Car hire in Exmouth

To book a car on Turo in Exmouth, 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!

Wondering what car hire types you can secure in Exmouth? From a spacious Kia Carnival to a compact Mazda 3, you can navigate the roads of Western Australia in almost any model. Local hosts on Turo offer a range of vehicles including, but not limited to:

- Electric cars- 7-seaters, minivans and people movers- Sports cars- Vintage cars- Exotic and luxury cars- Vans- Utes- Convertibles- SUVs- Large SUVs and wagons for extra space and comfort- Compact and small cars- Large cars

If you’re booking through a traditional hire car company, you’ll have limited pick-up locations available. Most companies only offer pick-up at Learmonth Airport and Exmouth town centre.

But with Turo, you can choose from a range of flexible car hire locations in and around Exmouth. From Onslow to Coral Bay and beyond, local hosts can arrange delivery of your hire car to spots around Exmouth, Ningaloo or further afield.

Car hire at Learmonth Airport (LEA): Situated 36 kilometres south of Exmouth and roughly 120 kilometres north of Coral Bay, Learmonth Airport — also known as Exmouth Airport — is about a 30-minute drive from the town centre. Set on an RAAF base, it’s one of the most unique airport locations in the country.

Learmonth has a small terminal building, with Qantas the only commercial airline operating domestic flights to and from the airport. Arrange for your host to deliver your car directly to the airport to get you on the road sooner.

Other pick-up spots near Exmouth: Starting your journey from elsewhere in Western Australia? You can also arrange to pick up your car from nearby areas such as Learmonth, Ningaloo or Coral Bay. Plus, you can even start your WA road trip further south before driving north to Exmouth.

Whether you’re gearing up for a diving trip or planning to hike through the national parks, you’ll find the perfect car hire for any occasion in Exmouth on Turo.

Vacation car hire: Planning an unforgettable holiday swimming with whale sharks at Ningaloo? Secure a spacious SUV or people mover to make your WA getaway one to remember.

Event car hire: Heading to a special event in Exmouth? Arrive in style with a classic ride or a luxury car from a local host.

Long-term car hire: Ready to explore WA for weeks or months? Secure a long-term booking at a discount with Turo.

Cruise along Yardie Creek

Take a relaxing boat cruise along Yardie Creek, within Cape Range National Park. A one-hour tour offers a fascinating insight into the vibrant ecology of the park, home to black-footed rock wallabies and rare birds and marine life.

Visit Jurabi Turtle Centre

Another fantastic drive is to the Jurabi Turtle Centre on the Ningaloo Coast. Visit from December to early March for a guided tour where you can watch female turtles head down to the beach to lay their eggs — you might even spot a hatchling emerging from its nest!

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 Exmouth!

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 kilometres; 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 traditional rental car companies, Turo is a car rental marketplace where you can book directly from trusted local hosts in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Turo does not own any vehicles — hosts list their own 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.

Absolutely! With Turo, you can score a discount from participating hosts for bookings of one month or more, too.

No, you can’t hire a car on your Ps in Exmouth. 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 Exmouth on Turo is 21 years of age, with all drivers under 25 years old being subject 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 a tourist or visiting from overseas, you’re allowed to drive using your foreign licence for up to six months, as long as you meet these conditions:

- Maintain your status as a temporary overseas visitor.- Possess a valid international driver’s licence.- Have no driving disqualifications in WA or any other location.- Haven’t faced licence suspension, cancellation, or withdrawal of driving privileges.

You should also keep your foreign driver’s or rider’s licence on hand when driving across Exmouth, Perth and WA.