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Situated on the banks of the Brisbane River, the city of Brisbane is one of Australia’s most popular travel destinations among sports fans and those who enjoy warmer weather. Its proximity to both the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast makes it an ideal base for travellers planning to explore Queensland’s southeast.
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A wide variety of vehicle types are available to hire in Brisbane, including economy, compact, electric, fullsize, premium, hybrid, intermediate, standard, SUV, van, sports vehicles.
Avis, Budget, Dollar, East Coast, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, and Thrifty have rental locations in and around Brisbane, including within Brisbane Airport.
Yes, the per-day rates of certain rental cars usually decrease if you book for a longer duration. However, it still depends on the car rental provider, and some vehicle types may not be available depending on the date, so it is better to compare different booking durations first to see what your options are.
Leave your hire car at your accommodation when you explore the city itself. The Loop downtown service is a CBD service which will get you from one end of town to the other. It runs Monday to Friday every ten minutes so you can simply hop on at the red bus stops. The Spring Hill loop runs between 8am-6pm Monday to Friday with twelve stops in the CBD and Spring Hill. All children under four travel free on Brisbane’s public transport system. There is also a service that links the city to the airport which means you can skip the city traffic when heading to or from your flight.
Just an hour’s drive north-west of Brisbane you’ll find yourself driving along gorgeous, winding mountain roads lined with gum trees and stretches of rain forest. This road is favoured by motorbike riders and people on weekend pleasure drives — and you might see the occasional brave hiker or jogger pushing themselves to the limit. Make no mistake, this is a steep climb at times.
If you’re keen to head north on your day trip then the Sunshine Coast and Noosa should be top of your list of priority destinations. The drive will prove picturesque as you discover the Glasshouse Mountains on your left as you pass by pineapple farms on your way to Noosa. The world heritage listed Fraser Island is also a must-see. It is dotted with beautiful freshwater lakes.
If you are after a real road-trip, consider the Whitsundays which are some of the most beautiful tropical islands in the world. Located in far north Queensland, the Whitsundays got their name from the history books. Captain James Cook passed through Whitsunday passage on Sunday the fourth of June — which happened to be Whit Sunday, the seventh Sunday after Easter. The Whitsundays are usually accessed from Airlie beach, about a 12 hour drive from Brisbane.
| Book At | Miles/km |
|---|---|
| Hamilton | 3/5 |
| Kenmore | 7/11 |
| Brisbane Airport | 8/13 |
| Boondall | 8/13 |
| Brendale | 10/16 |
| Strathpine | 12/19 |
| Slacks Creek | 13/22 |
| *Distance is calculated aerial. Actual will be different. | |
