid — right here in Darwin, NT. A couple of years ago, we noticed how tough it was for locals, students, and visitors to find affordable, flexible, and hassle-free car rentals. The big-name car rental darwin companies felt impersonal. Prices were confusing. And customer support? Usually just a call centre.
We wanted to change that. We kicked things off with just a couple of cars, a hands-on approach, and a big focus on service. We cleaned the cars ourselves, dropped them off when needed, and made sure every renter felt like more than just a booking.
Today, we’ve grown — but our values haven’t changed. We’re still local. Still personal. And still committed to making car rental easy, honest, and affordable. Whether you’re in Darwin for work, exploring the NT, Darwin city, Palmerston, Katherine National Park, Kakadu National Park and Litchfield National Park or just need a reliable ride — we’ve got your back.
Because for us, it’s not just about cars. It’s about people. And at Cars 4 Mates, we treat every customer like a mate.
We know Darwin, we live here, and we care about the people who do too so that's why we offer the best budget rental cars in darwin.
No lock-ins. Just daily, weekly, and monthly darwin rental options to suit your life.
Need the car delivered? We’ve got you covered — including Darwin Airport & local suburbs (fees may apply).
Our cars are inspected, cleaned, and ready to roll. No hidden issues, no drama.
Send us an enquiry via our website, message, or call. We’ll confirm availability within 24 hours for all our 4wd cars in darwin.
If available, we’ll ask for your licence (front & back) and emergency contact.
Then we’ll send your agreement, invoice, and payment details.
Once paid (including the $250 refundable bond), your booking is confirmed — ready for pick-up or delivery.
You must:
• Be aged 21–75
• Have a valid license held for at least 2 years
• Provide a copy of your license (front and back)
• International renters must also provide a passport and visa copy
Standard insurance is included with a $5,500 excess + admin fee.
You can reduce this to $2,000 by selecting our Reduced Excess option (for drivers aged 25+).
Drivers aged 21–24 will incur an additional $1,000 excess.
We provide 24/7 roadside assistance in Darwin and Palmerston for mechanical issues.
Outside metro areas, call-out fees apply.
For any serious accident or injury, please call 000 immediately.
A $250 refundable bond is required before pick-up. It’s returned within 10 business days if the car is returned on time, clean, and undamaged.
You can select your preferred vehicle type (e.g., hatchback, SUV, 7-seater), but exact models are subject to availability.