Kalgoorlie car rentals

For Kalgoorlie car hire, any type of car will do if you stay in the city area. If you want to explore more remote areas, an SUV or a 4WD might be the better option. As Kalgoorlie is a mining centre, it is well connected with three highways leading from it: the Great Eastern Highway to the west, the Esperance Highway to the south, and the Goldfields Highway to the north.

The maximum speed limit in Australia is 110 km/h. In metropolitan areas, it is usually 60 km/h; in suburban areas, it is 50 km/h; and in school areas, it is 40 km/h. Look out for signs to guide you as they override any general rules or conditions. Police use radar devices to monitor vehicles and issue fines for speeding.

You can park in any designated parking areas, but make sure you read the parking sign carefully. Some parking has time limits and fees; be sure to display the ticket in the window of your vehicle. Always park with the flow of traffic, as vehicles are not allowed to park facing oncoming traffic. If you have a current registered Disability Parking Permit, you are usually permitted to use street or kerbside parking for double the signposted time.

The average gas price in Kalgoorlie is ₪14.75 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between ₪177 and ₪236, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Kia Stonic or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Kalgoorlie.

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An Intermediate car rental in Kalgoorlie costs ₪215 per day, on average.

A Special car rental in Kalgoorlie costs ₪173 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Kalgoorlie costs ₪259 per day, on average.

You’ll need an open driver's licence that covers the type of vehicle you wish to hire. International visitors with foreign driver's licences are generally welcome, subject to certain conditions. Your licence must be in English or accompanied by an International Driver's Permit (IDP) printed in English. Furthermore, you will need to provide your passport as identification when hiring a car in Kalgoorlie.

Many car hire companies have policies in place that prohibit the use of their vehicles on unpaved roads or certain types of terrain. So, it's always best to double-check with your hire provider before embarking on an adventure to spots like Fitzgerald River National Park, via dirt tracks like John Forrest Rd.