Car hire in Hobart, TAS

To hire a car on Turo in Australia, you must create a Turo account, have a valid driver’s licence, 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 licence 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!

Hobart International Airport (HBA): Picking up a car at Hobart International Airport is quick and straightforward. Skip the airport car rental counter and get on the road without wasting time. Many travellers grab their car right after landing so they can head straight into the city or start a trip around Tasmania.

Sandy Bay: Sandy Bay is a popular off-airport pickup spot for those who want to start closer to the southern suburbs. It’s easy to reach, has plenty of parking, and is quieter than the airport or city centre.

Downtown Hobart: If you’re in town, picking up a car in central Hobart is easy. You can walk from some hotels or take a short drive to the pickup spot, with parking nearby. Having a car makes it simple to explore the waterfront, browse small shops, or drive to other parts of the city.

Vacation car hire: With a hire car, you can explore the waterfront, drive to nearby mountains, or visit local markets without worrying about public transport schedules. Having your own transport gives you the freedom to plan each day and see more than you could on foot.

Event car hire: Heading to a concert, sports match, or celebration? A hire car lets you travel on your own timetable and arrive relaxed, without relying on taxis or public transport. Pick the right car and enjoy comfort and flexibility for the occasion.

Long-term car hire: For extended stays, a long-term booking is a convenient option. Hiring for several days or weeks lets you travel comfortably, reach attractions outside the city, and enjoy a flexible schedule — ideal for business trips, family visits, or longer holidays.

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.

The minimum age to hire 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 hire a car on Turo. When hiring 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 hire 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 hire 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 car individually to see if this is offered. 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 distance with every trip by using the “Unlimited distance” filter.

Yes, multiple guests can drive the car you hire on Turo, as long as they are all approved to drive. The primary driver (whoever booked 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 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 hire a car on your Ps in Australia. To hire a car on Turo, you must have a valid full licence — no provisional or conditional licences are accepted.

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

In Hobart, you can choose from a wide range of cars. Pick a compact car for city streets or a sedan for a comfortable drive around town. SUVs and luxury SUVs offer extra room for families or groups. For something more exciting, sports cars are available, and electric options are easy to find too. Premium cars and luxury sedans add extra comfort for special trips.