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 touring with a rental car.



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Drive a Hire Car in Tasmania

Whichever city you are arriving into, you can collect your car at the airport, cruise ship terminal or downtown, and be on your way. Driveaway Holidays’ suppliers have 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 hire car 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 Hobart 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 rental car 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 hire car 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 rental car, 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.

Rent a Car in Tasmania with DriveAway Holidays

DriveAway Holidays is a Multi Award Winning Car Rental Wholesaler offering great rates on Worldwide Car Hire, Motorhome Rental and more. In conjunction with the largest suppliers in Tasmania, 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 Tasmania Car Hire and Motorhome Rental today with DriveAway Holidays.

DriveAway Holidays can cover you for your insurance needs including personal Travel Insurance. 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 Tasmania.

DriveAway Holidays was created in 1988 and is proud to be Australia's leading self drive wholesalers. Our mission is to be the preferred choice for car rental bookings in Australia through our competitive prices, professionalism, leading technology, and most important of all, unbeatable customer service.