Simba Car Hire Reviews 

758
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Looking at 667 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the friendly, professional, and helpful staff, contributing to a pleasant and efficient service. Many highlight the excellent quality of vehicles, often new, clean, and fuel-efficient, alongside very reasonable and competitive pricing. The service is noted for its efficiency, including smooth pick-up, drop-off, and convenient airport shuttle transfers. However, some customers noted issues with staff, reporting unhelpful interactions or feeling targeted. Others experienced significant delays during pick-up, drop-off, or with airport shuttle services. Additionally, some reviewers mentioned high excess liability amounts or unexpected charges.

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Staff

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Price

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Seamless pick up and transfer from the airport terminal to the car hire office. We spent a bit of time at the office working out insurance (would recommend making sure you book insurance directly thro... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff were so welcoming and professional. Our car we booked wasnt availble due to damage from previous car renters. We were upgraded for free which was even better! Clean car very fuel economical. W... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Was great little cars..Was great for the value..Easy to drive and get around&Parking.. Excellent fuel efficient..Will give friends&people i talk to that are travelling.. That want to hire a Great litt... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Truly hiring a car through Simba (particularly the team at Perth Airport) was one of the best experiences I’ve had in doing so. The team there were clear, friendly, flexible and reliable - all... See more


Company details

  1. Car rental company
  2. Car rental service

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Simba Car Hire has rapidly grown to become one of Australia’s leading independent car rental providers, proudly serving thousands of customers each year. We are known for our strong commitment to customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and competitive pricing. With convenient locations in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Cairns, Melbourne, and Perth, we cater to both domestic and international travellers, offering a seamless, reliable, and affordable rental experience. Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, Simba Car Hire is dedicated to making your journey easy, enjoyable, and stress-free.


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4.4

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

758 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great car

Great car, comfortable easy to drive.
Customer service is excellent and friendly staff they explained everything about the contract.
Thanks 👍☺️
I will be back

24 January 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Have no idea what they're doing

I came across the Simba website when I was looking for a car subscription. After some research they appeared to be quite cheap so I filled out the enquire now form for the car I was interested in. I didn't hear anything back from then so I thought I would give them a call.

When I called I advised that I was interested in their car subscription service and said what car I was interested in. I was on hold a couple of times and then was asked when I would like to get the car. I said I would be looking at picking it up within the next 2 days if possible. Again, I was put on hold. When the agent came back they said I wouldn't be able to pick up the car for 7 days and then said I would need to complete the enquiry form on their website and someone would get back to me to advise if the car was available. I advised that I had already completed the enquiry form and asked when I would receive a call. The agent then said that I also need to send an email which was completely confusing and made zero sense. I asked if I have filled out the enquiry form and I send an email, when would I receive a call to confirm that that the car was available. The agent said they dont know when I would get a call.

After that I told them not to worry about it as it sounded like she had absolutely no idea what was going on. Clearly they dont want new customers. I will go to another subscription provider, even if they do cost a bit more. At least I might actually get some customer service and clear information on how it works.

28 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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We had an amazing time this weekend and it was all thanks to Simba! The car was solid, affordable, and the whole process was quick and easy. We did have a tyre blow out during the trip, but they handled it brilliantly — the return was completely stress-free and they came to the party by refunding the cost of the tyre since it wasn’t our fault, which we really appreciated. A big thank you to the team down on South Road, absolutely fantastic to deal with and made the whole experience even better. Thanks heaps, Simba!

26 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Never booking through booking.com again

I had a shocking experience booking yhe car hire through booking.com and being unable to change the driver details. Simba were so helpful and were able to sort out another vehicle for me at the last hour. Will never book car hire through booking.com again and will ensure to book directly with the car company

22 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company

Great price for their rental hence we went with them. Their service was great and process of pickup and drop off was so easy and they offered us free shuttle as well.

22 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good Car

Very good Car. We had a great family time. Aircon, comfy moving under any whether, enough room for luggage, very economic hibrid option. Good experience and convenient for a first time visiting in Cairns.

20 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

👍 Seamless

👍 Seamless, shuttled on request for pick up, vehicle was near new, shuttled to airport on arrival at depot, staff service was excellent and informative.

26 January 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Simba car hire in Perth

Seamless pick up and transfer from the airport terminal to the car hire office. We spent a bit of time at the office working out insurance (would recommend making sure you book insurance directly through Simba). The cars we hired were pretty new, clean, and had low mileage. Drop off was a breeze, with immediate transfer back to the airport. Thanks Simba!

24 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

When I returned the car and checked the…

When I returned the car and checked the car they just told me to get to there office without further investigation or inspection because they found out a scratch on the car and they think it's new I told them it's an old one and I showed them the picture they started raising there voice later then they found out it was an old one. Get me frustrated when they said that without me asking if it's a new or old one.

22 January 2026
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