Car hire in Hervey-bay

To book a car on Turo in Hervey Bay, 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!

From Urangan to Burrum Heads and beyond, Turo allows you to arrange delivery of your ride to a location that works best for you. Unlike securing a traditional can rental in Hervey Bay, Turo allows you to nominate your preferred car hire pickup location in Hervey Bay.

Whether you're a local test-driving your dream car or a tourist visit Hervey Bay for a holiday, you can arrange to pick up and drop off your ride at any suburb near Hervey Bay.

Car hire Hervey Bay Airport (HVB):

As the main regional airport for Hervey Bay and the Fraser Coast region, you'll find Hervey Bay Airport located on Don Adams Drive in Urangan. Less than a 10-minute drive from Hervey Bay's Esplanade, the airport welcomes travellers from Brisbane, Sydney and other nearby tourist destinations.

With no public transport operating from the airport, we recommend getting your hire car delivered directly to HVB. As a small regional airport, there isn't any undercover parking available. Instead, you can pick up your car from the Rental Vehicles pick up area, approximately a 50 m walk once you exit the arrivals hall.

This laid-back coastal town offers sealed roads and low congestion, meaning the car hire type you choose really depends on your driving preferences and your Hervey Bay itinerary.

From compact sedans (like the Hyundai Accent) to commanding utes (like the Toyota Highlander), any hire car type is perfect for tackling the roads of Hervey Bay.

On Turo, you'll find a 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 cars
- Large cars

Whether you're planning an extended stay or a weekend getaway, you'll find the perfect car hire for any occasion in Hervey Bay on Turo.

Holiday car hire: Soak in the best of this coastal oasis with a hire car designed for beach hopping along the Queensland coast.

Long term car hire: Secure a hire car for multiple weeks or months with long-term car hire.

Formal car hire: Attending a special event or milestone moment in Hervey Bay? Make an entrance to remember with a classic car or luxury vehicle hire in Hervey Bay.

Wedding car hire: Arrive in style on your special day with a luxe hire car from a local Turo host.

Looking to venture beyond Hervey Bay? Explore the rest of the Fraser Coast region with these must-try day trips.

Whale watching tour off the Fraser Coast

Want to spot over 7,000 migrating humpback whales from Antarctica? Hervey Bay is the world's first whale heritage area, offering guided tours and whale watching day trips. Check out Tasman Venture Whale Watching, Hervey Bay Whale Watching Quick Cat II or take a dive with Hervey Bay Dive Centre.

Lady Elliot Island

Want to experience the Great Barrier Reef? Lady Elliot Island is the southernmost coral cay, with Hervey Bay proving the perfect starting point for this adventure. Take a short 40-minute scenic flight to reach this magical island oasis, with three return flights operating each day.

Fraser Island (K'gari)

Explore the world's largest sand island at K'gari (formerly known as Fraser Island). This World-Heritage listed site offers white sand beaches, freshwater lakes, native wildlife (like goannas) and lush tropical rainforest. You can reach the island by either jet ski or a scenic flight, making this a perfect day trip from Hervey Bay.

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 Hervey Bay!

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.

Some 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 Hervey Bay and nearby areas depends on several factors. This includes car type, booking length, extras, and any delivery options selected. For cheap car rental in Hervey Bay, look out for discounts on longer-duration bookings and early bookings.

Absolutely! If you opt for a booking of one month or more you may be eligible for a discount from your local Turo host.

No, you can't hire a car on your Ps in Hervey Bay. 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 Hervey Bay 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.