Car Rental Alice Springs

Alice Springs stands as the entrance to Australia’s famous Red Centre. A small town surrounded by towering mountains and plenty of red dirt, Alice Springs is well known for its beautiful landscape and well-preserved vintage architecture. Prepare to take on the Red Centre here or stay for the town’s multitude of events and rich history. Pick up a car rental from Alice Springs Airport and take the chance to drive around the town.

Catch a glimpse of the rich festival culture in the town with the Alice Desert Festival. Bringing together numerous talented performers from all over the state, this festival is an action-packed accumulation of the state’s cultural history. Also stop by the Parrtjima festival, a stunning celebration of local Aboriginal culture through art and light works. With many talented Aboriginal artists from all over the state coming together in a show of art, learn more about the age-old culture of the land through this festival.

For those adventurous travellers, go exploring around the Alice Springs Desert Park. A wildlife and desert botanic garden, this wide park offers glimpses of desert wildlife and a plethora of plants coupled with the awe-striking red dirt landscape. Certain areas of the Park requires a four wheel drive to get into, so be sure to check in with the Hertz Car Rental staff at Alice Springs Airport when picking up your car rental. Or experience Alice Spring’s scenery in a whole new light with a hot air balloon ride through the skies. The flights take off before dawn, ensuring an amazing view of the landscape as dawn breaks over the land.

There’s a lot to learn and see in Alice Springs. Visit the Araluen Cultural Precinct to learn more about the art, culture, and heritage that ties Central Australia together. The Precinct is also considered a culturally significant area to the locals and is home to museums and art galleries that celebrate the local culture. The beautiful and unique art pieces created by local artists are certainly worth a view! Take the time to get to know some of Alice Spring’s scaliest residents at the Alice Springs Reptile Centre. The Centre is home to over fifty different species of reptiles. As many of Australia’s native reptiles are dangerous or difficult to come across in the wild, this Centre offers a great opportunity to view and learn about the country’s scaly critters.

Before you head back to Alice Springs Airport on your way home, be sure to try your hand at some of the town’s unforgettable unique experiences! Cross the red dirt trails on the back of a camel with the Pyndan Camel Tracks. Camels were a necessary mode of transport during Australia’s pioneering age. Or, try a scenic flight on a helicopter with the Alice Spring Helicopters where they offer photo opportunities and scenic flights galore. So what are you waiting for? Plan your Alice Springs holiday now!

Renting a car in Australia

With a car rental, the world is your oyster. Tour the country at your own pace. From short drives to long exciting road trips, self drive to every corner of the country to take in its unique charms. Go where you want and do what you like today with Hertz Car Rental Australia.

In Australia, drivers over 21 years of age are eligible to hire car rentals. Car rentals are available for a wide number of uses, from business trips to holiday excursions. With it comes a myriad of vehicle brands and styles for you to choose from. As some of Australia’s routes can be rough, four-wheel drive vehicles may be more suitable for the terrain. It’s essential to do an appropriate amount of research to pick out the perfect car for your trip.

While on your holiday, unpredictable mishaps could happen. To protect yourself and your car rental, it’s important to get insurance. Visitors on holiday typically have travel insurance, and Hertz Car Rental includes basic insurance as well.  Speak to the staff at Hertz Car Rental Australia to learn more about the different types of insurances available, their coverages and excess.

Road trips in Australia stretch across the country on a multitude of routes. Hertz Car Rental Australia is available throughout the country, so pick up your car rental at your starting city before hitting the road. Take to the Great Ocean Road, a long highway stretch that takes you past fantastic views and even better attractions. The well-maintained stretch of road is a popular road trip choice in Australia for its straight route that is friendly for drivers to follow.

Take good care of your rental car! If the car is not suited for off-road terrain, take care not to try and tackle it. Choose the appropriate vehicle for the terrain you wish to tackle. Although Australia is mostly connected by well-maintained roads, roads in the outback are made of uncovered dirt and gravel. For road trips into the exciting Red Centre at Alice Springs or a day trip into the Nullarbor Plains, take along a sturdy and comfortable four-wheel drive for the job. 

Stay safe and have fun on your self drive Australia road trip! Remember that Australia drives on the left side of the road, so prepare to acquaint yourself with this change before you get behind the wheel. Road trips in Australia may be long, so be sure to take breaks regularly at rest stops to recover your energy. An energised driver is a safer driver!