Rent cars in Armidale

To book a car on Turo in Armidale, 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!

Turo’s hosts offer a diverse range of car hire options that are ideal for solo travellers, couples, families, or large groups.

Whether you're exploring the city, hitting the open country roads or going off the beaten track, there’s a perfect vehicle to suit your travel plans. 

Car types include but are not limited to:

Eco-friendly: Electric cars like Tesla Model 3.

Family and groups: 7-seaters like Kia Carnival.

Thrill seekers: Sports cars like Mazda MX-5.

Classic ride: Vintage cars like Ford Falcon.

Versatile: Vans like Volkswagen Transporter.

Work and play: Utes like Toyota HiLux.

Adventure: SUVs like the Subaru Outback or 4WDs like the Toyota LandCruiser.

City exploring: Compact cars like Toyota Yaris or Mazda 3.

Comfort and space: Large cars like Holden Commodore.

Find your perfect car hire at convenient locations across Armidale. From the city centre to the airport, check pick up availability using the map below. 

Armidale Airport (ARM)

Whatever you have planned in Armidale, there's the perfect car hire for any occasion on Turo.

Holiday car hire: Planning a getaway? Explore the suburb and its neighbouring attractions at your own pace in a rental car that's ready for spontaneous adventures.

Long-term car rental: For extended stays or business trips, long-term car hire offers all of the convenience of reliable transportation without the commitment of ownership. Plus, you could also qualify for long-term discounts.

Formal car hire: Special occasions demand fitting transportation. Rent the perfect car and arrive in style on Turo.

Wedding car hire: Drive off into your happily ever after in your dream wedding car. Whether you want a supercar or a classic car, you'll find a wide range of car rentals to suit every taste and theme on Turo.

Want to explore more of the New South Wales countryside with your car rental? Armidale is the perfect base for day trips to discover picturesque towns, breathtaking natural landscapes, and unique experiences. Here are three day trip options to explore highlights within a three-hour drive of Armidale.

Coffs Harbour

Travel about 2.5 hours along the scenic Waterfall Way, passing through five national parks, waterfalls, rivers and gorge country before ending at the pristine beaches of Coffs Harbour. This coastal gem is a refreshing change of scenery to enjoy a spot of swimming, surfing, kayaking or just relaxing on the sandy shores. Don’t forget to pop into the iconic Big Banana fun park!

Dorrigo National Park

A World Heritage-listed rainforest is about a two-hour drive from Armidale. Cool off under the 30-metre-high Dagnar Falls, hike to the Skywalk Lookout for panoramic views, or explore the many walking tracks, birdwatching trails, and picnic spots. As you wander through this diverse ecosystem, look for elusive wildlife like the platypus and lyrebird.

Tamworth

Australia's country music capital, Tamworth, is a two-hour drive from Armidale. Explore the Country Music Hall of Fame, see the Big Golden Guitar, and discover the city's history at Calala Cottage Museum. Don't miss the annual Tamworth Country Music Festival, held over 10 days every January. Enjoy live performances and soak up the friendly atmosphere.

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 Armidale!

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.

Some 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.