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Hire a car with Turo and explore the countless awe-inspiring attractions that lie in the heart of Dubbo. Located 400 kilometres northwest of Sydney in the Orana region, the city is considered the regional heart of country New South Wales.
From bustling cafes and restaurants to tourist attractions like Old Dubbo Gaol and Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo offers plenty to locals and travellers alike. Whether you’re looking to create memories with the family or adventuring into your own backyard, car hire in Dubbo lets you explore on your own terms.
Keen to explore, but not sure how car hire in Dubbo works? If you’re in need of a trusty van for a family road trip or simply looking for a short-term EV to zip around the city, you’ll be able to find the perfect car for any occasion and budget on Turo.
Enter a date and location in Dubbo (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 Dubbo!
Rent cars in Dubbo
No matter what your reasons for visiting Dubbo, there's no shortage of things to see and do. Check out the visitor centre for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Terramungamine Reserve, Red Earth Estate, and the Western Plains Cultural Centre. There's also Dubbo Golf Club for those looking to stay active and Club Dubbo Riverview Bistro and Tombstone Estate Vineyard to engage your culinary senses.
Book the perfect carHousing more than 500 animals, it's not hard to see why Taronga Western Plains Zoo is one of Dubbo's main attractions. You can even use your Turo hire car to explore the Zoo's five-kilometre circuit, taking in the amazing Lion Pride Lands precinct and Waterhole. You'll find the Zoo just a five-minute drive away from Dubbo CBD.
Interested in a key aspect of Australia's history? Visit the Old Dubbo Gaol and step into the 19th-century architecture, stories and penal system of colonial times. Passionate tour guides will even animate the realities of life behind bars. Located at 90 Macquarie Street, Old Dubbo Gaol is an eight-minute drive from Dubbo Regional Airport via Mitchwell Highway.
Experience the underground at Wellington Caves with a tour through Cathedral Cave and Garden Cave. With intricate cave corals and 400-million-year-old marine fossils, this experience will have you feeling like a modern-day Indiana Jones. Located on Caves Road, it'll take 53 minutes to reach the caves from Dubbo Airport, making for a great day trip.
Find deals on all kinds of drives in Dubbo and throughout Australia - from the everyday to the extraordinary - complete with a better, more convenient experience versus rental car companies. Find the perfect vehicle for your budget.
Cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before your Dubbo 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 Dubbo, like airports, train stations, and hotels.
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With Turo, you can easily organise a pick-up location with your local host to suit your travel dates. If you're travelling with children aged 0 to 7, a child restraint or booster seat that’s been correctly installed must be used, so make sure to add one to your booking.
Before you hit the road in Dubbo, it’s important to familiarise yourself with Australian road rules and regulations. Remember that Australians drive on the left-hand side of the road and that seatbelts must be worn at all times. Pay attention to speed limits and other road signs to ensure you’re driving safely.
As Dubbo is located in regional New South Wales, you may encounter animals and wildlife that wander onto the roads. It’s essential that you drive to the speed limit and don’t swerve suddenly, as this can cause cars to roll off the road. For full-license drivers in NSW, you must have a legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit of under 0.05.
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To book a car on Turo in Dubbo, 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 what your travel plans, Turo's local hosts offer a wide selection of cars to suit every occasion and budget. Whether you need an EV or sports car for a weekend getaway or the luxury that comes with an SUV for a family road trip, there are countless options to choose from.
Electric cars: Want to experience the serene drive of an EV without the huge cost? From hybrid to fully electric rides like the Toyota Corolla Hybrid and Tesla Model 3, Turo allows you to enjoy leading EV technologies with a selection of electric vehicles. A number of fast EV charging stations have been installed throughout the Dubbo region and can be located at the Western Plains Cultural Centre at 76 Wingewarra St, Dubbo.
8 seaters and people mover hire: Need more space for all the kids or fellow travellers? You'll find 8-seaters like the Kia Carnival and oversized SUVs to keep everyone in one car on Turo. With a wide selection of 7-seaters and 8-seaters available from local hosts, your next family holiday will be stress-free as you take in Dubbo's unforgettable sights and key attractions.
Sports cars: If you've ever dreamt of driving a sportscar, it's time you made it a reality. Thanks to Turo, you can get behind the wheel of a sports car to make your trip around Dubbo one to remember. Available in both automatic and manual and featuring the latest driver aids, Turo allows you to experience the thrills of a sports car, with your safety being a priority.
Exotic and luxury car hire: Want to get around Dubbo in style? Treat yourself to an extraordinary driving experience with a luxury car. With Turo, you can select from a Jaguar, BMW, or Porsche that will be sure to turn heads.
SUVs: If you're planning a family road trip to Western Plains Zoo and the renowned Dubbo Gaol, Turo offers a range of full-size SUVs that will ensure no one is left behind. Consider the Mercedes-Benz Vito or Land Rover Range Rover Sport if you need spacious comfort and a luxurious interior.
Compact cars: Whether you're zipping around Dubbo's CBD or looking to try before you buy, Turo has a range of compact cars available for hire.
Van hire Dubbo
Whether you've got a number of passengers or are hauling precious cargo and need extra room, Turo offers a dependable selection of modern vans to meet your needs. Get around Dubbo and regional NSW in a ride you know will go the distance from moving vans to passenger vans and beyond.
Ute hire Dubbo
If you're looking to breathe some country air with a stay at NRMA Dubbo Holiday Park, you might need a dual cab or tray ute. Turo's selection means you can venture off the beaten track for an outdoor adventure. And with local hosts offering a number of extras and add-ons like camping gear and kayaks, you'll be prepared for anything.
If you're pressed for time and looking for a day trip to explore greater New South Wales, consider checking out Wellington Caves. Take a tour through Cathedral Cave and Garden Cave, where you'll find 400-year-old marine fossils. Located on Caves Road, it'll take 53 minutes to reach the caves from Dubbo Airport, making for a great day trip you can navigate with ease with a Turo hire car.
Travel a little further out, and you'll find Burrendong Botanic Garden and Arboretum. Located in the south-east of Wellington in the Central West region of New South Wales, the Garden houses one of the largest collections of Australian plants. The best part? It's just a little over an hour from Dubbo Airport.
Drive for an hour and thirty minutes along Mitchell Highway and you'll find Lake Burrendong, offering stunning views of the area. With a holiday and caravan park, it's the perfect rest stop for those looking to hire a family mover, van or SUV.
No matter where you’re going or what your travel itinerary has in store, hiring a car in Dubbo with Turo is hassle-free. With Turo’s hosts offering delivery to custom locations or popular points of interest in Dubbo, you can pick up your hire car at airports, train stations, and even directly from your accommodation.
Dubbo Airport (DBO)
Travelling can be stressful enough, but thankfully Turo makes for a seamless experience with pickup from Dubbo Airport. Convenient, flexible, and budget-friendly, it’s a great option if you need to check in and collect luggage or skip the queue at the car rental counter.
Located just six kilometres northwest of Dubbo’s city centre, once you step off the flight, you’ll be in the heart of country NSW.
Head from the arrivals hall to the main entrance of Dubbo Airport which grants you access out of the terminal building where your car hire journey can begin. With short and long-term parking available at the airport, you can make the most of Turo’s flexible pick-up locations by collecting your hire car upon landing. To navigate your way out of the airport, simply follow the exit signs to Cooreena Road.
Other popular airports include Orange Springhill Airport, a two-hour drive from Dubbo. Link Airways offers flights from Orange, while those coming from Parkes Airport in New South Wales are best suited to driving the 1 hour 22 minutes to Dubbo.
When it comes to maximising your Dubbo travel experience, every ride needs to be tailored to your needs and driving preferences so you can go at your own pace.
Holiday car hire: Whether you're embarking on an epic adventure in Dubbo or planning to explore the charms of regional NSW, Turo's car hire options will cater to all your holiday travel needs.
Long term car hire: For those wanting to tick off all the main attractions and spend time soaking in the atmosphere of Dubbo, Turo provides the flexibility of long-term car hire to help you feel like a local.
Formal car hire: Whether you're a local or flying in for a big event, mark the occasion with a luxury car hire in Dubbo. Turo offers a wide selection of vintage classics and convertibles.
Wedding car hire: Make your dream of a fairytale entrance a reality with Turo - after all, you deserve nothing less on your special day. Choose from a selection of classic, vintage, or luxury cars to ensure the journey is as memorable as the destination.
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, deals, and discounts for cheap Dubbo car hire!
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 Dubbo 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.
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 checks 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. 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.
Car hire prices can vary based on a range of factors such as car type, rental duration and the time of booking. That said, many Turo hosts offer discounted prices when you book a long term car rental for trips lasting over three, seven or even 30 days. Hosts can also offer “early bird” discounts for Dubbo trips booked a week or more in advance. So, to get the best deals and lowest rates possible, consider booking a longer trip, or organising pickup and car hire at least a week in advance.
If you need the convenience of airport pickup for your chosen vehicle, know that some Turo hosts may charge a delivery fee. For the most part though, airport pickup can be arranged for free. Simply keep an eye out for this perk as it can make for a more convenient and cost-effective car rental experience.
When it comes to booking requirements and your license, you can't hire a car on your Ps in Dubbo on Turo. You must have a valid full license - no provisional or conditional licenses are accepted.
The minimum age requirement to rent a vehicle on Turo in Dubbo 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 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.