Hire a car on the Turo car rental marketplace
Looking to explore the pristine beaches of Lucky Bay or experience the untouched natural beauty of Cape Le Grand National Park? Esperance car hire is the best way to discover the area on your own terms.
Turo's got you covered, whether you're a visitor looking for your dream holiday car or a local hunting for a weekend car rental. You'll find everything from compact cars to SUVs and luxury vehicles to take you along your journey.
Hiring a car on Turo in Esperance is easy and quick. Search rental cars, select any optional extras like child car seats (or even a surfboard!), and then book it. Pick up the keys, and you're ready to hit the road!
Enter a date and location in Esperance (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 Esperance!
Rent cars in Esperance
From white-sand shores to scenic drives, here are the top three things you can’t miss during your visit to Esperance.
Book the perfect carThe quiet coastal town of Esperance has a charming blend of breathtaking natural scenery, craft breweries, and cultural spots. Walk along Tanker Jetty (a beloved spot for fishing, leisurely strolls, and spectacular coastline views), grab a cold one at Lucky Bay Brewing, and soak in some local history at the Esperance Museum.
Wander along Esperance's breathtaking coastline through the 40-kilometer Great Ocean Drive loop. You'll discover pristine beaches, dramatic cliffs, and expansive ocean views, with stops at places like Twilight Beach, Ten Mile Lagoon, and Observatory Point.
Catch a fascinating glimpse into ancient times at Stonehenge Esperance which features a full-scale replica of the original Stonehenge in England. This is a great stop for history buffs and families, or even if you've ever wondered what the monolithic stones would have looked like 5,000 years ago.
Find deals on all kinds of drives in Esperance and throughout Australia - from the everyday to the extraordinary - complete with a better, more convenient experience versus Esperance car rental companies. Find the perfect vehicle for your budget.
Cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before your Esperance 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 Esperance, like airports, train stations, and hotels.
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With well-maintained, wide roads, it's great to get around Esperance by car. However, you should take note of some key tips for a safe and pleasant journey.
- Driving side: Like the rest of Australia, you'll be driving on the left-hand side of the road in Perth and Esperance.
- BAC limit: WA follows a strict blood alcohol content (BAC) limit of 0.05 for fully licensed drivers.
- Child car seats: Children under seven years of age must be secured in a properly fastened and adjusted child restraint or booster seat.
- Speed limit: Speed limits on WA roads are clearly signposted. In areas without signs, the default speed limit is 50 km/h in built-up zones and 110 km/h in rural zones. You should adjust your speed to suit different road conditions and weather, especially in rural areas with wildlife crossings.
- Road conditions: Main roads in Esperance are mostly sealed and in good condition. However, you might find compacted gravel or dirt roads on some of the smaller roads or those within national parks. They're also especially common leading to natural attractions.
- Other safety tips: Don't leave your personal belongings in the car while at the beach or exploring natural attractions.
There are no toll roads around Esperance or in the rest of WA.
There are more than 10 petrol stations and 5 EV chargers within Esperance. You can look for petrol stations on Google maps and EV chargers on Plugshare. Note that if you head out to the nearby national parks, there aren't as many petrol stations along the way, so don't forget to fuel up in town before you head out.
It's best to hire a car if you want to explore Esperance and surrounding areas. This way, you can visit attractions at your own pace without having to worry about catching public transport or expensive rideshare costs. As this is a regional area in Western Australia, the public transport services won't be as frequent.
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To book a car on Turo in Esperance, 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!
Forget about making the long trek to traditional car hire companies. With Turo, hosts set their own car hire pick-up spots, so you can easily find nearby locations to collect your car from.
These are just some of the popular car hire locations in Esperance:
- Esperance city centre
- Sinclair
- West Beach
- Castletown
- Airport locations
If you're looking for the most convenient option, you can even request the car to be delivered to your own custom location.
Esperance Airport (EPR)
Located just 20 minutes from Esperance, the Esperance Airport is a convenient place to pick up your Turo car hire.
The best part about booking on Turo? Skipping the long lines at the Esperance car rental counter. Book everything on the app and arrange for your vehicle to be delivered to the free short-term parking car lot just outside the terminal building. Once you've arrived, simply head to your rental vehicle to start your journey.
Choose from the wide variety of rental cars on Turo, and start exploring Esperance today. Here are just some of the car types you'll find:
- SUVs: Explore Esperance's natural attractions in comfort with sporty and spacious SUV car rentals like the Toyota RAV4.
- Small cars: Need a quick and economical way to zip around Esperance? Hire a compact car like the Hyundai i30.
- 7-seaters and people movers: Your big travel party will thank you for hiring a people mover like the Kia Carnival.
- Electric cars: Have an environmentally friendly trip with electric cars like the Tesla Model 3.
- Van rental: Turo hosts even offer vans for house-moving days or transporting large items.
- Ute rental: Utes like the Isuzu D-MAX are great for moving bulky items.
- Luxury cars: Enjoy a unique experience or make a big impression with a luxury car rental like the Porsche 911.
- Vintage cars: Hire nostalgic vintage cars on Turo which are perfect for weddings and photoshoots.
- 4WD: Zip through the national parks with ease in 4WDs like the Jeep Wrangler.
Book the perfect car hire (Esperance) for any occasion on Turo.
Holiday car hire: From small compact cars for couples or solo travellers to large people movers, find your perfect holiday car hire on Turo.
Long-term car hire: Choose long-term car hire ranging from a few weeks or even months on Turo.
Formal car hire: Need a luxury car or people mover for a formal event at Esperance? Check out the wide range of vehicles on Turo.
Wedding car hire: Book a luxury sedan or vintage car to make your Esperance wedding extra memorable.
Whether you’re after serene beaches, adventurous hikes, or island exploration, these top three day trips from Esperance will leave you in awe of Western Australia’s most breathtaking natural wonders.
Relax at Lucky Bay
Located within Cape Le Grand National Park, Lucky Bay is famed for its stunning white sands (which make an interesting squeaky sound when stepped on!) and clear blue waters. It’s also one of the best spots to see kangaroos lounging by the beach. Spend the day swimming, sunbathing, or simply soaking up the serenity in this postcard-perfect bay.
Climb Frenchman Peak
To see some of the best views of Cape Le Grand National Park, challenge yourself with a climb up Frenchman Peak (a 2-hour return hike). Though the ascent can be steep, the panoramic vistas from the summit make the effort worthwhile, especially during sunrise or sunset.
Go island cruising
Explore the remote beauty of the Recherche Archipelago with Esperance Island Cruises. This day trip takes you around the crystal-clear waters, where you’ll spot wildlife like sea lions, dolphins, and seals, while enjoying a closer look at the hidden beaches and coves of these untouched islands.
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 Esperance!
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 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 Esperance and nearby areas like Esperance Airport depends on several factors. This includes car type, booking length, extras, and any delivery options selected. For cheap car hire in Margaret River, look out for discounts on longer-duration bookings and early bookings.
Yes, many Turo hosts offer long-term car rental deals in Esperance and Perth ranging from a few weeks to even months.
No, you can't hire a car on your Ps in Esperance. 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 Esperance 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 visiting from overseas, you can drive on your overseas licence in Esperance (and the rest of WA) as long as it is current. However, if your driver's licence is not written in English, you will either need to produce an English translation of it or have an international driving permit.
* 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.