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Car hire Australia

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Car hire Australia

Location information for Australia

Australia is best explored by rental car. CompareCarHire.co.uk has over 289 pick-up locations in Australia. This means there is always a pick-up location close to your destination.

Car hire in Australia

There's nothing like exploring Australia by car, as the large country-continent hosts every type of landscape known to man. What better way to visit the sensuous coastlines of Melbourne, the expansive Red Centre deserts or the uncharted wilderness of Tasmania than by self-drive? Car rental in Australia is ubiquitous and cheap, with vehicles available to fit every budget and capacity requirement.

Major Airports and Ports

Australia boasts seven international airports serviced by carriers flying in from major points around the world, with Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth being the main gateways. Ferry service providers also take passengers and their vehicles between the southeast part of the country and the nearby Tasmania and Kangaroo Islands.

Transport

Arranging cheap car hire in Australia is not only sensible but also an adventure, as it makes all the beautiful scenery and gorgeous landscapes of the country easily accessible. Australia car hire suppliers are in abundance, such as Avis, Redspot and Thrifty, but travellers should compare car hire online before they go. Efficient public transport is to be found around the country as well, and many get between cities and suburban areas by rail, ferry, bus, coach and by air. Visitors to Melbourne can also use the city's intricate system of trams.

Driving tips

All English language driving licenses are accepted in the country. There is a 50kph driving limit in most cities, towns and suburbs, while Northern Territories allow 60kph. Weather conditions vary around the country, so drivers should plan their trips accordingly. Generally, driving around Australia is an experience to be savoured.

Places To Visit

The world famous Great Barrier Reef is a must-see World Heritage site in Queensland, where divers can bask in ocean delights. Tourists can also learn about Aboriginal history in Australia's Northern Territories, or enjoy the white sand beaches that are a short drive from skyscraper dominated city centres like Adelaide and Canberra. No road trip around Australia is complete without an Outback exploration, where the hardy traveller's survival skills and sense of adventure are challenged.

Practical information

  • Currency
    Australian dollar
  • Driving direction
    Left
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    100 - 130 km/h
  • Language
    English
  • Popular car category
    SUV

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