SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON · 3 PICKS

Compare the Top 3 Bike Racks for Cars in Australia 2026

3 Australian-verified bike racks for car picks compared side-by-side: MaxxHaul 50025 2-Bike Towbar for the cheapest verified buy; Allen Sports Deluxe 4-Bike Hitch for the best-value most-households pick; Allen Sports Deluxe 3-Bike Trunk for the segment ceiling. Every product has live Amazon AU stock at the last data refresh.

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PREMIUM PICK
Allen Sports Deluxe 3-Bike Trunk Mount Rack
Allen Sports Deluxe 3-Bike Trunk Mount Rack
Best overall for most cars: no towbar needed, fits almost anything
$133.48★ 4.4 · 6878
Bike capacity3 bikes
Mount typeTrunk strap
Load capacity47.6 kg
Weight4 kg
No towbar neededAmazon's ChoiceFolds flat
  • Strap-on trunk mount, no towbar or roof bars required
  • Carries up to 3 bikes with individual padded tie-down cradles
  • Folds flat, fully assembled, fits sedans, hatchbacks and SUVs
WHY WE PICKED THIS
The default answer for most first-home buyers: cheap, trusted and quick to fit. It straps to almost any boot, carries up to three bikes, folds flat and has nearly 6,900 Amazon AU ratings behind it.
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VALUE PICK
Allen Sports Deluxe 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (2-inch Receiver)
Allen Sports Deluxe 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (2-inch Receiver)
Best value towbar rack: highest-rated and most-reviewed on this list
$251.88★ 4.5 · 7577
Bike capacity4 bikes
Mount type2-inch hitch
Boot accessTilt-away
Rating4.5 / 5
Towbar mountHighest ratedTilts for boot access
  • Fits a standard 2-inch towbar receiver, carries up to 4 bikes
  • Tilt-away mast lets you open the boot with bikes loaded
  • Folding carry arms and no-wobble bolt to kill rattle
WHY WE PICKED THIS
The value step-up for towbar owners: four bikes, low stable weight on the hitch and easy loading, at a fraction of premium European prices. It is the highest-rated and most-reviewed rack in this guide.
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BUDGET PICK
MaxxHaul 50025 2-Bike Towbar Hitch Rack
MaxxHaul 50025 2-Bike Towbar Hitch Rack
Best budget pick: usable two-bike towbar carrying under $70
$74.54★ 4.3 · 6716
Bike capacity2 bikes
Mount type1.25 / 2-inch hitch
Load capacity45 kg
PriceUnder $70
Cheapest pickTowbar mountFolds down
  • Fits both 1.25-inch and 2-inch towbar receivers
  • Carries 2 bikes up to roughly 45 kg combined
  • Folds down and swings back for rear-of-car access
WHY WE PICKED THIS
The cheapest sensible way to carry two bikes on a towbar. All-steel, folds for boot access and backed by more than 6,700 ratings. Add a hitch tightener and it punches well above its price.
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Which one should you buy?

For most people the Allen Sports Deluxe 3-Bike Trunk Rack is the smart buy: it straps to almost any boot, costs around $133, and has nearly 6,900 Amazon AU ratings behind it. If you have a towbar and want a sturdier four bike option, the Allen Deluxe 4-Bike Hitch Rack is the value pick at about $252 and is both the highest rated and most reviewed rack on this list. The budget pick is the MaxxHaul 50025 two bike towbar rack at roughly $69.

For full context on why we ranked these the way we did, what alternatives we considered (and rejected), and the broader buying-guide framework, read the full The Best Bike Racks for Cars in Australia (2026): Researched Picks for Every Budget.

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