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Hire Cars Brisbane

Looking for hire cars Brisbane?

Planning on spending some time in Brisbane?

Considering renting a car to get around?

With so many car hire Brisbane companies it can seem so complicated.

  • Which company to choose?
  • Where to pick up?
  • How long to hire?

Hiring a car gives you mobility to get out and see more on day trips, but you need it to work for you.

There are several choices for car hire in Brisbane. You can pickup from the airport when you arrive or use a local Brisbane car rental company close to where you are staying.

Car hire Brisbane is a slightly different proposition to the Gold Coast.

Hiring a car in Brisbane can be useful for day trips out of the city, to the Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast or even to North Stradbroke Island.
Brisbane Car Hire Options

If you are looking for cheap car rentals in Brisbane, and your budget is tight, you really need to think about parking! What you save on car hire, could end up being spent on parking!

Parking in Brisbane is often difficult and costly. Public transport is pretty good within the city using buses and trains. A hire car may only be needed for a few days rather than for your whole stay.

If you are staying in the city, you should check to see if your Brisbane accommodation will offer you free parking or if you have to pay for it. Parking costs soon add up. Parking on the street usually isn't an option.

You can pick up a hire a car at Brisbane Airport or you can get one closer to your accommodation. If you pick up one locally, you can hire it just for the time you need it, perhaps for a day trip to the Gold Coast or to the Sunshine Coast.

Hire Cars Brisbane Airport

Brisbane Airport car rentals are certainly convenient. There are pros and cons for picking up your car at Brisbane Airport.

You will find most standard rentals are available from compact through to people movers and some convertibles.

At the airport you find the big name brands and therefore the bigger prices.

There are several car rental companies close to the airport that offer transfers or shuttle bus pick ups.

Hire car companies near the airport tend to cater for similar market but more budget minded. The cars are usually a older and of variable quality.

Local Hire Cars Brisbane CBD

Local car rentals in Brisbane are really useful if you only want a car for part of your holiday. You can pick up a vehicle close to your accommodation and only pay for the days you want to use it.

There are lots of options for renting motor vehicles near your accommodation. Many local motor verhicle hire companies have a niche such as:

  • Budget car hire
  • Standard cars
  • Hybrid cars - green options
  • Family cars
  • Luxury cars
  • Sports cars

Many global and local companies offer car rentals across Brisbane. The larger companies offer more reliability and better service generally, and often are quite competitive.

It pays to shop around for car hire. If you like to use the main rental car groups such as Thrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget or Europcar, you should consider trying a car hire comparison tool as an option. I tend to hire from the big companies for peace of mind with good quality cars.

You can choose depots either at Brisbane Airport, Fortitude Valley and in other main Brisbane locations.

Quick Tips for Car Rentals

  • Read the fine print in the Terms of Conditions when booking a hire car!
  • Australian or International drivers licences are required.
  • Usually drivers must be over 21 years with higher insurance premiums for those under 25.
  • In Australia we drive in right hand drive cars along the left hand side of the road!
  • Manual transmissions are usually cheaper to hire than automatic transmission. If you can't drive a manual or stick shift, make sure you check the transmission type!
  • Most cars use unleaded petrol not diesel - but diesel is becoming more popular. Always check before you fill up!

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