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Canberra Car Hire
Canberra is Australia's capital city, home to Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial, and the National Gallery. It is a city steeped in Australian culture and history. Canberra is located between Melbourne and Sydney , attracting visitors annually with its endless choice of activities.
Mt Ainslie and Red Hill Lookouts are famous for their scenic views and Lake Burley Griffin, a large man made lake in the city centre, popular for recreational activities. Canberra is a sightseeing bonanza and a fantastic destination for a self-drive holiday with a Canberra car hire.
Car Hire Canberra
Canberra car hire offers freedom and convenience, collect your Canberra rental car from Canberra Airport or from the one of the downtown offices located around the city. Drive past Parliament House, memorials, Lake Burley Griffin, modern architecture and of course the striking landscape all in your very own Canberra car hire from DriveAway Holidays.
Drive a Car Hire in Canberra
A fun way to get your bearings of Canberra is to climb Telstra Tower, offering panaromic views of the city, also featuring a revolving restaurant. Check out the Captain Cook Memorial Water Jet located on Lake Burley. This is a famous landmark of Canberra, commemorating Captain Cook's discovery of Australia's east coast. You can either view it from Regatta Point, or get up close and personal in a hired paddleboat.
Take a trip over to Old Parliament House which gives you a real feel of the political importance of this building. It now stands as a museum displaying historical photos in the main rooms and many fascinating statues. Travel over to the beautiful Roman Catholic Cathedral, St Christopher;s Cathedral built in the 1930's. The National Botanic Gardens are a great way to end the day with 50 hectares of amazing garden and over 6000 species of native flora. The main highlight of the garden is the misted rainforest and the eucalypt forest.
Car Hire Depot Information in Canberra
Canberra Car Hire from DriveAway Holidays offers unbeatable rates with our reputable suppliers including Avis, Thrifty, Europcar and Hertz. These suppliers are all located at Canberra’s Airport Terminal building and downtown depots located in the city. Canberra airport is located just 10 kilometres from the city, approximately 20 minutes drive.
Car Hire Distances from Canberra
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Wollongong – 230 km’s (3 hrs / 10 mins)
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Batemans Bay – 150 km’s (2 hrs / 10 mins)
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Sydney– 285 km’s (3 hrs / 35 mins)
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Melbourne – 665 km’s (7 hrs / 45 mins)
For additional driving information in Australia, please visit: Australia Road Rules and Driving Tips