What is the minimum age to drive a hire car in Australia?
Different car hire companies classify young drivers in different ways. The vast majority of car hire companies in Australia do not allow a driver under 21 to drive one of their cars. You may be able to drive if you are between 21 and 25, but you might have to pay what is known as a Young Driver Fee. The size of the fee will also depend on the class of car, and the size of the engine. One possible solution is for someone older in your group to drive.
Because Rentalcars works with hundreds of car hire companies, not just in Australia but in 200 other countries worldwide, you can compare several different cars to find the ones with the lowest Young Driver Fee, or even no Young Driver Fee at all.
Can I hire a car one-way from Sydney to Melbourne?
Yes – you can easily book a one-way car hire from one place in Australia to another. If you want to do this, just choose a different drop-off location. Be aware that many car hire companies will require you to pay a One Way Fee, commonly known as a drop charge, for this type of car hire.
When you search for a one-way rental in Australia on Rentalcars, we tell you (before you book) if a car hire company would charge a One Way Fee. And since we deal with so many car hire companies in Australia, you can easily compare them to find the ones with the smallest fees, or even no One Way Fee at all.
Which car hire companies should I use in Australia?
Rentalcars works with all the top car hire companies in Australia, from international brands like Hertz, Avis and Budget, to local companies like Redspot and Bargain.
We compare all Car Hire in Australia in a single search, so you don’t have to visit each company’s website individually to find the cheapest deals. That said, we are more than just a price comparison site – we also give you all the information you need to make an informed decision, not just based on prices but also fuel policies, ratings, car size, pick-up locations and more.
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