Car hire Lincoln Airport

Port Lincoln Airport car hire

The second-busiest airport in South Australia, Port Lincoln Airport handles 170,000 passengers per year, a figure that is increasing due to the economic activity associated with the port and a rise in tourist numbers. The only scheduled flights serviced here are daily flights to Adelaide on Qantas and Regional Express Airlines. Car rental in Port Lincoln Airport is the best way to reach the town, which is six miles to the south.

Port Lincoln Airport facilities

Facilities at the airport include a car park for both long- and short-stay parking, one terminal with seating areas for Departures and Arrivals, plus a small café. There is also baggage handling facilities. Car hire in Port Lincoln Airport can be pre-arranged before boarding in Adelaide and picked up on arrival.

Port Lincoln Airport excursions

The B100 links the airport to the centre of Port Lincoln, heading due south along the coast. Most of the tourism is centered on the water, with sailing, scuba diving and game fishing all popular. Many visitors to the town venture farther afield to Lincoln National Park and Coffin Bay National Park, both stunning areas of natural beauty.

Best time to visit

Port Lincoln's weather is certainly less oppressive than other towns and cities in the north but it still heats up from November to late March, when temperatures typically hover around 30°C and can get above 40°C at times. This is the driest time of the year but it's better to come in May or October, when temperatures are more comfortable and rainfall is minimal.

Car rental in Port Lincoln Airport

The centre of Port Lincoln is bustling and can sometimes suffer congestion, particularly from the large amount of port traffic here. Traffic flow to and from Port Lincoln Airport on the B100 is usually good. Major highways in the state are well maintained and offer easy driving. Compare car hire options on the internet before flying to Port Lincoln Airport for the best deals.