Hire Car Rentals in Tasmania

Most of Tasmania is connected by bitumen roads, but many attractions are at the end of short sections of gravel road. Be sure to book a hire car that is allowed on gravel roads and allowed on Bruny Island.
We work with Bargain Car Rentals because of their generous gravel road policy, their extensive fleet, friendly service and convenient pickup locations.
Cars, Campers, Mini Buses
Bargain Car Rentals Campervan and Motorhome fleet cover everything from a sleeper van with the basic facilities to 6 berth motorhomes with TV, Shower and Toilet and even the kitchen sink!
The bus fleet consists of 8,12 and 25 seat buses all well maintained and most registered as Public Passenger Vehicles (PPV)
Hobart Depot Hours:
Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
Sat & Sun 9:00am – 3:00pm

Airport Depot Hours:
Mon – Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
Sat & Sun 9:00am – 3:00pm

(Office hours are limited but cars are available 24 hours for pick up and drop off)
Cancellation Policy

The initial deposit paid is non-refundable. In addition to forfeiting your deposit, the following charges also apply:
  • 7+ days notice - NO Cancellation fee, loss of deposit only. Deposit is transferrable to your next rental
  • 24 hours to 7 days notice - $100 Cancellation fee (This will be charged but you will be given an equal amount credit to your next rental).
  • Within 24 hours / No Show - Up to full cost of estimate of charges.)
  • A Pre-Authorisation will be required upon collection to the value of your selected Excess.
Prices change according to many factors. Complete the form below and we will email you a quote shortly.
    Charges are made for each 24 hour block of time. If the return time is earlier in the day than collect time, you save one day hire.

    Insurance amounts are a guide only. Exact cost and excess will be provided before you commit.
    Please check your details, especially email address, then click below to request a quote.

Comparison of some different
car rental companies

We compare some hire car rental conditions applicable in Tasmania (as at 20 June 2013)

Avis

Based in USA
Prohibited on Bruny Island
Standard insurance excess: $3020
Windscreen insurance standard: NO
Locations: Hobart airport, Hobart city, Launceston, Launceston airport, Devonport,
Under 25 year old allowed: Extra, $28.50/day

Hertz

Based in USA
Allowed on Bruny Island
Standard insurance excess $3500
Gravel road accident excess $9900
Windscreen insurance standard: NO
Locations: Hobart airport, Hobart city, Launceston, Launceston airport,
Under 25 year old allowed: Yes, no extra

Thrifty

Based in USA
Prohibited on Bruny Island
"You must not transport the vehicle on a ferry"
"You must not use the vehicle on an unsealed road"
Standard insurance excess: $3300
Windscreen insurance standard: NO
Locations: Hobart airport, Hobart city, Launceston, Launceston airport, Devonport,
Under 25 year old allowed
See full terms and conditions

Bargain Car Rentals

Australian Owned
Allowed on Bruny Island
Standard insurance excess: $2000
Gravel Road Accident Excess: $2000 extra
Locations: Hobart airport, Hobart city, Launceston, Launceston airport, Devonport,
Under 25 year old allowed: Yes, no extra (government regulations say must be 21 or over )
Under 25 Insurance Excess : + $2000

Terms and conditions can change from time to time so check before you hire.

Three Tasmanian Self Drive Itineraries


4 nights:
City and nature escape

Includes 5 days compact manual car hire,
4 nights accommodation, entry to Mona.
Itinerary details will be loaded here soon

6 nights:
Waterways, wilderness,
wildlife and wine

Includes 7 days compact manual car hire,
6 nights accommodation, entry to Mona, wine tasting, Bruny Island Cruise (ferry extra).
Itinerary details will be loaded here soon


8 nights:
Southern Explorer

Includes 7 days compact manual car hire,
6 nights accommodation, entry to Mona, Ida Bay Railway, Hastings Caves, Bruny Island Cruise (ferry extra).
Itinerary details will be loaded here soon

Map of
D'Entrecasteaux Channel

An intricate waterway separating Bruny Island from mainland Tasmania.

Two nights here,
two nights there...

Let us suggest an itinerary from two nights to two weeks.