Cheap Car Hire in Australia - Driving Information
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Australia has over 556,000 miles of highways that can take you all over the continent. From Sydney on the east coast to Perth on the west there are plenty of must-see destinations for you to work into your chosen route. It's a very different experience from driving in the UK - for instance, it's not uncommon to see a kangaroo as you drive in some of the remote areas of Australia! Car Rental Requirements
To rent a car you must be at least 21 years old (age may vary by car category) and have held your license for one year. Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge. The maximum age to rent with some suppliers is 75 years old. Seatbelts are mandatory for the driver and passengers. Speed Limits
Speed limits in Australia are as follows: City: 35mph/60kph Highway: 68mph/110kph
Rules of the Road
In Australia, you must drive your car on the left hand side of the road. The steering wheel is on the right hand side of the car. Fuel
There are plenty of petrol stations, which are open for different hours depending on location. Most accept international credit cards. Unleaded petrol costs approximately $1.34* per gallon (Australian dollars). Petrol tends to cost more in country areas.
*Price correct at time of publication: to check up-to-date prices, visit www.motormouth.com.au
Tolls
In Australia, a number of freeways have been tolled in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Notably, there is a toll to cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge. As a guide, these tolls cost about $3* each (Australian dollars). Tolls are collected either electronically or in cash toll kiosks, although Australia is moving towards a completely electronic toll collection. *Price correct at time of publication. For information on tolls in Melbourne, visit www.citylink.com.au Parking
Parking lots and meters are common in major Australian cities. You may park at a meter for up to two hours. With your cheap car hire in Australia it is important that you have looked through some of these rules and regulations about driving a car to ensure you have the safest possible journey.
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