Car hire Port Hedland Airport

Port Hedland Airport car hire

Serving the busiest sea port in Australia, Port Hedland Airport is a major Western Australian transport hub for mining industry and port workers, with more than 250,000 passengers passing through the airport every year. From here, there are connections to Darwin, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane and Denpasar in Indonesia. Qantas, Skywest Airlines, Strategic Airlines and Virgin Australia all fly here. Car hire in Port Hedland Airport is the most convenient way to drive the eight-mile journey to the centre of the town or the six miles to South Hedland, the main residential area.

Port Hedland Airport facilities

There is a sizeable car park outside the main terminal building which was extended in 2011 as part of a major upgrade to facilities. This project saw the expansion of the Domestic and International Arrivals and Departures areas. There is now more seating. Other amenities include a baggage claim area and a café. Car rental can be arranged through a selection of companies.

Port Hedland Airport excursions

Highway 1 connects Port Hedland Airport to South Hedland, while Wilson Street links to the port. The coastal area is green, with a peninsula that stretches out into the ocean. There is also a racecourse near here that holds regular horse racing meets. The main shopping centre is in South Hedland. The Black Rock Stakes is a 70-mile race from Whim Creek to Port Hedland, in which competitors push wheelbarrows filled with iron ore each June.

Best time to visit

Port Hedland is among the hottest places in the whole of Australia, with temperatures that regularly climb above 35°C and even to 40°C from October to April. The only real respite comes in June and July, when it remains hot but manageable in the day and considerably cooler in the evenings. These are also the driest months, meaning the winter is the best time to come.

Car rental in Port Hedland Airport

Most of the traffic in Port Hedland is headed for the port so Wilson Street can get busy on occasions. But, generally, the traffic flow is light and Highway 1 is more than capable of handling the local volume of traffic. The highways that connect locations across the state are in good condition but drivers should ensure they are well prepared in case of breakdown. Compare car hire options online ahead of flying into Port Hedland Airport to get the best deals.