Hiring a Car or van

Australia is a great place to tour, with good coastal roads such as The Great Ocean Road and routes along the Gold Coast. For the adventurous trips across the outback are fantastic experiences, but should be taken seriously with good preparation. To make these trips hiring a car or van is the best option.

The choice of vehicle depends on the group size and the type of journey. Australia has big cars such as the Holden, but with greater environmental concern there has been a shift towards smaller Japanese vehicles and hybrid cars. For the longer journey taking in the more remote areas travelsydney.co.uk shows the details of the routes.

All the major companies are available for hiring a car or van in Australia, as well as some local outfits in the main cities. The tour hiring a car or van is a cost effective option as fuel is relatively cheap compared with public transport costs. With a family or group this makes a lot of sense.

The companies have their operations in all the airports, especially those where international passengers arrive. The main roads between the cities are generally 3 lane highways similar to a UK motorway, with stopping points for breaks and refreshments. At travelsydney.co.uk road maps give itineraries for visitors.

On the roads, the speed limits are quite low, and there are speed cameras in all the main cities. The laws on the roads are relatively strict and the police keen, so vigilance is need for anyone hiring a car or van in Australia.