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There are speed limits of 100-130 km/h on freeways and 50 km/h in built-up areas.
From coast to the vast extension of outbacks, self-drive touring is one of the most recommended ways to explore the Down Under. We have prepared this guide for you to help you ease your mind when planning a trip to Australia.
Driving is on the left-hand side of the road. Do not overtake on the left-hand side and do not overtake if there are solid white lines. At roundabouts, you must give way to vehicles already on the roundabout and select your lane early.
Speed LimitThere are speed limits of 100-130 km/h on freeways and 50 km/h in built-up areas.
Traffic SignsThese are some specific signs you may encounter and be unfamiliar with when driving in Australia. Even though most of them are self-explanatory, it is strongly advised to make sure you can understand them before taking the road.
Australian regulatory signs have different shapes.
 Give Way |  Stop |  No U-turn |  50 km/h Speed Limit |  Speed Derestriction |
Warning signs are diamond-shaped and mostly with a yellow background.
 Speed Limit Ahead (Used in Western Australia) |  Steep Descent |  Two-way Traffic Ahead |  Pedestrians |  Railway Level Crossing on Road Ahead |  Railway Level Crossing on Road Ahead (Skewed) (Left) |  Railway Level Crossing on Road Ahead (Skewed) (Right) |
Information signs are rectangular with red or green backgrounds.
 Exit |  Reduce Speed Now |
For a complete traffic and road signs, you may refer to this Australia road user handbook.
Seatbelt LawsAll passengers are required to have their seatbelt fastened at all times when the vehicle is moving. Failure to do so can result in a fine of AU$250.
Booster Seat LawsBabies up to 6 months must be installed on a rear-facing car seat, and children from 6 months to 4 years are allowed on both forward and rear-facing seats.
Please be aware that children up to 4 years old cannot travel on the front seat unless the car is a two-seater.
Finally, a booster seat or forward facing seat must be used for children between 4 and 7 years old. A child of this age is only allowed on the front seat if there is no other seat available for them.
Parking· Forbidden Parking
Cars are not allowed to be parked on the following spots as doing so can result in a fine:
- On the footpath or nature strip as these places are for people.
- On a yellow line.
- In a way that blocks other cars from entering or exiting the driveway. In an emergency, the car may be towed away.
- Less than10 metres (approximately 2 large car lengths) from an intersection so that other cars can safely pass without causing danger.
- In a place that has been marked with ‘No Stopping’ or ‘No Standing’. A ‘No Standing’ sign indicates motorist may not park a car unless they remain in the vehicle and for no more than three minutes.
· Parking Signs
Parking signs in Australia may specify multiple times, places, durations, restrictions and vehicle categories in a condensed form on a single sign. Letter P signs are 'permissive' parking signs where parking is permitted for the time specified. A guide to the most common parking signs is below:
- '1/2P', '1P', '3P': Vehicles can be parked here for half an hour, one hour, or three hours.
- '630AM-730 PM Mon-Fri': Vehicles may be parked here only at the specified times - in this case, between 06:30 and 19:30 from Monday to Friday.
- 'P'(no number): Permissive parking zone
- '15 minute', '20 minute', '45 minute': Vehicles may be parked here only for the specified number of minutes
· Paid Parking
There are municipal parking garages and lots, metered parking alongside the road and ticket machine parking in most towns and cities.
Fuel PricesThe average value for Australia gasoline price during July to October 2017 is AU$1.26, while diesel is 3 cents higher.
TollSydney, Brisbane and Melbourne are the only three cities in Australia featuring toll roads. Toll roads in Australia use free-flowing tolling, with no toll booth along the entire length of the system to optimize traffic flow. An electronic toll collection system is usually used instead.
If you plan to use toll roads in Australia, we suggest you rent an e-toll/e-pass device from the car hire company, enabling an automatic payment of the toll fee directly from your credit card. Please note that e-toll/e-pass devices are subject to availability at the rental desk.
If you have any question related to your toll fee billing, feel free to contact QEEQ' 24/7 customer service team for assistance.
DUI LawsIn all states of Australia, the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers is below 0.05%. Drink driving is treated as a major offence and any person driving a vehicle over the legal limit may face penalties ranging from the suspension, disqualification or cancellation of their licence, fines to imprisonment, depending on the gravity of the offence.
Traffic FinesFailure to pay the road or parking violation fines can have some long-term consequences, especially for international travellers. Not paying fines could affect your next visit to Australia as infringement notice are inserted into the Police Central Names Index (CNI) and the National Names Index (NNI).
However, paying fines is not a challenge for renters since the car hire company will pass on the offence information to the authorities and a post or email notification will be sent to you if some traffic laws have been breached. Note that the fine usually comes with a service/administration fee as well.
It is advisable for you to contact EasryRentCars' 24/7 customer service team if you have any question on this matter.
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March 2, 2025
Destination: Cairns
Great downtown location for a renting a car for a 1-day trip for several people to avoid purchasing multiple multiple bus tour tickets!
View moreMarch 2, 2025
Destination: Melbourne
perfect
View moreMarch 1, 2025
Destination: Cairns
No
View moreMarch 1, 2025
Destination: Gold Coast
The drop off location was not open as their hours described which caused a massive headache and almost missing a flight
View moreFebruary 28, 2025
Destination: Launceston
There was an older lady picked up at same time as us. She was struggling with her luggage and no one from Bargain offered her any help.
View moreFebruary 26, 2025
Destination: Maroochydore
Consistency in product. Pick up process could have been quicker.
View moreFebruary 24, 2025
Destination: Hobart
일단 렌터카 들이 QEEQ에 대해서 모른다고하고 예약은 되어있으니 이용할 수 있다고했다. 그리고 계약 사항(선택한 보험)에 대해서 모르고 다른 보험을 강요하녀 40불을 더 지급할 수 밖에 없었다. 여행중 이 것에 대해서 물어볼 사람도 도움을 받을 곳도 없었다 다이아몬드 회원 신청을 취소 후 환불 받고싶다.
View moreFebruary 22, 2025
Destination: Adelaide
Great car, my first ev hybrid so I liked it, one of the staff was a little abrupt but over all good
View moreFebruary 20, 2025
Destination: Sydney
The KIA van we got was huge. Exactly enough space for 6 adults, 6 big suitcase and 4 carry-on sized bags. The car was clean on the outside, some dirt on the floor, which was difficult to remove as the car had no floor mats. We had to fill up the window flusher liquid, as it was totally empty upon pick up. The car performed great and was a breeze to drive long distance.
View moreFebruary 20, 2025
Destination: Sydney
The pick up and drop off process took 60-75 minutes from reaching the airport to departing with the car (and vice versa). Extremely slow due to the shuttle process (waited 30-45 minutes both ways). The counter staff is reasonably pleasant, but the shuttle service is quite poor. The ideal service would be to wait less than 10 minutes on each side and this is far from that!
View moreFebruary 20, 2025
Destination: Cairns
わかりやすい英語で丁寧に説明していただきました。車は予想以上でした。
View moreFebruary 18, 2025
Destination: Melbourne
debit de sommes sur ma carte bleue plus de 50 jours apres avoir rendu la voiture
View moreFebruary 18, 2025
Destination: Cairns
The counter staff were very pushy on insurance upsell. He tried to convince me that my travel insurance and CC insurance would not cover my excess. He then went on to tell me that if I was in an accident I would have to pay the daily rate while the car was off the road and my insurance would not cover it. I didn't believe so I called the call centre, and they confirmed this to be true. I won't be using them again for this reason. The other issue was that I could not inspect the car properly due to rain and there was no where under cover to park.
View moreFebruary 14, 2025
Destination: Melbourne
The car was good and as expected.
View moreFebruary 14, 2025
Destination: Launceston
No complaints with Europcar, excellent service at the desk. Made the collection process really simple and easy. Even though we got given a slightly different car than requested, the car we got was perfect. Brand new with all the extras. A real good quality car meaning our road trips was very comfortable.
View moreFebruary 10, 2025
Destination: Sydney
Apex was fine
View moreFebruary 8, 2025
Destination: Perth
第3ターミナルの方なので、国際線利用だと店まで時間はかかりますが､旅行計画に合わせて車両を推薦してもらったり、営業時間外まで返却時間を延ばしてもらったり、非常に親切に対応してもらえました。他と比べて安いし､お薦めです。
View moreFebruary 6, 2025
Destination: Sydney
Wonderful
View moreFebruary 3, 2025
Destination: Melbourne
Yes
View moreJanuary 29, 2025
Destination: Melbourne
Best experience ever super easy process excellent staff excellent service and great vehicle top marks all round
View moreJanuary 28, 2025
Destination: Brisbane
One of the best hire experiences ever had. From shuttle pickup to genuinely friendly counter staff at pickup. Same friendly return service on a Sunday evening from the manager.
View moreJanuary 28, 2025
Destination: Canberra
Car was great, the staff were fantastic and contacted me immediately after having lost my licence in the car park. Collected it with no problems.
View moreJanuary 28, 2025
Destination: Canberra
They provided an upgrade on the vehicle which was great as the vehicle provided was perfect for our trip.
View moreJanuary 27, 2025
Destination: Melbourne
Plan to arrive early though because check-in took almost an hour
View moreJanuary 25, 2025
Destination: Perth
After return Hertz have said they have raised a damage incident for INTERNAL DRIVER AREA. I have no idea what this means as I can't get hold of them and they won't disclose details of any supposed damage. When I left the car, the driver area was intact, undamaged and fully functional. I don't think Hertz Perth Airport are particularly diligent as the renter before me had to swap out her vehicle as the vehicle they gave her had been vomitted in and she said she was dry retching from the stench.
View moreJanuary 24, 2025
Destination: Melbourne
No
View moreJanuary 22, 2025
Destination: Perth
Excellent staff service
View moreJanuary 22, 2025
Destination: Brisbane
Waited long time at pick up Wasted time going to terminal desk as per instructions Then had to wait for a car to become available Car was smaller than expected but comfy and cheap on fuel
View moreJanuary 20, 2025
Destination: Sydney
We had our choice of models, but we went with the Mitsubishi - wrong choice - horrendous auto. But, we got to choose, so just bad selection. The car was nice and modern and did the job. The people at Apex were brilliant
View moreJanuary 20, 2025
Destination: Newcastle
excellent service
View moreJanuary 18, 2025
Destination: Brisbane
The car was better than expected. Allist brand new. Very comfortabel.
View moreJanuary 16, 2025
Destination: Hobart
Great car and good service we just had a couple of issues getting through to the company on the phone when it was time for pick up. Maybe update your phone lines??
View moreJanuary 15, 2025
Destination: Ayers Rock
Excellent staff, very helpful and friendly
View moreJanuary 15, 2025
Destination: Maroochydore
The counter staff were absolutely excellent and it was the smoothest and fastest car hire pick up I have ever had. Drop off process was the same and staff were very friendly and helpful…highly recommend.
View moreJanuary 14, 2025
Destination: Sydney
Excellent service
View moreJanuary 14, 2025
Destination: Sydney
Alpha was great - I called a few times prior to rental with enquiries and they responded promptly. I asked about additional drivers and they told me $10/day per driver. When we went to pick up, we were told that actually we had one free additional driver. The car was OK - a Renault that was a little gutless on the hills.
View moreJanuary 12, 2025
Destination: Sydney
Very good condition in general. HOWERE THE CAR DID LOSE POWER ON THE EASTERN DISTRIBUTOR ONCE. THIS WAS HIGHLY DANGEROUS. It happened about 15 minutes after pickup, however after a restart never happened again for the following 20+hours of highway driving.
View moreJanuary 12, 2025
Destination: Melbourne
Shit
View moreJanuary 12, 2025
Destination: Sydney
No problems whatsoever.
View moreJanuary 10, 2025
Destination: Melbourne
Easy location in airport
View moreJanuary 10, 2025
Destination: Sydney
Company was not in-terminal as listed on the page and gave ridicoulus page long description how to get there without saying address, as of course addres was registered to be the airport, not their real adress which was 35 Doodle Street, Alexandria, NSW. I travelled many countries across all continents and this was so far my worst car rental experience in terms of picking up the car.
View moreJanuary 10, 2025
Destination: Sydney
Exceptional brand new car! Easy pick up and drop off!
View moreJanuary 10, 2025
Destination: Fremantle
Service fine, car awful.
View moreJanuary 10, 2025
Destination: Launceston
very helpful staff
View moreJanuary 9, 2025
Destination: Maroochydore
The only thing l would have anything to say is its an expensive thing to hire. You have lots of adds about being good value and incentives but it still works out being an expensive thing.
View moreJanuary 9, 2025
Destination: Adelaide
Everything was quick and easy. No problrms on pick up or drop off.
View moreJanuary 8, 2025
Destination: Cairns
Please ensure vehicles are filled compliant with all local laws before customers take vehicle away. All desk staff were VERY curious about situation, and did the best they could.
View moreJanuary 8, 2025
Destination: Perth
手続きも簡単、すぐに貸し出し手続きが出来ました。
View moreJanuary 7, 2025
Destination: Brisbane
特になし
View moreJanuary 7, 2025
Destination: Melbourne
追加でカーナビ付きに変更出来てよかったです
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