Rent cars in Ballarat

To book a car on Turo in Ballarat, 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!

From compact cars for zipping around Ballarat to 7-seater minivans for a road trip with family and friends, you'll find many car types on Turo to suit different purposes.

Electric cars:

7 seater, minivan and people mover hire:

SUV hire:

Sports cars:

Vintage cars:

Exotic and luxury car hire:

Van hire:

Ute hire:

Convertibles:

4WDs:

Compact and small cars:

Large cars:

You'll find plenty of car hire locations in Ballarat when you book on Turo. Customise your booking, from custom pickup options to optional extras (like car seats). Choose from a range of options like the city centre or even further away (such as Melbourne airport).

Melbourne Airport (MEL):

There are several parking options at Melbourne Airport, so you can choose the best place to meet your Turo host.

The most convenient options are the Premium car parks which are located across from Terminals 1, 2, and 4. You can get to them through the link bridge or by crossing the drop-off/pick-up zone on the ground level.

The next closest car parks are the Terminal car parks which are just behind the Premium car parks. If you're looking for the lowest parking rates, the Value car park behind the T4 Terminal car park is the best option.

Whether you're exploring the charming streets and historic buildings, embarking on an adventure in the great outdoors, or attending a special event in Ballarat, having your own set of wheels is key. Choose from a wide array of car types on Turo to suit different occasions.

Holiday car hire: Enjoy a comfortable, stress-free holiday with just the right car hire for your trip like a spacious people mover or a sport SUV.

Long-term car hire: Choose from a range of vehicles that you can hire for weeks or even months.

Formal car hire: Find your ideal luxury or exotic car to add a special touch to your formal event.

Wedding car hire: Make your wedding day extra special with a luxury or vintage car that will look perfect in pictures too.

Daylesford

Located only 40 minutes outside of Ballarat, Daylesford is the perfect spot for exploring museums and quirky cafes, or even taking a sip from the Wombat Flat Mineral Spring. While you're there, head to Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens to admire the stunning views and the Amazing Mill Markets to pick up some interesting wares.

Grampians National Park

Head to the Grampians National Park for spectacular views of rugged mountain ranges, breathtaking waterfalls, and lush natural vegetation. You can also do a range of outdoor activities there, including bushwalking, rock climbing, and canoeing.

Warrnambool

Warrnambool is an ideal place for a beach day out from Ballarat. Spend your time wandering along Logans Beach while taking in breathtaking coastal views or try spotting Southern Right whales during migration season. To discover more about the town's seafaring heritage, visit the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village.

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 Ballarat!

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.

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.