Known for its rich history and stunning landscape, where the red earth meets the Indian Ocean, there’s no end of natural beauty to explore by hiring a car in Broome. A true outback city, the best way to experience it is on the open road.
Grab a short-term hire car from a host on Turo for the perfect Broome day trip, or find longer-term car hire for your full-scale adventure into the Kimberly. There are plenty of hire car options to choose from, for every occasion and budget. The best bit? You can level-up your trip with convenient extras, from roof racks to baby seats and even a GPS.
Curious about how Broome car hire works? Here is how to hire a car on Turo and skip the Broome car rental counter.
Enter a date and location in Broome (or beyond) and browse 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 up from your host. Check in with the app, grab the keys, and hit the roads of Broome.
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With its rich history, stunning landscapes, nature and unique cultural blend, there's much to see in Broome. Drive to Gantheaume Point, where ancient red rocks meet the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Don't miss the chance to explore the striking rock formations and discover dinosaur footprints imprinted in the rocks. Or, for an adrenaline-pumping experience, tour the Malcolm Douglas Broome Crocodile Park to witness the prehistoric predators up close and personal. For a relaxed day out, hire a car and head over to Courthouse Markets where you can browse through the handmade crafts, delicious local cuisine, and unique souvenirs, held every weekend throughout the dry season. Nature enthusiasts can experience the Broome Bird Observatory, nestled in Roebuck Bay. This sanctuary offers excellent birdwatching opportunities, especially during the migratory season. Meanwhile movie lovers can step back in time at Sun Pictures, the world's oldest outdoor picture gardens.
Book the perfect carVisiting the iconic Cable Beach at sunrise or sunset is a must-do. It's a popular attraction, but its huge expanse of sand makes it easy to find a quiet spot to watch the sky change colour. If you're partial to a dip, remember that November to May is stinger season, so you'll need a stinger suit to stay safe in the water.
Soak up some history by driving out to The Willie Creek Pearl Farm, an easy 40-minute drive outside the city. Take a tour for a unique insight into the fascinating process of modern pearl farming, from shell to showroom. Book an experience to try your hand at harvesting your very own Australian South Sea Pearl from an Oyster.
Discover Broome’s diverse cultural history at the Broome Historical Museum. Its collection is available to view seven days a week and can be found in the charming 1890s former general store (old Customs House) and the award winning Sailmaker’s Shed, two of Broome’s oldest buildings.
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Cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before your 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 Broome, like the airport and hotels.
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Road rules: The speed limit in WA is 110km/h, but heavy vehicles, caravans and those towing trailers can't exceed 100km/h. The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit is 0.05. And just like the rest of Australia, you'll drive on the left-hand side of the road.
Weather considerations: Always adjust your speed to match the road conditions, and be particularly mindful if you're visiting during the wet season (November to April). Downpours can be spectacular and sudden, so watch for flooded areas. Tropical temperatures also mean you'll never want to leave home without your water bottle.
Beach exploration: Off-road driving, including driving along Cable Beach is not permitted on Turo. Instead, why not leave the car at the carpark and enjoy a day on the beach? Before you pack your picnic, you'll need to refer to the tide chart to ensure the tides are lower than the rocky entry to Cable Beach. North of Broome, be mindful that tides can affect flooding of roads. Particular caution is needed north of Prices Point where the road deteriorates with many tidal creeks and obscure tracks.
Road tripping: If you're venturing out on road trips or into the Kimberly, be prepared for long stretches of remote road without amenities and wifi. Stock up with essential food, water, supplies, spares, emergency aids and fuel to ensure you're self-sufficient, and double-check routes, rest areas, itinerary and the weather forecast before you leave.
Driving at night: Sunrises and sunsets are some of the most dazzling times a day, but they are also a time to drive with caution. It can be harder to spot animals on the road's of Broome in the hours between dusk and dawn. There might be a mixture of local wallabies, kangaroos, goannas and cattle sharing the roads with you.
Camping: Throughout Broome and the rest of WA, camping is only permitted in designated camping grounds, caravan parks and on private properties with permission from the owner.
Broome boasts many scenic roads, which tend to be at their busiest during the peak holiday season and the school holidays.
The often unsealed and dusty roads throughout the Kimberley give you a real sense of exploring the outback, but can be affected by weather conditions, tides and extreme flooding. Two of the most well-travelled include:
Manari Road, where you'll be able to cruise along the beautiful Dampier Peninsula coastline to Broome’s Northern Beaches, including Barred Creek and James Price Point.
And the once-treacherous Broome-Cape Leveque Road, which connects Broome and the Dampier Peninsula. It was recently transformed with a $65-million upgrade. The now sealed road now promises a much smoother drive with less risk of flooding. However, many connecting roads remain unsealed as they need a 4WD to access safely.
Mid-June to mid-August is the most popular time to visit Broome, when humidity levels are low, the nights are cool, and most roads and attractions are open. During the dry season (May to October), holidaymakers can enjoy warm days, clear skies and temperatures ranging from 17 - 31°C in Broome.
While it's still hot during the wet season (November to April), Broome experiences high humidity and heavy downpours, often in the afternoons or late evening. January to March is monsoon season, bringing storms, potential cyclones and the biggest risk of flooded roads, making driving more difficult.
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There are no toll roads in Broome, or the rest of WA, to make for a stress-free road trip experience.
Chinatown is the retail heart of Broome. If you're there to enjoy the shops and restaurants, you'll find short-stay parking bays close by, plus plenty of bays without time restrictions located along Short Street, within the Paspaley Shopping Complex and along the northern part of Dampier Terrace.
If you're coming with a caravan or RV there are bays designated for this use in the Visitor Centre Car Park.
Other parking options include the Playground Car Park, a free parking lot at 90 Robinson Street and Boulevard Shopping Centre Carpark, open 24 hours.
When it's time to fill up, you'll have a number of petrol stations to choose from including:
Coles Express Fuel Station Broome, Cnr Hamersley Street
BP, 108 Guy Street
BP Broome Central, Cnr Frederick & Coghlan Sts
Shell, Cnr Hamersley St Napier Terrace
If you're cruising around Broome in an electric car, you can find a Horizon Power EV charger just a few minute's drive from the town centre. The 150kW fast charger at Town Beach car park allows drivers to top up their EVs in as little as 20 minutes.
Hiring a car in Broome is crucial, and one of the best ways to experience all of the beauty it has to offer. While there is a bus service that runs every day, many of the more scenic roads are best explored by car. Many bus routes also finish early in the evening, making a car your best bet for travelling around Broome at night. Drive along the scenic coastal roads and create your own itinerary.
Whatever you've got planned, you can find the vehicle that's perfect for your journey on Turo. Local hosts offer a wide range of Broome car hire types, including:
Electric cars: Cruise around the streets of Broome with low or no carbon emissions in an EV with cutting-edge technologies that make driving fun and charging easy.
8 seaters and people mover hire: If you've got the whole gang along for the ride, hire a spacious minivan, Kia Carnival or people mover that'll keep the whole family happy and travelling in comfort.
Sports cars: Indulge your adventurous side with sports cars available from local Broome hosts on Turo.
Vintage cars: Classic for a reason, these timeless vehicles are full of character and quirks that tell a story of a well-travelled life.
Luxury cars: The epitome of car hire luxury, see the best of the Pearl with an extra special ride for a truly unforgettable trip.
Vans: Whether you need a passenger van with plenty of space for people, or a cargo van to haul goods, you'll find a dependable selection of vans available on Turo.
Utes: If you're moving bulky goods or even moving house in and around Broome, pick up a ute from a local host.
Convertibles: Hire a convertible for your trip and there'll be nothing standing in the way of you and Broome's natural beauty.
4WDs: Explore the outback with ease.
For those with specialist requirements, think baby seats for the little ones or unlimited kilometre allowances for long road trips - you'll find a whole host of extras available with Turo. Fancy an alfresco cook up on your next road trip? Find a car hire host that offers extras like a tent, cooler and grill.
From Cable Beach to Morrell Park, you'll find car hire pickup locations throughout Broome and beyond on Turo.
When it comes to car hire, our hosts have you covered with a range of options to match your budget, whatever brings you to Broome.
Road trip car hire:
There's nothing like a WA road trip. Experience the natural wilderness and wide open roads in a comfortable car you can depend on. From camper vans, to 4WDs and people movers.
Long term car hire in Broome:
For extended stays, you'll find vehicles to hire for a month or more. Discounts are often available for longer durations and early bookings to help your budget go further.
Formal car hire:
Find an extra special ride fitting for any formal occasion on Turo. Browse local car hire options and arrive in style.
Broome wedding car hire:
Drive into your happily ever after in a once-in-a-lifetime ride. Classic, convertible or sporty and white, you'll find a car that matches your wedding aesthetic to a tee.
Beyond Broome, there is much to explore in WA, from abundant wildlife and sealife to some of Australia's most famous wine regions and spectacular natural attractions.
Perth, the state's Capital, is an urban hub within the vast natural beauty of WA. It still boasts serene white-sand beaches, but you can also immerse yourself in the bustling neighbourhoods, art galleries and restaurants. The best of both worlds.
Exmouth, about 1250 kilometres from Perth, is the gateway to Ningaloo Reef, one of the world's best places to encounter marine life, including whale sharks, manta rays, and turtles.
Kununurra is the largest town in WA north of Broome, famous for its wildlife-rich waterways and wetlands. Head to Bungle Bungle Range (Purnululu National Park) to marvel at the unique beehive-shaped rock formations and hike through ancient gorges.
Hiring a car is the first step towards planning your epic adventure. But there's more to a safe roundtrip than rounding up your gang and putting a playlist together. You'll want to consider a 4WD hire car to navigate the sometimes challenging roads and pack a well-stocked safety kit, satellite phone, and plenty of drinking water for an adventurous but drama-free journey.
To book a car on Turo in Broome, 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!
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 rental in Broome!
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 in Broome offer discounted prices when you book trips lasting 3+, 7+, or 30+ days. Additionally, hosts can offer “early bird” discounts for trips booked a week or more in advance. So, for cheap car hire in Broome, get the best deals and lowest rates possible by booking longer trips, at least a week in advance.
Some hosts offer car rental 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. 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 small cancellation fee.
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 the US, Canada, and 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.
The cost of hiring a car in Broome can vary depending on several factors, including the type of car, rental duration, time of year, and the rental company. Luxury cars or larger vehicles may have higher daily rates, and some hosts might charge a delivery fee if you are picking your hire car up from a custom location.
When it comes to car hire deals, many hosts offer discounts on long-term trips. Plus, local hosts can offer early bird discounts if you're booking in advance.
You can't rent a car on your Ps in Broome on Turo - you must have a valid full license, and no provisional or conditional licenses are accepted.
The minimum age to rent a vehicle in Broome 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 are visiting Broome as a tourist and you have a valid driver's license issued in English, you do not typically need an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive in the state. To be able to drive a hire car on WA roads with your overseas driver's licence, you must:
Carry your driver's licence with you at all times while driving and show it to a police officer if asked to do so.
Comply with any other conditions of your driver's licence.
Drive only those vehicles that you are authorised to drive.
Hold a current driver's licence that is not suspended or cancelled (you cannot drive on your overseas licence if you are disqualified from driving or your driving privileges are withdrawn).
* 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.