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Situated between Rockhampton and Bundaberg is Gladstone, a coastal town on Queensland's East Coast. With car hire Gladstone, you can explore the region's vibrant towns, iconic surf breaks and sparkling national parks.
As a gateway to the south end of the Great Barrier Reef, Gladstone is a destination best explored over multiple days or weeks. With your own rental car, you can explore this coastal region at your own pace, from Tannum Sands to 1770 and Agnes Water as well as the iconic Kroombit Tops National Park.
On Turo, hiring a car in Gladstone is easy. Simply enter your travel dates, browse unique car models from local hosts, rent for any length of time and add-on handy extras like baby seats, a GPS navigation system or roof racks. All that's missing is your surf board, tent and sense of adventure!
Enter a date and location in Gladstone (or beyond) and browse thousands of cars shared by local hosts.
Book on the Turo app or online, choose a protection plan, and say hi to your host! Cancel for free up to 24 hours before your trip, and get discounts if you book early or for a longer duration!
Have the car delivered or pick it up from your host. Check in with the app, grab the keys, and hit the roads of Gladstone!
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From boating and fishing experiences to whale-watching tours and epic snorkelling opportunities, there's plenty to see and do in Gladstone. Visit the Gladstone Marina (home to Queensland's largest multi-commodity shipping port) or hike up Mount Larcom, just a 15-minute drive from the city centre for a popular two-hour hiking trail. Plus, there's no shortage of stunning islands, sparkling beaches and historic landmarks to visit, too.
Book the perfect carReady to learn about the Gladstone region's local history? Head to the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum for an ever-changing selection of exhibitions showcasing local art, history and culture.
Gladstone is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, home to picturesque locations like Heron Island, offering some of the best diving spots in the reef. Plus, visit between January and March to spot baby turtles hatching on the shore!
Anges Water Beach is a must-see, boasting Queensland's most northern surf beach. Whether you spend the day fishing at Chinaman's Beach or spot dolphins on a day trip to Lady Musgrave Island, expect plenty of golden coastline, diverse national parks and secluded camping spots to enjoy.
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Find deals on all kinds of drives in Gladstone and throughout Australia - from the everyday to the extraordinary - complete with a better, more convenient experience versus Gladstone car rental companies. Find the perfect vehicle for your budget.
Cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before your Gladstone trip starts. Because life happens and it helps to be flexible when it does.
Get your car delivered right to you or wherever you’re going. Many hosts offer delivery to custom locations or popular points of interest in Gladstone, like airports, train stations, and hotels.
Boasting the perfect blend of coastal bliss and rural hinterland, Gladstone is best explored behind the wheel of your own hire car. While many of the roads in the Gladstone region are sealed, there are over 1,448km of gravel roads to navigate in more rural areas, making it essential to hire the right car for your travel plans.
Before you hit the road, it's important to familiarise yourself with local road rules, like driving on the left side of the road and adhering to speed limits. Keep an eye out for the speed limit signposts along the roads, and be aware that these can change depending on area and road type.
It's also important to remember that the Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit is 0.05 in Gladstone, as well as the rest of Australia.
Plus, it's important to watch out for animals on rural roads when driving in the Gladstone hinterland and beyond. Our tip? Avoid driving at dusk, dawn and after dark, as this is when wildlife tends to be the most active.
While there are no toll roads in Gladstone, you may encounter toll roads if you're travelling through Queensland's capital of Brisbane.
There are various toll roads across Brisbane and Queensland, and the toll road system is completely cashless and uses the toll payment provider Linkt. Many major roads, such as the Gateway Motorway and the Clem Jones Tunnel (CLEM7), AirportlinkM7, Go Between Bridge, Legacy Way, Logan Motorway and the Toowoomba Bypass are tolled.
Need to refuel? Head to Caltex Gladstone City or United Petroleum Gladstone, with both petrol stations open 24/7. There are also two EV charging stations located in Gladstone, including a Chargefox Charging Station and a Tesla Destination Charger.
In short, absolutely. With so many coastal towns, ancient reefs and national parks to explore, renting a car is a must when visiting Gladstone. This ensures you can explore the breadth of towns dotted along the coast and maximise your time, whether you're staying for a weekend or multiple weeks. Plus, public transport is limited in Central Queensland, making a car essential for visiting the must-see sights.
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To book a car on Turo in Gladstone, you must create a Turo account, be 21 years old or older, have a valid driver’s licence, and get approved to drive on Turo. When you’re booking your first trip, you’ll go through a quick approval process by entering your driver’s licence and some other information. In most cases, you’ll get approved immediately, and you’ll be set for every future road trip, business trip, and family holiday!
No matter where you're starting or ending your adventure, there are a wide range of popular car hire locations in Gladstone, including:
- Gladstone Central
- New Auckland
- Glen Eden
- Tannum Sands
Unlike traditional car hire companies, booking on Turo allows you to nominate your preferred pick up location and even set a different location to drop off your car at the end of your booking, too.
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Flying into Gladstone Airport? Skip the airport car rental counter queues and get on the road sooner by meeting your local Turo host in the airport car park or directly outside the terminal building. Located just 10km from Gladstone's town centre, picking up your car from the airport makes it easy to get your trip on the road as soon as you land.
Rockhampton Airport (ROK)
Heading to Rockhampton Airport instead? Located around a 90-minute drive north of Gladstone, booking with Turo allows you to skip the airport car rental counter and head straight to the airport car park to collect your vehicle. Then, you'll need to navigate onto the Bruce Highway to make your way down to Gladstone.
Wondering what car hire types are available for hire in Gladstone? On Turo, discover the ideal ride for your Gladstone getaway, from a premium SUV like the Land Rover Range Rover to a spacious passenger van or even a Mitsubishi ASX.
Expect a wide range of car types including, but not limited to:
- Electric cars
- 7 seater, minivan and people mover hire
- Sports cars
- Vintage cars
- Exotic and luxury car hire
- Van hire
- Ute hire
- Convertibles
- SUV hire
- 4WDs
- Compact and small car hire
- Large car hire
Experience Gladstone your way with versatile car hire options designed for every occasion.
Holiday car hire: Make the most of your vacation by exploring Gladstone at your own pace with a comfortable and reliable hire car.
Long term car hire: Planning an extended stay? Enjoy the convenience of long term car hire, ensuring you have a reliable mode of transportation throughout your visit. If you're looking for the best car hire deals, booking an extended trip through Turo is a smart way to score a discount.
Formal car hire: Arrive in style at your big event with our range of elegant vehicles, perfect for formal events, gala dinners, and other special occasions.
Wedding car hire: Add a touch of sophistication to your big day by choosing from our selection of stylish wedding cars, making your wedding memories even more magical.
The Gladstone region is the perfect starting point for an epic day trip. Feel like a local by taking your long term car rental to one of these top day trips, including:
- Visiting Queensland's iconic Sandstone Wilderness, home to the mountain ranges of Bundaberg, Gladstone and Rockhampton and over 100 state forests and national parks.
- Heading to Reedy Creek Reserve to tackle the popular 45-minute Paperbark Forest Boardwalk.
- Going fishing or kayaking along Lake Awoonga, just 30km from Gladstone.
No, you don’t need personal insurance coverage to book a car on Turo.
When booking a car in Australia, you’ll also choose between the Premier (if available), Standard, and Minimum protection plans. Each plan includes varying limits on financial responsibility for damage to a host’s vehicle. All trips include up to $20,000,000 (per event) in legal liability protection. Legal liability protection protects against damage to other people’s property and death or bodily injury (where the legal liability is not covered or capable of being covered by any statutory or compulsory scheme) as a result of an accident involving the vehicle. All protection is provided by Turo Travels Mutual.*
On your Account page, make sure you’ve checked the box to receive email notifications, and enable push notifications from the Turo app in your phone settings — we’ll send you occasional promotions, discounts, and deals on car hire in Gladstone!
Additionally, frequent travellers on Turo can get rewarded with the loyalty bonus — earn a promo code for one bonus day when you take trips totalling 10 days in a 90-day period!**
Yes, many Turo hosts offer discounted prices when you book trips lasting 3+, 7+, or 30+ days, so you can get the best deals and lowest rates possible by booking longer trips.
See more about promotions & discountsSome hosts offer car hire with unlimited KMs; others set a daily distance limit. On the vehicle pages, you’ll see the total kilometres you’re allowed to drive under the heading “Distance included.” You can find cars offering unlimited mileage with every trip by using the “Unlimited distance” filter.
You can cancel and get a full refund up to 24 hours before your trip starts, unless you opt to receive a non-refundable trip discount when you book. If you book a trip with less than 24 hours’ notice, you have one hour after booking to cancel free of charge. If you cancel after the free cancellation period ends, you will be charged a cancellation fee.
In the rare event a host cancels, you’ll be notified immediately so you can book another car, or we’ll help you find one. Your refund can be temporarily held to expedite rebooking, or the funds can be returned to your bank account — your choice.
Under the enhanced cleaning policy, hosts are required to clean and disinfect their vehicles thoroughly before every trip, so you can feel safe and comfortable behind the wheel. Turo hosts have access to training materials on enhanced safety measures and cleaning practices to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 or other viruses.
No. Unlike rental car companies, Turo is a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace where you can book directly from trusted local car owners in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Turo does not own any vehicles — Turo hosts share their own personal cars and set their own prices, discounts, vehicle availability, and delivery options.
There is no fee or additional charge for adding a driver to your trip on Turo. Only the guest who booked the trip can request to add drivers; Turo hosts cannot do it for you. We encourage you to request to add any additional drivers before your trip starts, though guests in Australia can request to add a driver while a trip is in progress.
To speed up the process, have your additional driver create a Turo account and get approved to drive before you request to add them. All drivers must have a valid driver’s licence and meet the age requirements for the car you’ve booked. You can request to add drivers via the “Trips” tab in the Turo app without additional driver charges or extra costs.
The cost of hiring a car in Gladstone can vary depending on factors such as the type of car, booking duration, and additional services.
Generally, hire cars in Gladstone offer a range of options to suit different budgets and preferences. For those arriving at the Gladstone Airport, many Turo hosts provide the convenience of delivering your car directly to the airport, either at a cost or with no delivery fee.
If you're planning a longer stay, opting for a week or a month of car hire can often yield more cost-effective rates compared to shorter-term hires - many Turo hosts offer long duration discounts.
Absolutely. Many hosts offer long term car hire bookings of multiple weeks or months, with the opportunity to secure a discount on bookings of a month or more.
No, you can't hire a car on your Ps in Gladstone. To hire a car on Turo, you must have a valid full licence - no provisional or conditional licences are accepted.
The minimum age to rent a car in Gladstone on Turo is 21 years of age, with all drivers under 25 years old being subjected to an extra cost of $15/day (a.k.a the Young Driver Surcharge). Plus, if you're looking to hire certain vehicle classes, you must be 25 or older to book a Deluxe Class vehicle, and 30 or older to book a Super Deluxe Class vehicle.
If you're a tourist or visiting from overseas, you're allowed to drive using your foreign licence for up to six months, as long as you meet these conditions:
- Maintain your status as a temporary overseas visitor.
- Hold a valid international licence.
- Have no history of driving disqualifications in QLD or any other location.
- Haven't faced licence suspension, cancellation, or withdrawal of driving privileges.
While not mandatory, it's advisable to carry both your original license and an international driving permit, if available, for identification purposes. If you plan on residing in Gladstone or Australia for an extended period, consider checking the regulations of Queensland to determine if applying for a local driver's license is necessary. This can provide added convenience and compliance with local driving laws.
* The guest protection plans offer discretionary protection (protection) issued by Turo Travels Mutual Limited (the Mutual). The plans are offered and distributed on behalf of the Mutual by Turo Australia Pty Ltd and Turo Inc., who are both authorised representatives of Picnic Licensing Pty Ltd (AFSL No 532540). Discretionary risk protection is not insurance. Relevantly, the Board of the Mutual has absolute discretion to accept or reject a member’s claim.
Review the Guest Product Disclosure Statement for more information.
The Board’s discretion will be exercised fairly and consistently, and with all due consideration to the merits and circumstances of each claim and the terms and conditions set out in the Guest PDS.