Hobart car hire

Some car hire companies in Hobart which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Europcar, Enterprise and Thrifty

On average a hire car in Hobart costs £22 per day.

The average price of fuel in Hobart is £3.02 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £36 and £48, depending on the car size.

Economy (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Hobart.

Car hire companies onsite at Hobart airport include Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast Car Rentals, Apex, Sixt, Enterprise, Thrifty, Avis, Budget and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Hobart airport to off-airport locations include Bargain Car Rentals, Europcar, Sixt, Enterprise, Thrifty, Avis, Budget and Alamo.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Economy car hire in Hobart costs £18 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Hobart costs £24 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Hobart costs £42 per day, on average.

In Hobart, cars are most frequently hired at Bargain Car Rentals Hobart Airport (10 miles from city centre).

On average hiring a car in Hobart costs £151 per week (£22 per day).

On average a car hire in Hobart costs £647 per month (£22 per day).

Smaller vehicles such as sedans, coupes, and compacts are certainly some of the best options for would-be renters visiting Hobart. The city’s central business district has a few one-way streets that make smaller cars a more attractive option for many drivers. Also, the smaller parking spaces typical of the city’s streetside parking may not fit larger vehicles.

The speed limit starts off at 30 km/h (18 mph) in residential areas and up to 50 km/h (31 mph) on urban roads. Out on the highways and motorways, the speed limit jumps up to 100 or 110 km/h (62 or 68 mph) depending on the size of the road and whether it is divided or not. On gravel roads, which are found outside of the city in smaller communities, the speed limit is 80 km/h (50 mph).

Petrol prices are an average of AU$1.50 ($1.11 USD) per liter of petrol in Hobart. In gallons that is the equivalent of AU$5.68 ($4.19 USD) per gallon of gas. Check what time of year you will be traveling and needing to rent a car as petrol prices will also change depending on holiday periods.

The downtown area of Hobart has plenty of parking garages and lots available. Drivers should have no issue finding parking even during the busiest parts of the day. Outside of the city center, though, streetside parking is often the best option as the streets in the peripheral areas tend to be on the more spacious side.