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Canberra

Home to the Australian Parliament House, Australia’s capital city of Canberra is a well-planned city situated around an artificial lake. Despite the city being smaller than other major cities in Australia, Canberra is renowned for reasons of its own, including the picturesque scenery, nearby vineyards, and vibrant festivals that are hosted there.

Why hire a car in Canberra with CarHire.com.au?

Frequently asked questions for hiring a car in Canberra

What types of vehicles are available for hire in Canberra?

With several depots across Canberra, there are many different vehicle types available for hire, including fuel-efficient hatchbacks, sedans, wagons, spacious SUVs and vans, and premium elite vehicles.

Which car rental companies serve Canberra?

Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, and Thrifty have rental locations in Canberra, and there are many other car rental providers located at Canberra Airport.

Fun ways to explore Canberra in a reliable rental car

Canberra has so much to see and do. Being the capital of Australia, you will find the National Museum and National Art Gallery, along with Parliament House. With so many options for day trips, hire a car! The weather is very cold in winter and comfortable in summer, so all year round a hire car will give you comfortable, convenient transport.

There are plenty of things to see and do in and around Canberra, but one of your first stops should be the top of Telstra Tower. Here you can see the whole city spread out before you. Finish off with a bike ride or a paddle boat hire on the lake or a trip to the War Memorial after lunch. Questacon is a great day out for those with children, or even just those interested in science and technology.

Once you’ve done the city itself justice then there are plenty of great destinations within a day trip of Canberra, especially if you’ve hired a rental car. A drive to Goulburn or Cooma provides a great place to stop and have lunch with eclectic, interesting shops to explore. The locals also recommend Bungendore, which is about an hour from the city, depending on your starting point.

Nearby Canberra

Book AtMiles/km
Braddon1/1
Pialligo3/5
Fyshwick4/7
Mitchell5/7
Queanbeyan8/12
*Distance is calculated aerial. Actual will be different.

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