Canberra Airport (CBR)
Car Hire / Rental
(Canberra, Australian Capital Territory - ACT, Australia)
Canberra Airport (CBR) boasts a number of major car rental / car hire companies for those intending to rent a car upon arrival in Canberra, in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Major car rental operators also have offices in central Canberra, together with a number of smaller firms, which compete by offering particularly competitive deals. Car rental is cheaper when mileage is restricted, suiting those who are not planning to travel long distances.
The area surrounding Canberra is easy to explore, with both the Hume Highway and the Barton Highway being located on the northern side of the city and leading to Sydney and beyond. Major roads on the southern side of Canberra include the Monaro Highway, which connects Cooma and other nearby towns.
Car Rental, Driving and Parking in Canberra
Central Canberra boasts plenty of parking spaces and it is usually easy to find somewhere to park. However, small and centrally located car parks often fill up quickly. Many hotels contain their own parking lots, together with shopping centres, where the first few hours of parking tend to be free of charge.
When hiring cars at Canberra Airport, be sure to check what is covered by the insurance policy before driving away. Cars are always fitted with air conditioning and are right-hand drive, being driven on the left-hand side of the road throughout Australia.
Canberra is a thriving tourist destination in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and it is sensible to reserve cars in advance. Most car firms at the airport are grouped as economy, compact, intermediate, luxury and 4WD.
Speed limits in Canberra, Australia
Urban areas: 60 kph / 38 mph
Open roads: 100 kph / 63 mph
Motorways / highways: 110 kph / 70 mph
Canberra Airport (CBR) Car Rental Companies
The following car rental firms and car hire companies are available at Canberra Airport:
- Avis
- Budget
- Europcar
- HERTZ
- Thrifty
Canberra Airport (CBR) Car Rental
