Car hire in Lismore, NSW

To rent a car on Turo in Australia, you must create a Turo account, have a valid driver’s license, get approved to drive on Turo, and be 21 years old or older.

When you’re booking your first trip, you’ll go through a quick approval process by entering your driver’s license and some other information. In most cases, you’ll get approved immediately, and you’ll be set for all future road trips, day trips, and business trips!

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK): A car rental from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is perfect if you're planning a road trip around the northern rivers region. Although Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is a regional hub, there are still plenty of flights weekly, especially from Sydney or Melbourne. Whether you're heading straight to Lismore or dropping in to Byron Bay first, BNK is an ideal pickup spot.

Lismore Hotels: If you plan to be already staying in Lismore, many vehicles on Turo offer the option to hand over your car hire from outside any number of local hotels. There are plenty of central hotel options on Molesworth Street, or you could arrange to pick up your rental car from a motel in the suburbs if that's more your style.

Woodlark Street, Lismore: Woodlark Street is considered a hub for shopping and dining in Lismore, with plenty of options in the area. Down the block, you'll find parks and sports grounds, and there are other amenities like supermarkets and banks nearby, making it a great place to pick up your vehicle alongside any other road trip essentials you might need.

- Family Vacation car hire: Planning a getaway and considering car hire in Lismore? Whether you’re visiting with family or welcoming relatives to town, an efficient SUV like the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid offers the space, comfort, and practicality to keep everyone travelling comfortably.

- Outdoor adventure car hire: Planning a road trip to Nightcap National Park? An SUV like the Jeep Cherokee offers the space, comfort, and elevated driving position that suit longer regional drives and varied road conditions. With room for hiking gear and supplies, it’s a practical choice for exploring the area on approved roads.

- Long term car hire: Moving to Lismore or settling in for a longer visit? Choosing a fuel-efficient option such as the Honda Jazz offers reliable, easy driving for day-to-day life. It’s a sensible pick for extended stays when comfort and efficiency matter.

You must have a valid, full, active, permanent licence to book a car in Australia. A valid licence is one that’s not expired, suspended, or revoked. 

If you have a licence issued by a country outside of Australia, Turo requires you to have a valid permanent licence issued by your home country. If your home country's licence is not written in English, you must also have an International Driving Permit or an official English translation of your home country's licence.

License requirements for booking in Australia

The minimum age to rent a vehicle on Turo in Australia 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.

You don’t need personal insurance coverage to rent a car on Turo. When renting a car in Australia, you’ll 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.*

You can get discounts and low cost car rental on Turo. 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 promo codes, discounts, and deals.

Yes there is — whether you want to rent a car for three days, three months, or even longer, you can on Turo. You’ll find discounted prices on bookings lasting 3+, 7+, or 30+ days, so you can get the best deals and lowest rates possible by booking longer trips.

Some hosts offer unlimited distance for a trip; others set a daily distance limit — you’ll need to check on each rental car individually to see if this service is provided. On the vehicle pages, you’ll see the total miles or 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.

Yes, multiple guests can drive the car you rent on Turo, as long as they are all approved to drive. The primary driver (whoever rented the car) can add additional drivers with no fees or additional charges. Only the primary driver can request to add drivers; Turo hosts cannot do it for you. We encourage you to request to add additional drivers before your trip starts, though guests 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 license 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.

On Turo, you can't rent a car on your Ps in Australia. To hire a car on Turo, you must have a valid full license - no provisional or conditional licenses are accepted.

The cost of car rental in Lismore can vary depending on car type, booking length, extras, and delivery. For cheap car rental in Lismore, look out for discounts on longer-duration bookings and early bookings.