RACQ members save on car and truck hire worldwide
We’ve expanded our car hire partnerships, giving our members access to even more great deals and discounts! Enjoy the excitement of a weekend getaway in a new city, the joy of a family holiday, or book a truck or ute the next time you move house.
Member discounts include:
- Up to 15% off car hire in Australia and New Zealand with Hertz, Thrifty, SIXT, Europcar and Dollar
- Up to 20% off hire vehicles in other international destinations
Plus, you’ll enjoy:
- Member rates all year round
- A wide range of vehicles to choose from
- Flexible booking options
Wherever you’re headed, RACQ helps you drive away for less.
Buy RACQ Travel Insurance for your chance to win $10k cash!~~
Purchase any domestic or international policy by 30 September 2025 11:59pm AEST to automatically go into the draw for a chance to with $10K cash. QLD 18+ only. T&Cs apply
Our car hire partners
Hertz
Book your Hertz car hire and go wherever the road may take you. Choose from a range of vehicles to find your perfect ride. Members save 15% when hiring a car in Australia and New Zealand, or up to 20% elsewhere.
Thrifty
Enjoy affordable, quality cars and a 15% member discount in Australia and New Zealand plus free additional driver, child safety seats and more with Thrifty. You can also save up to 10% when booking Thrifty in other overseas locations.
Dollar
Dollar strives to offer low everyday rates, as well as special rental offers such as free young renter fee to assist you in keeping your travel plans within budget. Save up to 15% on car rental in Australia and overseas.
Europcar
RACQ members save up to 15% with Europcar in Australia, New Zealand and any other country Europcar operates in. Benefit from a wide range of vehicles and convenient locations on your next trip with Europcar.
SIXT
SIXT Australia boast a network of more than 160 metro and regional locations around Australia, plus discounted daily rental rates of up to 15% off for RACQ members.
Your reservation details will be entered through Meili Travel Technology Ltd. and passed directly to the car rental provider; please see Meili's privacy policy for more information.
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~~QLD 18+ only. Ends 30 September 2025 11:59pm AEST, T&Cs apply. Read the “Chance to win $10k cash” T&Cs for full details.
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.
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.
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.
*Kingmill Pty Ltd ACN 003 966 649 (trading as Sixt Australia) is the promoter and prize supplier of this competition “Game of Chance”. The competition is open for entry by Eligible Entrants commencing at 12:01am AEST on 1 August 2025 and ending at 11:59pm AEST at 30 September 2025 for travel in Australia and must include vehicle pick up commencing from 12:01am AEST on 1 August 2025 and ending by 11:59pm AEST on 31 October 2025. The entrant acknowledges that they have read the Competition Terms and Conditions and that by entering this Competition they are deemed to have accepted the Competition Conditions of Entry which are available on SIXT’s website at sixt.com.au/pages/auto-clubs-tcs/. RACQ Members will receive 2000 bonus Velocity Points when they make an eligible SIXT car hire booking commencing at 12:01am AEST on 1 August 2025 and ending at 11:59pm AEST on 30 September 2025 for travel in Australia with must include vehicle pick up commencing from 12:01am AEST on 1 August 2025 and ending by 11:59pm AEST on 31 October 2025. To be eligible for the bonus Velocity Points a Velocity membership number and RACQ membership number must be added to the booking made online at either SIXT’s website sixt.com.au/pages/auto-clubs-tcs/ or RACQ’s website racq.com.au/travel/car-hire. Cancelled reservations or reservations not used are not eligible and will not earn Points. Standard Velocity Points will be earned and credited up to eight weeks after the end of the SIXT rental period. Bonus Points will be credited separately, up to three weeks after standard Velocity Points have been received. Points can only be credited if the rental contract was concluded in the name of the respective Velocity membership account. SIXT Standard Rental Agreement conditions and general terms and conditions apply.
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 https://partners.europcar.com.au/racq. 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 www.hertz.com.au/aaa. 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.
#Conditions apply. Offer available at participating Caltex service stations. Visit racq.com/caltex for details.