Hire a car on the Turo car rental marketplace
Forget the stress of transporting big items or a large group of people. Get a rental van in Canberra that can easily handle your big journey.
Choose from a wide range of passenger and cargo vans on Turo and find the perfect one for any occasion — from road trips across Canberra to your big house move.
Canberra van hire is easy on Turo. Search for your perfect van and book online through the app (no tedious paperwork or waiting in line at the van rental counter). After that, simply pick up your vehicle from your host or request delivery to a custom location near you. You can even select add-ons like moving blankets or refreshments to make your trip extra convenient.
Enter a date and location in Canberra (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 van delivered or pick it up from your host. Check in with the app, grab the keys, and hit the roads of Canberra!
Skip the van rental counter Canberra
From passenger vans that transport large groups of people to cargo vans that fit large, odd-sized equipment or goods, you'll find a variety of van hire models on Turo that will do the job. These include the Volkswagen Crafter, Volkswagen Transporter, Hyundai iLoad, and more.
Book the perfect carEnjoy a safe and stress-free journey with the Hyundai Staria. Ideal for families and large groups, the latest version of this 8-seater minivan offers superior comfort and safety features like power sliding doors, blind spot monitor, smart cruise control, safe exit assist, and more.
With both passenger and cargo versions available, the Toyota Hiace is a spacious, versatile van that can comfortably move whatever you're transporting. The latest model has a powerful 2.8L turbo diesel engine and a seating capacity of up to 15 passengers. It also comes with front and rear parking sensors, along with a reversing camera for improved safety and convenience.
Standard and high-roof versions of the Mercedes Benz Sprinter allow you to choose the best configuration for your big move or journey. Whether you're transporting a group of up to 15 people, or large items that need a vehicle with more height, this van will complete the task with ease. Its electric sliding doors and adjustable seats also add a touch of convenience and comfort. Plus, front and side airbags provide extra safety, so you can have the peace of mind that you're well protected on your trip.
Find deals on all kinds of drives in Canberra and throughout Australia - from the everyday to the extraordinary - complete with a better, more convenient experience versus rental car companies. Find the perfect van for your budget.
Cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before your Canberra trip starts. Because life happens and it helps to be flexible when it does.
Get your van delivered right to you or wherever you’re going. Many hosts offer delivery to custom locations or popular points of interest in Canberra, like airports, train stations, and hotels.
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Here are some top tips for hiring a van in Canberra so you can have a hassle-free trip.
A standard C license will allow you to drive vans up to 4.5 tonne Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) that can seat up to 12 adults in Canberra.
The minimum age to hire a vehicle 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.
The cost of hiring a van in Canberra depends on several factors. This includes van type, booking length, extras, and any delivery options selected (for example, some hosts charge a fee if you want to pick up your van from a custom location like your home). Look out for van hire discounts on longer-duration bookings and early bookings.
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From Canberra's thriving CBD to the Canberra airport, there are many convenient places where you can pick up your rental van.
Popular pickup locations in Canberra
Unlike traditional van rental or truck rental companies, Turo hosts can set their own van hire pickup locations all over Canberra so you can search for the closest one to you.
You can even request delivery of the van to your custom location for the ultimate convenience.
Some popular pickup locations include:
Once you've landed at Canberra Airport, you can skip the usual van rental counter and walk straight to the car park to pick up your Turo van hire.
After you exit the terminal, you'll find blue and green indoor parking zones right across from the building, just a few minutes away by foot.
Behind the indoor parking zones, you'll find another two red and yellow outdoor parking zones which are for longer-term parking.
Note that the car parks close 30 minutes after the final flight of each day and only open at 4:00am every morning.
Whether you're planning a weekend road trip with friends or need to move equipment or furniture, there's a van for every occasion on Turo, ranging from compact vans to roomy people movers.
Campervan hire Canberra
From the vintage Volkswagen Westfalia to the versatile and spacious Ford Transit, you'll find all kinds of campervan hire on Turo. Many include comforts like bedding, an awning, and a fully equipped kitchen to enjoy homely luxuries as you embark on your adventure around Australia.
12-seater van hire Canberra
With ample space for your family and mates, a 12-seater van (like the Toyota Hiace) is the perfect vehicle for moving large groups — whether you're looking to explore Canberra in comfort or need to ensure everyone gets to an event together on time.
Moving van hire
With generous cargo space and additional features like ramps or tie-downs, a moving van like the Mercedes Benz Sprinter is ideal for moving bulky, heavy items during your house move or event.
A Canberra van hire is useful for a wide variety of occasions, including:
To book a Van on Turo in Canberra, 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, you don’t need personal insurance coverage to book a van on Turo.
When booking a Van 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 Van hire in Canberra!
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 in Canberra offer discounted prices when you book trips lasting 3+, 7+, or 30+ days. Additionally, hosts can offer “early bird” discounts for Canberra trips booked a week or more in advance. So, if you are looking for cheap Van hire in Canberra, get the best car hire deals and lowest rates possible by booking longer trips, at least a week in advance.
Some hosts offer Van hire in Canberra 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 Vans 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. 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 small cancellation fee.
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.
On Turo, you can't rent a van on your Ps in Canberra. To hire a vehicle on Turo, you must have a valid full licence - no provisional or conditional licences are accepted.
The minimum age to rent a Van 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 ACT or any other location.
- Haven't faced licence suspension, cancellation, or withdrawal of driving privileges.
It's also advisable that you keep your foreign driver's or rider's licence on hand while driving in Canberra and greater Australia.
* 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.