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SIXT Car Hire in Australia
Choose SIXT for car hire in Australia and enjoy flexible convenience. You have a choice of premium vehicles at economy prices, only 3 months old on average. You can book yours online or on the handy SIXT app.
In a country suited for road trips, collect your car at easy-to-find major locations like Brisbane Airport (BNE), with 24-hour returns to suit your travel schedule. If you want to explore the rural heartland, get 4x4 hire in Western Australia.
Driving Tips for Australia
Australia has excellent roads, which are also well-policed, so make sure you're familiar with the requirements before you set off. Here's how to ensure a safe, hassle-free experience with car rental in Australia.
- Speed limits: Typically, the speed limit in built-up areas is 50-60 km/h (31-37 mph), and 100-130 km/h (62-81 mph) in rural areas and on motorways. Be particularly careful in school zones, where the limit can drop to 25 km/h (16 mph). These are strictly enforced.
- Railway crossings: You'll come across plenty of these in Australia. It's mandatory to give way even if the boom arms are open for you.
- Tolls on motorways: Many motorways around the major cities have toll fees. You can get a handy electronic tag when you rent a car in Australia from us.
- Friendly, polite drivers: You'll find Australian drivers to be generally relaxed and accommodating, so make sure to return the favour. Give a friendly wave if another car lets you in at an intersection, and don't use your horn unless it's an emergency.
Best places to visit in Australia
Besides its world-famous cities like Sydney and Melbourne, there are some unique and unforgettable experiences to be had.
- Share the beach with kangaroos: Incredible as it sounds, you can drive to several Australian beaches where you'll find kangaroos happily sunbathing alongside people. Lucky Bay in Western Australia is a prime place for this.
- Rare natural encounters: If you happen to be in Tasmania, take a road trip to Cradle Mountain National Park. This World Heritage site offers the chance to see wombats and Tasmanian devils up close.
- Visit Australia's spiritual heart: The famous red rock of Uluru is one of Australia's hallmark natural attractions. Here you can discover ancient Aboriginal ways of life on guided tours of this deeply spiritual place.
This vast continent is wide open for you to explore when you choose car hire in Australia.
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Good to know when renting in Australia
In Australia the minimum age for car hire is 21 years old though choice of cars is limited, at 25 there are more cars, but you must hold a valid licence for at least 2 years.
Opt to ‘pay later’ and to pay on arrival, this gives the benefit of free cancellation any time up to the day of booking!
Please provide your licence and a valid credit card, you will also need to be in possession of an International Driving Permit if you are not from Australia.
During the process of booking a car select a different drop-off location to see if this is available, it must be organized beforehand, or charges will apply.
Our vehicles are equipped with an electronic toll device (e-Tag). Toll expenses will be automatically paid in your credit card without any additional cost.
Australians drive on the left-hand side of the road and be aware of the vast wildlife that may cross the roads including Koalas!
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Explore our car rental locations in Australia
- Adelaide Airport
- Adelaide Airport Commercials
- Albury Airport
- Armidale Airport
- Avalon Airport
- Ballina Airport
- Brisbane Airport
- Broken Hill Airport
- Bundaberg Airport
- Cairns Airport
- Canberra Airport
- Coffs Harbour Airport
- Darwin Airport
- Dubbo Airport
- Gladstone Airport
- Gold Coast Airport
- Griffith Airport
- Hervey Bay Airport
- Hobart Airport
- Karratha Airport
- Launceston Airport
- Mackay Airport
- Melbourne Airport
- Melbourne Airport Commercials
- Mildura Airport
- Mount Gambier Airport
- Narrabri Airport
- Newcastle Williamtown Airport
- Orange Airport (NSW, AU)
- Perth Airport
- Port Hedland Airport
- Port Macquarie Airport
- Rockhampton Airport
- Roma (Australia) Airport
- Sunshine Coast Airport
- Sydney Airport
- Tamworth Airport
- Taree Airport
- Toowoomba Airport
- Townsville Airport
- Wagga Wagga Airport
- Weipa Airport
- Williamtown Airport Commercial