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Tasmania Car Hire

Car Hire in Tasmania

Isolated from the rest of the world for thousands of years, Tasmania has managed to retain beauty and character that most places only have in their history books. Some of the oldest forests in the world, along with amazing coastlines and historic cities all combine to make Tasmania the ideal destination for a driving holiday.

Drive a Car in Tasmania

Whichever city you are arriving into, you can collect your car hire at the airport, cruise ship terminal or downtown, and be on your way. Suppliers also offer depots in all major cities throughout Tasmania, including Hobart and Launceston, and also Devonport and Burnie.

With excellent highways connecting all major attractions on the island, virtually everything can be reached in a short scenic drive. You can visit the warm and friendly city of Hobart in the south of the island, and check out all the sights in the area. While here, why not check out some famous local produce such as the Cascade Brewery, or for those with a sweet tooth, the Cadbury Chocolate Factory. Towering high about Hobart is Mount Wellington, a rugged peak rising up over 1200m above the city. Drive your car hire up to the summit of the mountain, from where you will be greeted with amazing panoramic views of the area. .

To the south east of Tasmania is Port Arthur, one of Australia’s most historic towns. Used as a penal colony in the 1800s, many impressive stone buildings were built using convict labour and several of these, including a gothic style church have been restored and are open to visitors.

Drive your car hire along the east coast of Tasmania, where you will find more of the stunning scenery for which the island is famous. Particularly worth a visit is Freycinet National Park, which contains rugged mountain ranges, towering over pristine beaches with crystal clear waters. Drive your Car Hire into the park, and take the walk up to one of the many lookouts, definitely worth a visit for lovers of the outdoors.

A must for anyone travelling in Tasmania with a car hire, is a trip to Cradle Mountain, located a short distance north west from the centre of the island. From the lookouts at the top of the mountain, you will be rewarded with views of stunning lakes and rugged unspoilt horizons, which make the mountain one of Tasmania’s most popular attractions.

Car Hire Depot information in Tasmania

DriveAway Holidays is made easy with great rates and choices between reputable suppliers including Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Thrifty and Red Spot. Our suppliers are located either at the airport terminal, or just outside the terminal grounds with shuttle services available for your convenience.