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Top tips for renting a car at Canberra airport
- Canberra is the capital city of Australia and is widely ranked as one of the world's most livable cities. One of the best ways to peruse the city and the many things to do is to grab a car hire at Canberra Airport (CBR) and venture out on your own, without having to rely on any pesky public transport or pay for overpriced taxis. Having your own car hire takes your holiday out of the hands of others and places them firmly in your grip.
- When choosing a car hire at Canberra Airport, bear in mind that parking in the city can be pricey. We recommend making sure the hotel you stay at has free parking included or offers street parking that won't cost you. You could also have a look at parking apps that'll give you discounted rates in the city. A few of them offer parking space bookings at a big reduction.
- If you're not planning on flying out of Canberra and rather carrying on your journey through Australia, consider choosing a car hire agency that also offers their services in other cities. This way, you can arrange to drop off your car hire at another location; you will likely need to pay an extra fee. This will also save you from having to drop the car off at the airport and then make your way to wherever you're going from there.
- Returning your car hire at Canberra Airport couldn't be any easier. Regardless of the company you've used, your car will be returned to the same place, which is located just across from the arrivals hall, in the ground floor offices. When approaching the airport, look out for the car hire signs and follow them to the car hire returns. If you arrive on the off chance the offices are closed, there will be a return box to leave the keys in. The airport terminal is just across the road.
- Book your rental car at Canberra airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Canberra airport
What are the requirements for hiring a car at Canberra Airport?
Firstly, companies will require you to be over 21 and have had a valid driving licence for at least 12 months. A valid credit card is needed to pay the hire and secure the deposit, and if you've booked the hire online, the same credit card must be produced when collecting the vehicle and the card owner should be present. Bear in mind that you should have a valid form of ID other than your licence. If you're under 25 years of age, you may be charged a young driver's fee on top of the car hire and you may be limited to smaller vehicles.
What amenities does the Canberra Airport car hire centre offer?
Canberra Airport's car hire facility isn't a dedicated centre and serves as a collection point, so there aren't specific amenities and facilities at the centre. You will, however, have access to the airport's facilities, which include restaurants and cafes, standard and accessible toilets, ATMs, baby-changing facilities and more. The car hire desks are located a short walk away from all of these amenities. If you have reduced mobility and need assistance, please contact the company ahead of time to alert them.
What are the recommended car hire companies at the airport?
There are around six trusted car hire companies working out of Canberra Airport, and each of them offers premium service to their customers, including Enterprise, Europcar, Thrifty, AVIS, Budget and Hertz. Enterprise offers some of the more affordable luxury sedans on the market, especially when booked through KAYAK, while AVIS has a steady stream of well-priced hatchbacks in their range. The choice is yours in the end; just know these companies are committed to providing the best service possible to their customers.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Canberra airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Canberra airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, Firefly, Hertz, keddy by Europcar, National, and Thrifty.
Canberra Airport car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
8.0
Very good
41 reviewsCleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.2
Value for money
8.2
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8.0 Very good
Sep 2023
8.0 Very good
Jul 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2023
4.0 Mediocre
Apr 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2023
Europcar
9.0
Wonderful
4 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
9.5
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6.0 Okay
Jul 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2022
Budget
8.8
Very good
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
6.0
One location in Canberra Airport
Sixt
8.2
Very good
9 reviewsCleanliness
9.5
Comfort
8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
7.7
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2023
2.0 Poor
May 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2022
Avis
8.0
Very good
1 reviewCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
8.0
One location in Canberra Airport
Hertz
8.0
Very good
1 reviewCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
6.0
One location in Canberra Airport
Thrifty
6.5
Okay
8 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
6.0
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
9.6 Wonderful
Oct 2019
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Upon return the agent was very helpful getting us to where we needed to go. Went beyond expectation.2.0 Poor
Oct 2019
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NothingCons:
The reservation was cancelled after I booked the advertised car online through a 3rd party website. It was a very disappointing experience to have to try again 5 times to actually have the booking accepted. Why don't the 3rd party rental companies and Thrifty communicate better so customers actually have a good experience instead of tearing out their hair?6.4 Okay
Jan 2017
Pros:
nothingCons:
nothing - just dropped the keys off10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2023
2.0 Poor
Feb 2022
East Coast Car Rentals
8.3
Very good
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One location in Canberra Airport
National
8.0
Very good
No reviews available
One location in Canberra Airport
keddy by Europcar
6.0
Okay
No reviews available
One location in Canberra Airport
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
4.8
Mediocre
No reviews available
One location in Canberra Airport
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
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One location in Canberra Airport
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Pialligo Ave
+61 262 496 211
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Terminal Building
+86 10 6064 1387
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