Car hire in Bathurst

To book a car on Turo in Bathurst, 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!

With multiple car hire locations in Bathurst, pickup is a breeze. If you can’t make it to a pickup location, you could also have your vehicle delivered right to you, whether you’re at work or at your hotel.

Bathurst Airport (BHS): Skip the hassle and the wait at the airport car rental counter — have your vehicle delivered to you and set off right from Bathurst Airport.

Bathurst city centre and Kelso: Collect your car close to the shops, cafes, and heritage sights, or arrange delivery to your accommodation.

Nearby Orange: Travelling from the west? You can also arrange a car in nearby

Looking for a specific car type in Bathurst? Whether it’s a budget-friendly compact, a spacious people mover, or an SUV, Turo has you covered:

- Electric cars: Models like the Tesla Model 3, Hyundai IONIQ 5, and Kia EV6 are efficient and easy on running costs. Browse

Turo has you covered for all your Bathurst car rental needs, from holiday escapes to race weekends and long-term stays. Find your perfect vehicle match at the right price.

Vacation car hire: Zip around the city sights or head out on a day trip with a hire car for the holidays. From compact city cars to spacious SUVs, there’s a wide selection to suit your travel plans and budget.

Event car hire: Heading to the Bathurst 1000, the Bathurst 12 Hour, or a formal event on Mount Panorama race weekend? Choose a sports car, a premium ride, or simply a roomy vehicle so your whole group can come and go on your own schedule.

Long-term car hire: For extended stays or a relocation, long-term hire is a convenient, cost-effective way to keep your own set of wheels for weeks or months — ideal for work assignments, house-hunting, or a longer regional getaway. See

Looking to venture beyond Bathurst? Here are a few great day-trip ideas:

- Jenolan Caves (1 hr 20 min, 94 km): Head underground to discover the captivating limestone formations and subterranean waterways of one of the world’s oldest cave systems.- Blue Mountains National Park (1 hr 20 min, 90 km): Immerse yourself in the rugged landscapes and ancient forests of this UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for the Three Sisters rock formation.- Mayfield Garden (35 min, 40 km): Stroll the meticulously manicured grounds of one of the world’s largest privately owned cool-climate gardens.- Lithgow (45 min, 59 km): Explore the historic town of Lithgow, home to the Blast Furnace Park and the breathtaking Hassans Walls Lookout.- Mudgee (1 hr 30 min, 129 km): Discover the renowned wine region of Mudgee, where you can enjoy tastings, visit boutique wineries, and savour local produce.

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 Bathurst!

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 cars on Turo offer discounted prices when you book trips lasting 3+, 7+, or 30+ days, so you can get the best rates possible by booking longer trips.

Some cars on Turo offer unlimited kilometres; others set a daily distance limit. On the vehicle pages, you’ll see the total kilometres you’re allowed under the heading “Distance included.” You can find cars offering unlimited distance with every trip by using the “Unlimited distance” filter.

Turo accepts most credit cards issued by major financial institutions, including American Express and Discover cards, as well as debit cards with a Visa or Mastercard logo that are linked to a checking account.

Apple Pay and Google Pay on mobile devices are also accepted, but Turo does not accept cash or cheques as valid payment methods.

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. Turo is a car rental marketplace where you can book directly from trusted local car owners in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Turo does not own any vehicles — hosts on Turo share their own cars and set their own prices, discounts, 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; 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.

Rental costs vary based on a range of factors, such as the type of vehicle, rental duration, the time of year (off-peak seasons are often cheaper), and any extras or protection options.

On Turo, you can search through a wide selection of available vehicles, compare costs, and even snag a discount for advance bookings and long-term rentals over a month. Plus you can skip the wait at the airport counter — many cars can be delivered right to you.

Absolutely. Turo also offers discounts for long-term hires over a month and early-bird discounts for booking at least a week in advance.

No, you can’t hire a car on your Ps in Bathurst. 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 Bathurst on Turo is 21 years of age, with all drivers under 25 years old being subject 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.

As a tourist or temporary overseas visitor in New South Wales, you can drive using your overseas licence for up to six months, provided you meet the following conditions:

- Remain a temporary overseas visitor.- Possess a valid overseas licence.- Have not been disqualified from driving in NSW or elsewhere.- Have not experienced any licence suspension, cancellation, or withdrawal of visiting driving privileges.- Carry your overseas driver’s or rider’s licence with you.

Plus, if your licence is not in English, you must also carry an English translation or an International Driving Permit issued by the motoring association or embassy of the country where your licence was issued.