Hire a car on the Turo car rental marketplace
Book your Karratha car hire and get ready to explore some of the Pilbara region's most spectacular attractions, including the diverse and breathtaking Karijini National Park.
Whether you're a visitor looking for your dream holiday car or a local looking for a weekend car rental, Turo's got you covered. You'll find everything from cheap rentals and compact cars to SUVs and luxury vehicles.
Hiring a car on Turo in Karratha is easy and quick. Search for your ideal rental car, select from optional extras like child car seats (or even a picnic basket), and then book it. Collect your car, and you'll be setting off on your journey in no time.
Enter a date and location in Karratha (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 Karratha!
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Treat yourself to an authentic outback experience in the Pilbara town of Karratha. These top three attractions will add a rich blend of cultural experiences, historical exploration, and natural beauty to your itinerary.
Book the perfect carThis cultural hub for Indigenous art has local galleries showcasing works from the Aboriginal communities. Explore contemporary paintings, sculptures, and traditional crafts that reflect the rich heritage and stories of the region’s Aboriginal people.
Catch a glimpse of Western Australia's past at the beautifully preserved heritage town of Cossack. Once a bustling port during the late 1800s gold rush, the town is now a historic site with well-preserved buildings, including an old telegraph station, courthouse, and storehouse.
Spend a day swimming, beachcombing, and picnicking at Hearson Cove. This tranquil beach is also a popular place to witness the "Staircase to the Moon," where mudflats create a beautiful optical illusion of stairs leading to the sky.
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Cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before your Karratha 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 Karratha, like airports, train stations, and hotels.
With well-maintained, wide roads, it's great to get around Karratha and the Pilbara region 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 Karratha and the rest of Western Australia.
- BAC limit: WA follows a strict blood alcohol content (BAC) limit of 0.05 for fully licenced 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 Karratha are usually sealed and in good condition. However, you might find compacted gravel or dirt roads on some of the smaller roads. It's also especially common on the roads leading to natural attractions and national parks. We recommend hiring a 4WD if you're venturing out to the nearby national parks.
- Other safety tips: Don't leave your personal belongings in the car while exploring natural attractions.
There are no toll roads around Karratha or in the rest of WA.
There are over 10 petrol stations within the Karratha area. So you won't have any issues refuelling within town. However, if you head out to the nearby national parks and natural attractions, petrol stations may be further spaced out (between 100 to 200 km). So don't forget to plan your refuelling stops when heading out to the more rural areas.
There are four EV chargers within Karratha (you can plan your charging points using the Plugshare map). Note that the EV charger network is not as extensive in the Pilbara region compared to WA's metropolitan area. So you'll need to plan your recharging points carefully if you are venturing out of Karratha on road trips.
It's best to hire a car if you want to explore Karratha and surrounding areas. You might also want to hire a 4WD if you plan to head out to the surrounding national parks as many of the roads are unpaved. With your own vehicle, you can visit attractions at your own pace. As this is a regional area in Western Australia, public transport may not be as reliable as well.
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To book a car on Turo in Karratha, 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 agencies with their inconvenient business hours. With Turo, hosts set their own car hire pick-up location, so you can easily find convenient places to collect your car from.
These are just some of the popular car hire locations in Karratha city centre:
- Baynton
- Nickol
- Bulgarra
- Pegs Creek
If you're looking for the most convenient option, you can even request the car to be delivered to your own custom location (like your accommodation).
Karratha Airport (KTA)
Located just 10 minutes from Karratha town centre, the Karratha Airport location is a convenient place to pick up your Turo car hire.
The best part about booking on Turo? You can skip the lines at the Karratha car rental counter. Book everything on the app, and arrange for your car to be delivered to the short-term car parking lots just outside the arrival terminal building.
Choose from the wide variety of rental car options on Turo, and start exploring Karratha today. Here are just some of the car types you'll find:
- SUVs: Explore Karratha's natural attractions in comfort with sporty and spacious SUV car rentals like the Toyota RAV4.
- 4WD: Access the amazing 4WD tracks of Karratha with cars like the Toyota Landcruiser and Jeep Wrangler.
- 7-seaters and people movers: Your big travel party will thank you for hiring a people mover like the Kia Carnival.
- Small cars: Need a quick and economical way to zip Karratha? Hire a compact car like the Hyundai i30.
- 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.
Book the perfect car hire for any occasion on Turo.
Holiday car hire: From small compact cars for couples or solo travellers to large people movers, find your perfect rental cars 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 in Karratha? Check out the wide range of vehicles on Turo.
Wedding car hire: Whether you're looking for a luxury sedan or rustic vintage car for your Karratha wedding, Turo hosts have your dream vehicle waiting for you.
If you want to truly experience the Pilbara region, then you've got to head out of Karratha on these top 3 day trips. You'll be exploring ancient rock art created by the traditional owners of the land, hiking through pristine national parks, and enjoying the tranquil waters of the Dampier Archipelago.
Visit the national parks
With cascading waterfalls and clear water pools set against striking red gorges, Karijini National Park and Millstream Chichester National Park are oases in the Australian outback. Admire the amazing scenery at iconic spots like Fortescue Falls, Hamersley Gorge, and Python Pool, swim in natural pools, and explore the diverse flora and fauna that inhabit the parks.
Murujuga Rock Art & Cultural Experience
Take a guided tour through Murujuga National Park and admire one of the largest and oldest collections of petroglyphs (rock art) in the world. These ancient artworks provide a connection to the lives and beliefs of the Aboriginal people who lived on these lands over 30,000 years ago.
Island hop through the Dampier Archipelago
Head out on an aquatic adventure through the 42 islands of the Dampier Archipelago. Marvel at the crystal-clear waters and abundant marine life as you spend your day fishing, snorkelling, and boating.
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 Karratha!
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.
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. All drivers must have a valid driver’s licence and meet the age requirements for the car you’ve booked.
The cost of hiring a car in Karratha depends on several factors. This includes car type, booking length, extras, and any delivery options selected. You can even look out for discounts on longer-duration bookings and early bookings.
Yes, many Turo hosts offer long-term car rental deals in Karratha and Perth ranging from a few weeks to even months.
No, you can't hire a car on your Ps in Karratha. 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 Karratha 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 Karratha (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.