Hobart car hire

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Cheap car hire in Hobart

Economy£14/day
Compact£29/day
Intermediate£39/day
SUV£38/day
People carrier£110/day
Full-size SUV£63/day
Passenger van£159/day
Premium SUV£39/day
Compact SUV£20/day
Standard SUV£25/day
Intermediate SUV£25/day
Supplier choice£36/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Hobart

  • It is highly advantageous to rent a car in Hobart as the public transportation in the city is somewhat limited. The main form of transit available is the public bus, but for groups or families visiting Hobart this likely won’t be as efficient or comfortable as a hire car. Also, if you plan on visiting any of the neighboring attractions such as Wellington Park (21 km or 13 miles away), it is often cheaper to drive there yourself rather than joining a tour.
  • Looking to pick up a hire car upon landing in Hobart so you can begin your Tasmanian journey? If your flight is arriving at Hobart International Airport, you will find all the airport’s various hire car counters located in the Arrivals section of the airport.
  • Driving in Hobart is a simple and easy affair for the most part, but there is one thing to remember when heading out onto the roads outside the city -- namely, the winding roads. Many of the roads and highways can be surprisingly curvy as they move up and down the hills, so caution is advised. This is especially the case in difficult weather conditions such as rain or snow.
  • Rush hour in Hobart starts off in the morning around 6:30 a.m. and lasts until 9:00 a.m. throughout the work week. The afternoon traffic picks up around 4:00 p.m. and finishes shortly after 6:00 p.m. Most of the streets don’t feature too much congestion but Davey Street is one to avoid if possible.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in Hobart for £30 or less
  • Book your car hire in Hobart at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Off-airport car hire locations in Hobart are around 57% cheaper than airport locations on average
  • Compact car hire in Hobart are around 2% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about car hire in Hobart

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Hobart?

    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.

  • What’s the speed limit in Hobart?

    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).

  • Where are the best places to park in Hobart?

    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.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Hobart?

    On average a car hire in Hobart costs £36 per day.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in Hobart?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Bargain Car Rentals (£14/day), Sixt (£38/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (£39/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Bargain Car Rentals 173 Harrington St Hobart Tas 7000 (1 miles from the city centre).

  • How much is the price of fuel in Hobart?

    The average price of fuel in Hobart is £3.46 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £41 and £55, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Hobart?

    Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Hobart.

  • Which car hire agencies are at Hobart airport (HBA)?

    Car hire companies onsite at Hobart airport include Bargain Car Rentals, YesDrive Car Rental, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Sixt, Apex, Alamo, Budget and National.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Hobart airport (HBA)?

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

  • How can I find car hires near me in Hobart?

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

  • How much does a Compact car hire cost in Hobart?

    A Compact car hire in Hobart costs £37 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Hobart?

    An Economy car hire in Hobart costs £53 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Hobart?

    A Full Size car hire in Hobart costs £33 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular car hire location in Hobart?

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

  • How much does a car hire in Hobart cost for a week?

    On average a car hire in Hobart costs £254 per week (£36 per day).

  • How much does a car hire in Hobart cost for a month?

    On average a car hire in Hobart costs £1,088 per month (£36 per day).

  • Should I get insurance when hiring a car in Hobart?

    Most car hire providers in Hobart offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Hobart, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

Hobart car hire reviews and directory

East Coast Car Rentals

9.4

Wonderful

18 reviews

Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

9.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.6

Value for money

8.8

Locations in Hobart

273 Kennedy Drive, Cambridge

+61 1800 474 258

Monday09:00 - 20:00
Tuesday09:00 - 20:00
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8.0 Very Good

Feb 2023

KAYAK
The hire process was simple and quick

9.6 Wonderful

Mar 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

Bit slow to pick up

9.2 Wonderful

Jan 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

All good in Tasmania

10.0 Wonderful

Sept 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Standard, reliability & economy of Suzuki Swift Fast, no-fuss service from staff Convenient shuttle service to & from airport

Cons:

Nothing

10.0 Wonderful

Sept 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

car condition, service and rates.

10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy to deal with, convenient off site pick up and drop off and very reasonable rates. I would definitely use them again as cars were good and they are by far the cheapest car rental company I have ever used.

Cons:

Dropped off prior to opening time at 7am but didn't get loaded onto bus for 15 minutes. Maybe they could start work 15 minutes earlier to check cars so we can get to airport on time. Also, clients had to work out who should go on first bus to airport based on flight departure times. I think the staff could have organised this. Excess was $5500, we would like to pay a (very) small amount extra to reduce this to $5000 as this is what our travel insurance will cover.

1 out of 4

Ace Rental Cars

9.2

Wonderful

13 reviews

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.8

Value for money

8.8

2 locations in Hobart

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Locations in Hobart

122, Harrington Steet

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Hobart International Airport, 1 Gatty Street

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10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2022

KAYAK
Effortless pickup and return, very friendly agent.

10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2022

KAYAK
Really good cars and good company rental cars

8.0 Very Good

Feb 2022

KAYAK
The price was very good

8.0 Very Good

Feb 2022

KAYAK
Good company to deal with. good car.

10.0 Wonderful

Jan 2022

KAYAK
All ran smoothly

10.0 Wonderful

Jan 2022

KAYAK
I think I paid too much for my 8 days rental. Plus charge me international fee. Not happy

1 out of 2

Thrifty

9.0

Wonderful

3 reviews

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

9.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.3

Value for money

6.6

2 locations in Hobart

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Locations in Hobart

1 Gatty St

+61 136139

Monday06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday07:00 - 23:00
Thursday07:00 - 23:00
Friday07:00 - 23:00
Saturday06:00 - 23:00
Sunday07:00 - 23:00
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In Terminal

+61 3 6248 5678

Monday08:00 - 21:00
Tuesday08:00 - 21:00
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Sixt

8.8

Very Good

8 reviews

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.3

Value for money

8.1

Locations in Hobart

290 Argyle Street

+61 3 6234 1341

Monday08:00 - 21:00
Tuesday08:00 - 21:00
Wednesday08:00 - 21:00
Thursday08:00 - 21:00
Friday08:00 - 21:00
Saturday08:00 - 21:00
Sunday08:00 - 21:00
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Terminal Building, Hobart

+61 3 6248 5678

Monday07:30 - 22:00
Tuesday07:30 - 22:00
Wednesday07:30 - 22:00
Thursday07:30 - 22:00
Friday07:30 - 22:00
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9.6 Wonderful

Oct 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Car was waiting for us...no delays. Clean, and gassed up.

Cons:

Car was old...it had over 117,000km on odometer, plus a weak battery making for difficult starting. But having said that, the car made it through iur rental period ok.

8.0 Very Good

Feb 2023

KAYAK
Great staff and help when needed.

10.0 Wonderful

Nov 2022

KAYAK
Great customer service at Hobart airport

10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2022

KAYAK
Would love the ability to select from a range of available vehicles or request a specific model of vehicle. Pick up and drop off quick and easy, 3 minutes walk from the terminal building.

10.0 Wonderful

Dec 2021

KAYAK
Warm friendly service, very proactive, flexible. Will use them again

10.0 Wonderful

Nov 2021

KAYAK
Sixt was fantastic. The shuttle bus driver came to pick us up at Hobart Airport, despite being unable to find our booking. He spent an hour with us until the problem with Kayak had been sorted and they had assigned a vehicle for us and sent an email confirming this. He then took us to Cambridge Sixt rentals and explained to the receptionist the situation. We received a better car and completed all necessary paperwork in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. We could not have asked for better service when renting and returning the car.

1 out of 3

Bargain Car Rentals

8.7

Very Good

2 reviews
Cheapest deal
Most popular

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

7.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.5

Locations in Hobart

173 Harrington St Hobart Tas

+61 1300 729 230

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173 Harrington Street

+61 1300 729 230

Monday08:00 - 21:00
Tuesday08:00 - 21:00
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Hobart Airport

+61 1300 729 230

Monday07:00 - 23:00
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Budget

8.7

Very Good

12 reviews

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.8

Value for money

7.8

Locations in Hobart

96 Harrington St

+61 3 6213 9600

Monday08:00 - 21:00
Tuesday08:00 - 21:00
Wednesday08:00 - 21:00
Thursday08:00 - 21:00
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Saturday08:00 - 21:00
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Domestic Terminal

+61 3 6215 7100

Monday05:00 - 23:30
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10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2022

KAYAK
Everything was fantastic but price was outrageous

10.0 Wonderful

Nov 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Helpful, friendly customer service and easy car pickup.

2.0 Poor

Dec 2016

KAYAK

Cons:

Wouldn't honor my reservation price and tried to charge me over 5X the rate I confirmed with Kayak. She said, "its Christmas week, I can't honor that price." I had to take a taxi into the city and make other arrangements. Don't use Kayak for international reservations.

4.0 Mediocre

Oct 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Compact car and efficiency of fuel

Cons:

Poor condition of vehicle. Vehicle made rattling noise from engine, which made us insecure of car breaking down. When defrost / a/c system was powered an extremely loud and disturbing sound came from what I imagine is the compressor. This last condition resulted in lots of vibration in the car when idle.

8.0 Very Good

Jan 2023

KAYAK
I was very happy with the whole team. the car and the way I was dealt with. could not be happier.

10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2022

KAYAK
Super easy to alter or make changes to bookings. Always online and well maintained cars.

1 out of 3

Avis

8.3

Very Good

9 reviews

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.4

Value for money

8.0

2 locations in Hobart

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2-4 Market Place

+61 3 6214 1702

Monday08:00 - 21:00
Tuesday08:00 - 21:00
Wednesday08:00 - 21:00
Thursday08:00 - 21:00
Friday08:00 - 21:00
Saturday08:00 - 21:00
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Airport Dr

+61 3 6248 5424

Monday07:30 - 22:00
Tuesday07:30 - 22:00
Wednesday07:30 - 22:00
Thursday07:30 - 22:00
Friday07:30 - 22:00
Saturday07:30 - 22:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Sept 2023

KAYAK
We had very wonderful experience with Avis in Tasmania especially staffs were very friendly and helpful. Dipa helped us out getting our car very simple and she also gave us some guidance on which places to visit in Tasmania. We did not had any issues with the car and very convenient to pick up and drop off the car at the airport. So, Thank you Dipa and other staffs for your excellent service. 😊😊

9.6 Wonderful

Mar 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Very quick and easy pick up and drop off

2.0 Poor

Jan 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Avis didnt knew i was renting and did not had a car for me

10.0 Wonderful

Nov 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

great little nearly new car. Great gas mileage. Pick up and drop off were fast and efficient.

Cons:

The available pick up and return hours were very limited at both the airport and in town.

10.0 Wonderful

Jan 2022

KAYAK
We had a difficult situation with the Covid restrictions and they we extremely helpful.

1 out of 2

Apex

8.0

Very Good

1 review

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

Locations in Hobart

Cnr Holyman Ave & Addison Dr, Cambridge, TAS

+61 362 484 958

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8.0 Very Good

May 2022

KAYAK
Being offsite meant extra time spent getting to the depot

1 out of 1

Dollar

8.0

Very Good

1 review

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Hobart

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Locations in Hobart

1 Gatty St

+61 1800 501 934

Monday06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday07:00 - 23:00
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Saturday06:00 - 23:00
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Europcar

10.0

Wonderful

No reviews available

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

Locations in Hobart

112 Harrington Street

+61 3 6231 1077

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YesDrive Car Rental

10.0

Wonderful

No reviews available

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

Locations in Hobart

4B/1,Stanton Place, Cambridge, TAS, , Hobart

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.0

Wonderful

No reviews available

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

8.0

Locations in Hobart

67a Argyle Street

+61 3 6159 6156

Monday08:30 - 15:30
Tuesday08:30 - 15:30
Wednesday08:30 - 15:30
Thursday08:30 - 15:30
Friday08:30 - 15:30
Saturday09:00 - 20:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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Car Rental Hall Strachan St

+61 3 6248 4043

Monday07:30 - 22:00
Tuesday07:30 - 22:00
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Alamo

8.9

Very Good

No reviews available

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

8.8

One location in Hobart

from £50/day

Locations in Hobart

Car Rental Hall

+61 3 6248 4043

Monday07:30 - 22:00
Tuesday07:30 - 22:00
Wednesday07:30 - 22:00
Thursday07:30 - 22:00
Friday07:30 - 22:00
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Hertz

10.0

Wonderful

1 review
Best rated

2 locations in Hobart

Locations in Hobart

1 Gatty St

+61 3 6235 9670

Monday06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday07:00 - 23:00
Thursday07:00 - 23:00
Friday07:00 - 23:00
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1 Gatty St

+61 3 6248 4444

Monday06:30 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Feb 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Good option for traveling in Tasmania. Very convenient to pick up and drop off. Car wad brand-new and very clean.

keddy by Europcar

8.0

Very Good

No reviews available

2 locations in Hobart

Locations in Hobart

1 Gatty St

61 3 62485849

Monday07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday07:00 - 23:00
Thursday07:00 - 23:00
Friday07:00 - 23:0022:00 - 22:30
Saturday07:00 - 23:00
Sunday22:00 - 22:3007:00 - 23:00

112 HARRINGTON STREET

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National

8.0

Very Good

No reviews available

One location in Hobart

from £171/day

Locations in Hobart

Strachan Street Cambridge

+61 3 6248 4043

Monday07:30 - 22:00
Tuesday07:30 - 22:00
Wednesday07:30 - 22:00
Thursday07:30 - 22:00
Friday07:30 - 22:00
Saturday07:30 - 22:00
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Firefly

7.6

Good

No reviews available

One location in Hobart

Locations in Hobart

122 Harrington St

+61 3 6235 9650

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JUCY

6.3

Okay

No reviews available

One location in Hobart

Locations in Hobart

1 Hawkesford Road

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Bargain Rental Cars

8.7

Very Good

No reviews available

One location in Hobart

Locations in Hobart

173 Harrington Street

+61 1300 729 230

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Right Cars

5.2

Fair

No reviews available

One location in Hobart

Locations in Hobart

1 Gatty St

+61 364 277 940

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Routes Car & Truck Rentals

4.8

Mediocre

No reviews available

One location in Hobart

Locations in Hobart

112 Harrington St

Monday08:00 - 21:00
Tuesday08:00 - 21:00
Wednesday08:00 - 21:00
Thursday08:00 - 21:00
Friday08:00 - 21:00
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
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Sunnycars

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4 locations in Hobart

Locations in Hobart

112 Harrington Street

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122 Harrington Street

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Gatty Street & Holyman Ave

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Terminal Building

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Red Spot

No score available yet

2 locations in Hobart

Locations in Hobart

67a Argyle Street

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Hobart Airport

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Shouqi

No score available yet

One location in Hobart

Locations in Hobart

Hobart Airport

+86 10 6064 1387

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68 travellers who hired a car in Hobart gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.0

Car hire locations in or near Hobart

Good to know

Most popular agency

Bargain Car Rentals

Most popular car type

Compact

Average price

£36/day

Good deal

£30/day

When to book a car hire in Hobart

Average daily price per month
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Car hire insurance in Hobart

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Hobart car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Hobart.

Deductible

Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Hobart car hire.