Car hire in Port-hedland

To book a car on Turo in Port Hedland, 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!

Curious about what car types you can hire in Port Hedland? The Pilbara region can experience extreme weather as well as many unsealed roads (made from gravel, rock and sand). This means picking the right car type is essential to ensure a safe, smooth trip.

On Turo, expect to find cars capable of tackling the roads of rural WA, including the Toyota Land Cruiser, Jeep Wrangler and Mitsubishi Triton. Plus, you'll find plenty of small but mighty cars, including the Toyota Corolla and Hyundai i30 too.

But there are a wide range of car models to choose from, including:

- Electric cars
- 7 seater, minivan and people mover hire
- Sports cars
- Van hire
- Ute hire
- SUV and 4WDs
- Compact and small cars

Ready to explore the rest of WA with a day trip from Port Hedland? Discover three epic road trips to try during your visit to Port Hedland.

1. Karijini National Park: Venture inland and take the 310km drive to experience the ancient rock formations and plunging gorges of Karijini National Park. Aim to visit in late autumn or early spring when the days are warm, but the nights are cool.

2. Eighty Mile Beach: Situated along the coast of WA, Eighty Mile Beach is an easy 247km drive from Port Hedland. Experience the longest uninterrupted beach in WA, with an abundance of natural wildlife and turtle nestings taking place each year between October and February.

3. Marble Bar: A two-hour drive inland sees you arrive at Marble Bar, a historic town. Be warned: the town has a reputation of reaching high temperatures of over 40 degrees. Luckily, you can cool off with a drink at the iconic Iron Clad Hotel.

Wondering what car hire locations in Port Hedland are available on Turo? From Port Hedland Airport to the town centre and nearby cities, you can easily hire and pick up a car throughout Port Hedland thanks to our network of local hosts.

Port Hedland Airport (PHIA)

Are you flying into Port Hedland Airport from Perth, Denpasar or Brisbane?

Port Hedland Airport is the only international airport in the entire Pilbara region, connecting travellers to the world's largest iron ore export port.

The airport has various parking options, including a free 2-minute drop-off and pick up zone, as well as short term and long term parking. Parking for up to 60 minutes is free at the long term car park near the airport terminal, perfect for car hire pickups.

With Turo, you can meet your host directly at the car park and skip the queues at the rental desks. Then, simply head off on your journey by taking Airport Drive and then the Great Northern Highway into town.

Western Australia

Need to pick up your hire car elsewhere in WA? With Turo, you can pick up your car in Perth, Broome, Bunbury, Albany, and other major cities, as well as smaller towns such as Port Hedland.

No matter what occasion brings you to Port Hedland, expect to find the perfect car hire on Turo.

Holiday car hire: Enjoy your holiday with the ride of your dreams, whether it's a luxurious 4WD or a capable ute.

Long term car hire: Planning an extended road trip across WA? Secure a hire car for multiple weeks at a discounted rate from a local Turo host.

Formal car hire: A hired car is a great choice for a formal occasion, especially if you're looking to impress. Luxury, exotic, and vintage cars are great options for all formal events.

Wedding car hire: Make your wedding the most special day yet by hiring your dream vehicle, perfect for making your outback wedding one to remember.

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 Port Hedland!

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.

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.

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.

Yes, you can book long term car hire in Port Hedland with Turo. Simply select the date range when searching for a vehicle in Port Hedland and you'll find the long term car hire options available.

The cost of hiring a car in Port Hedland 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, such as Port Hedland Airport.

When it comes to car rental deals, many hosts offer discounts on long-term trips. Plus, local hosts can offer early bird discounts if you're booking in advance.

No, you can't hire a car on your Ps in Port Hedland. To hire a car on Turo, you must have a valid full licence - no provisional or conditional licences are accepted.