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 cultural and historical icons. Canberra is located halfway between Melbourne and Sydney and attracts numerous visitors annually with its endless choice of activities.

The Mt Ainslie and Red Hill Lookouts is famous for it's scenic views and Lake Burley Griffin, a large man made lake in the centre of the city is popular for recreational activities. Canberra is a sightseeing bonanza and a fantastic destination for a self-drive holiday with a Canberra Car Hire.

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Drive a Car Hire in Canberra

Canberra Car Hire offers freedom and convenience, and you can collect your hire car from Canberra Airport or from the downtown offices located in the city. Take a drive past Parliament Houses, memorials,  Lake Burley Griffin, modern architecture and of course the striking landscape in your very own Canberra Car Hire from DriveAway Holidays.

A fun way to get your bearing of Canberra is the climb of the Telstra Tower offering panaromic view over the city and also has 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.

A political and historical attraction is a must in Canberra, take a trip over to the 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 is a great way to end the day with 50 hectares of pure bliss and over 6000 species of native flora. The main highlight of the garden is the misted rainforest and the eucalypt forest.

Car Rental in Canberra, Australia with DriveAway

DriveAway Holidays is a Multi Award Winning Car Hire Wholesaler offering great rates on Worldwide Car Hire, Motorhome Rental and more. In conjunction with the largest Rental Car suppliers in Canberra, we provide you with convenience and more choice on your holiday. DriveAway Holidays provides 24/7 customer service and a safe, secure and reliable online booking engine. Book your Canberra Car Hire and Motorhome Hire today with DriveAway Holidays.

With no Credit Card fees, no Amendment fees and no Cancellation fee policies; DriveAway Holidays is committed to providing you with a professional and friendly service to make your self-drive holiday a memorable experience in Canberra.

DriveAway Holidays has been driving Australian overseas since 1988. Our prices are competitive, we are professional and we try our best to provide exceptional service. Working with most major car rental companies makes us one of the biggest and one of the best.