Book a car hire at Canberra Airport

Australia's capital city is full of charming surprises all within a short drive in your Canberra Airport car rental. Whether you’re visiting for business or pleasure, this small city will serve up great food, attractions, and hospitality everywhere you go. From historic government buildings to museums and galleries, entertainment is around every corner. Head from the capital to the coast and back again, taking your time seeing all the sights with a Canberra Airport car hire.

What you need to know about Canberra Airport car hire

Situated on the eastern side of the Australian Capital Territory, Canberra International Airport (CBR) is just a three-hour drive from Sydney. The airport boasts a modern terminal servicing both domestic and international flights. You’ll find the car rental companies on the ground floor just outside the arrivals hall. Choose from big and trusted brands such as Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, and Thrifty Car Rentals Canberra Airport. Enjoy express pick up and be on your way to enjoy the city’s hotspots in no time.

Experience Canberra’s highlights in your car hire

Being a small city compared to its counterparts like Melbourne and Sydney, Canberra enjoys relatively relaxed traffic flow. That makes it perfect for your airport rental car as you can leave the airport confident that you won’t be stuck in a jam for hours. The bustling city also tends to have wide and well-signposted roads, making it easy to navigate. However, brush up on your roundabout etiquette as Canberra definitely has its fair share of them—the city is sometimes referred to as Australia’s roundabout capital!

Ready to hit the road in your car rental? If you’re interested in Canberra’s history and cultural significance as Australia’s capital city, you should visit:

• The National Gallery – One of Australia’s largest art museums—this gallery is home to more than 166,000 works of art.

• The National Portrait Gallery – A collection of portraits of prominent Australians.

• The Australian War Memorial – The national memorial to those who have served in war.

• Parliament House – Also known as Capital Hill, it is where Parliament meets.

• The Royal Australian Mint – This is where Australia’s coins are made.

• The National Museum of Australia – A museum delving into Australia’s social history.

Nature lovers should check out:

• The National Botanic Gardens – A beautiful collection of native Australian plants that you can view as you wander through the garden.

• Lake Burley Griffin – A stunning lake right in the middle of Canberra, offering opportunities for boating, kayaking, fishing, swimming, as well as enjoying the beautiful views from shore.

• Namadgi National Park - A huge park covering most of the land area of the Australian Capital Territory. The park is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, multiple Aboriginal artefacts and stunning mountain landscapes.

If you have more time, you may opt to go on a car hire trip to Albury or Wagga Wagga. Both are within reach from Canberra in a 3 to 4 hour-drive. Discover more of Australia with a rental car from Airport Rentals!

Car hire Canberra Airport: Picking the right car for you

Before you make your rental car booking, have a think about your plans:

• If you’re staying close to Canberra's city centre, you’ll likely find an economy-size car that will do the trick for zipping around town.

• If a longer road trip out to bushland or the coast is on the cards, you may wish to opt for a larger and more spacious vehicle like a sedan or SUV.

Don’t forget to try and make your booking early, so you can secure the best car hire deal for your needs. You will have more options for both pricing and vehicle availability if you book as soon as possible.

To discover other areas near or around Canberra Airport, check out the following car hire locations:

• Canberra Braddon Car Rental
• Canberra Downtown Car Rental
• Canberra Fyshwick Car Rental
• Canberra Mitchell Car Rental