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Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
AUD
Country code
61
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h
50 - 62 mi/h
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Why rent a car in Hobart?
Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, is an amazing place to visit. Although it might not be as popular as other Australian tourist destinations like Sydney, Adelaide, or Gold Coast, it has plenty to enjoy, from historic settlements and interesting architecture to world-class museums and great seafood restaurants. With a rental car, you can easily explore the rest of Tasmania and its wild beaches, old mining towns, and national parks.
One-Way Car Rentals in Hobart
The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Hobart and drop off in another city include:
- From Hobart to Launceston - 43 offers from A$ 48.09 per day
Top ways to enter Hobart
- Hobart Airport: The largest on Tasmania, Hobart Airport serves about 2.5 million travelers every year. As of November 2019, there are no scheduled international flights, but the airport provides connections to the other largest cities in Australia like Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, and Brisbane. There are also seasonal flights to and from Wilkes Land, a territory in Antarctica claimed by Australia. Hobart Airport is located some 20 km (12 miles) east of Hobart city center and can be reached in about 20 minutes.
- Devonport Airport: The other airport of Tasmania, it hosts flights to a number of smaller destination on and near the island, as well as to and from Melbourne and Tasmania. With one terminal and just one gate, it is one of the smallest international airports in Australia. Located on the north coast of Tasmania, Devonport Airport is some 280 km (174 miles) from Hobart and can be reached in about three hours.
- Melbourne Airport: Also known as Tullamarine Airport and serving nearly 40 million travelers every year, it is the second-busiest airport in Australia. In addition to providing domestic connections, it hosts flights to and from destinations in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. While it is possible to go from Melbourne to Hobart by car - the trip, including a ferry ride, would take some 15 hours - it is much quicker to catch another flight to Tasmania.
Useful city facts
- Hobart has an oceanic climate with warm summers and cool winters. The average high temperature is 22.2 °C (72 °F) in January, the warmest month, and 12°C (54 °F) in July, the coldest. Hobart (and the rest of Tasmania) is generally much cooler than most other places in Australia. Precipitation is relatively low throughout the year with a small increase from August to October.
- Despite its relatively small size, Hobart has an absolute abundance of great museums. Some of the most impressive ones are the Maritime Museum of Tasmania which is dedicated to the region’s traditions of seafaring, whaling, and trading; the Australian Antarctic Division’s visitor center which has many exhibitions on Australia’s polar expeditions and the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery with a collection of indigenous and contemporary Australian art, as well as a large Antarctic section.
- Thousands of visitors travel to places like Canada, Norway, and Iceland every year to see the majestic Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis. But a similar phenomenon, Southern Lights, or Aurora Australis can be observed in the Southern hemisphere, and Tasmania is one of the best places on the planet for experiencing them. In Hobart, there are a number of dedicated tours that you can join. Find out more about seeing Southern Lights in Australia here.
Top destinations and activities
- Cascades Female Factory. One of the 11 former Australian penal sites that are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Cascades is a museum that shows the living conditions of female convicts in the 19th century. A fascinating place that provides an important historical lesson, it is not to be missed if you’re in Hobart.
- Salamanca Place. Made up of many low-rise 19th-century buildings of classic British architectural styles, Salamanca Place is one of the unique neighborhoods in all of Australia. The area is home to many museums, performance venues, and restaurants, as well as the beautiful Salamanca Art Center. Salamanca Market, one of the best-known street fairs in the country, takes place every Saturday.
- Parliament House. Originally built in the 19th century as the Customs House, the sandstone building has been the home of the Tasmanian parliament for more than 160 years. Despite legislators working inside the building, the Parliament House is also open for tourists and features attractions like the Parliament Library and the Parliament Museum.
- Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. Dedicated to the indigenous inhabitants, nature, and history of Tasmania, as well as works by the region’s most prominent artists, this is one of the most notable museums on the island. With Tasmania being one of the gateways to Antarctica, there are also a number of exhibits dedicated to that fascinating continent. Other notable museums in Hobart include the Museum of Old and New Art, Maritime Museum of Tasmania, Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum, and the visitor center of the Australian Antarctic Division (the latter two are also connected to Antarctic research).
Traffic and parking tips
- One of the largest road hazards in Australia is the wildlife. Take extra caution when driving in bad weather or after dark as this is when most of the collisions with wildlife take place.
- Mobile coverage is very rarely available outside of major highways and population centers, so take extra caution when traveling in rural areas.
- Another great risk when traveling off of the main highways is the heat. The temperatures can reach extremes very easily, especially during the summer months and in inland areas. Always stay properly hydrated and plan your route in advance to be able to supplement your water supplies.
- Laws concerning driving under the influence differ from territory to territory in Australia. In Tasmania, the legal alcohol limit is 0.05% for experienced drivers and 0.00% for novice drivers and drivers with provisional licenses. Exceeding the limit can lead to large fines and a driver’s license ban.
- Proof of insurance and the car’s documentation need to be in the car whenever you’re driving.
- When driving, you need to have your passport or ID card with you at all times.
- The primary, nationwide emergency number in Australia is 000.
Toll roads
There are a number of toll roads in Australia, mainly in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. There are no toll roads on Tasmania.
Most toll roads in Australia use an open toll system with mainline barrier toll points. All toll roads in Australia use a cashless payment system. You can purchase a prepaid pass for most toll roads. Some rental cars in Australia are equipped with electronic transponders, the price of which may or may not be included in the rental price. Ask your car rental provider about it in advance.
Different toll roads are operated by different companies, so there is no nation-wide system in place.
Ideas for a day-trip
- Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Located just north of the city, Bonorong is dedicated to taking care of protected local species as well as injured and abandoned animals. If you go on a tour through the sanctuary, you might get to see its most honorable inhabitant, a cockatoo bird that’s more than 100 years old. Located 29 km (17 miles) from Hobart center, Bonorong can be reached in just 25 to 30 minutes.
- Mount Wellington. Overlooking Hobart and the rest of southern Tasmania, the majestic Mount Wellington (or Kunanyi, as it’s known among the native inhabitants of the island) is a must-visit place if you’re in the area. It’s possible to take a cable car to the top, but you can also drive all the way up to reach the Pinnacle Observation Shelter. Do keep in mind that it gets quite cold up there and the summit even experiences some snowfall every winter. Located 20 km (13 miles) west of Hobart, Mount Wellington can be reached in about 30 minutes.
- Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. A fascinating place to visit for any nature lover, the botanical gardens house more than 6,500 species plant species of amazing variety. Many are native to the island (do visit the Tasmanian Fernery), some come from the rain forests of Northern Queensland at the other end of the country, and others are subantarctic species found on the uninhabited islands between Tasmania and Antarctica. Located 3 km (1.8 miles) from the city center, the gardens can be reached in just five to seven minutes, but it’s easy to spend at least half a day exploring them.
- Australian Convict Sites. Dedicated to Australia’s early history as a penal colony, the Convict Sites are a UNESCO World Heritage site made up of 11 such sites spread across the country, five of which are in Tasmania. The Cascades Female Factory, which is located in Hobart, was already mentioned above, but the other four are also fascinating, if somewhat gruesome, places to visit. The two nearest to Hobart, the Coal Mines and Port Arthur Historic Sites, are on the Tasman peninsula and only about a 90-minute drive southeast of Hobart.
Most popular rental types and cars
The most popular rental car in Tasmania is Toyota Camry, although many travelers also go for the Mitsubishi ASX and the Toyota Yaris. The most popular rental car types are economy, intermediate, and full-size.
Further destinations
- Freycinet National Park. Taking up most of the Freycinet Peninsula on the eastern coast of Tasmania, the national park is a remote and beautiful area. The park has many hiking trails, so you might be lucky to spot local wildlife like the brushtail possum, echidna, or even Tasmanian devil; the surrounding waters are inhabited by southern right whales and bottlenose dolphins. Located 165 km (102 miles) north of Hobart, the national park can be reached in about 2 hours and 10 minutes.
- Bruny Island. In fact, Bruny is not one, but two islands, connected by a narrow sandy isthmus known locally as The Neck. It’s possible to cross it by car, but watch out for penguins as they are frequently crossing the road here. Some of the attractions of Bruny include the Blight Museum, the Bruny History Room, the Cape Bruny Lighthouse, and some seriously amazing seafood restaurants. To access the island, you need to take a ferry from the town of Kettering, which is located about 33 km (20.5 miles) south of Hobart and can be reached in 35 minutes. Note: Keep in mind that not all car rental providers permit taking a rental car on a boat, so if you plan to travel to Bruny, ask your provider in advance.
- Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Not just mad up of one mountain and one lake (although both are spectacular), there’s even more impressive nature to explore in this park. Part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, it is home to the primal landscape of the Twisted Lakes, a lot of wildlife, and some of the most impressive mushroom species on the planet. You need to pay a vehicle fee to enter the park at the Cradle Mountain Visitor Center, but it is most definitely worth it. Located some 325 km (202 miles) northwest of Hobart, the national park can be reached in four hours.
- Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park. Tasmania is home to a lot of fascinating wildlife, but two animals are especially emblematic of the island. Though the last known Thylacine, or Tasmanian wolf, died in 1936, the Tasmanian devil survives to this day. The largest carnivorous marsupial in the world, during the last decades it has been sadly affected by the widespread devil facial tumor disease (DFTD) and is now seriously threatened as a species. Dedicated to their protection, the Tasmanian Devil Conservation Park is the perfect place to meet these fantastic little beasts, meet other local wildlife, and learn more about Tasmania’s nature. Located about 85 km (53 mi) southeast of Hobart, the conservation park can be reached in just about an hour.
Car Rental Prices in Hobart
- Large cars - from $146 per day
- Medium cars - from $86 per day
- Small cars - from $131 per day
- SUVs - from $168 per day
How can I save money on my rental car?
It’s easy to land a great rental car in Hobart if you follow these simple tips:
- Compare the rates of different rental car providers
- Book your rental car well in advance
- Plan your route before you go
- Know your fuel and mileage requirements
- Visit during the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Hobart is the cheapest in December when renting a car is about 59% cheaper than the yearly average and a whole 77% cheaper than renting a vehicle in August. Enjoy your Christmas vacation by coming to Tasmania!
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Launceston Car Rentals from $49.23 per day145.6 km / 90.5 miles away
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Devonport Car Rentals from $113.66 per day205.7 km / 127.8 miles away
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Geelong Car Rentals from $36.90 per day586.2 km / 364.3 miles away
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Pakenham Car Rentals from $72.81 per day558.0 km / 346.7 miles away
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Top 20 Locations near Hobart
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Hobart Airport Car Rentals from $86.14 per day15.9 km / 9.9 miles away
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Launceston Airport Car Rentals from $49.23 per day148.8 km / 92.5 miles away
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Launceston Western Junction Car Rentals from $126.43 per day149.3 km / 92.8 miles away
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Devonport Airport Car Rentals from $113.66 per day204.2 km / 126.9 miles away
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Devonport Ferry Car Rentals from $79.75 per day205.2 km / 127.5 miles away
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Melbourne Frankston Car Rentals from $72.81 per day558.4 km / 347.0 miles away
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Melbourne Dandenong Car Rentals from $36.90 per day572.9 km / 356.0 miles away
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Melbourne Moorabbin Car Rentals from $72.81 per day581.5 km / 361.4 miles away
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Melbourne Brighton Car Rentals from $29.73 per day587.8 km / 365.2 miles away
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Melbourne Bayswater Car Rentals from $33.18 per day588.0 km / 365.4 miles away
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Avalon Airport Car Rentals from $52.48 per day590.0 km / 366.6 miles away
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Melbourne Blackburn Car Rentals from $28.81 per day592.3 km / 368.0 miles away
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Melbourne Richmond Car Rentals from $72.81 per day596.2 km / 370.5 miles away
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South Melbourne Car Rentals from $29.73 per day596.3 km / 370.5 miles away
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Melbpourne Footscray Car Rentals from $72.81 per day601.6 km / 373.8 miles away
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Melbourne Preston Car Rentals from $36.90 per day603.5 km / 375.0 miles away
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Melbourne Campbellfield Car Rentals from $72.81 per day612.3 km / 380.5 miles away
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Melbourne Tullamarine Car Rentals from $72.81 per day613.0 km / 380.9 miles away
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Melbourne Airport Car Rentals from $38.04 per day616.1 km / 382.8 miles away
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Merimbula Airport Car Rentals from $57.26 per day699.4 km / 434.6 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
Which is the cheapest month to rent a car in Hobart?
Car rental prices in Hobart vary a lot according to the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best offer.
Average Rental Price in Hobart
The best month to rent a car in Hobart is May (when prices for an Economy class start from $33.51). This is 45% cheaper than the yearly average and 65% cheaper than renting in August (when rental prices start at $95.75 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price.
What’s the usual rental length in Hobart?
Travel lengths vary from month to month: in December, travelers rent a car for an average of 17 days in November, the average rental period is 2 days.
Average Rental Length in Hobart
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Hobart?
While travelers visit Hobart year-round, the most popular month for renting a car is October, and the least popular is December.
Popularity of Car Rental in Hobart by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Car Rentals | Hyundai Accent | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Bargain Car Rentals | Nissan X-Trail | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Bargain Car Rentals | Hyundai Kona | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| Bargain Car Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Bargain Car Rentals | Holden Acadia | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Toyota Corolla Sedan | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Bargain Car Rentals | Holden Commodore | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Mitsubishi Eclipse | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Bargain Car Rentals | Toyota Hiace | 4 | 4 | People Carriers/Vans |
Our Customers Reviews
JL
Australia
Hyundai Accent
February 20, 2021
Visited Tasmania. Many unsealed roads and steep hills so may fork out a bit more for a bigger car.
MD
Australia
Hyundai Accent
February 14, 2021
Hobart was very good
TJ
Australia
Hyundai Accent
February 9, 2021
Tarkine is awesome - need to stop it being logged!
AJ
Australia
Toyota Corolla
December 15, 2020
More beautiful than I was expected, but you have to got a car if you want to explore all of the wondefulness of the Island.
MB
Australia
Mitsubishi Outlander
February 3, 2020
amazing spot to visit, so much to do and see, as well as fantastic food!
RP
Australia
Mitsubishi Outlander
November 5, 2019
Hobart is a delightful city - so many things to do within day trip distance. I recommend Richmond, Port Arthur, Mt Wellington, Royal Botanical Gardens for starters.
RG
Australia
Hyundai Accent
October 31, 2019
Tasmania is a wonderful place and having the freedom to travel at your own pace and to the locations of your choice is recommended. A rental car allows this flexibility.
ZG
Australia
Hyundai Accent
October 11, 2019
Gorgeous city. We travelled around all of Tassie in the car as well
MB
Australia
Mitsubishi Lancer
September 20, 2019
Mt Wellington is well worth the drive, bug rug up it's cold up there.
VB
Australia
Toyota Corolla Sedan
April 23, 2019
It is a beautiful city, my wife and I liked it very much. We also the sight seeing and travelling to and through the surrounding suburbs and well preserved early settlers towns. I strongly recommend EastCoast Car Rental to any traveler who wishes to have a reliable service.
JW
Australia
Toyota Corolla
October 13, 2018
Wonderful place to travel to, and around. Would highly recommend Hobart to anyone. A hire car is one of the best ways to get around. Road structures can be tricky though - easy to take a wrong turn! :-)
HM
Australia
Hyundai Accent Sedan
October 12, 2018
Hobart and surrounds are lovely. We are in fact planning to relocate to The Huon Valley later this year.
YT
Australia
Nissan Almera Sedan
October 4, 2018
Hobart is lovely, but there are so many areas of Tasmania that are wonderful to visit, including Port Arthur and the top of Mount Wellington and having a car made it all so much easier to get around and see what we wanted to see in the time that we had.
Top 10 Suppliers in Hobart in 2021
National
+61362484043
Car Rental Hall, Strachan St, Cambridge TAS 7170
Enterprise
+61362484043
Hobart International Airport, Strachan St, Cambridge TAS 7170
Europcar
+610362485849
Hobart International Airport, Strachan St, Cambridge TAS 7170
Working hours
Mon:07:00-20:30
Tue:07:00-20:30
Wed:07:00-20:30
Thu:07:00-20:30
Fri:07:00-20:00
Sat:07:00-20:30
Sun:07:00-20:00
Keddy
+610362485849
Hobart International Airport, Strachan St, Cambridge TAS 7170
Working hours
Mon:07:00-20:30
Tue:07:00-20:30
Wed:07:00-20:30
Thu:07:00-20:30
Fri:07:00-20:00
Sat:07:00-20:30
Sun:07:00-20:00
Avis
0362485424
Airport Dr
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
Wed:07:00-22:00
Thu:07:00-22:00
Fri:07:00-22:00
Sat:07:00-20:30
Sun:07:00-22:00
Alamo
362484043
Car Rental Hall
Working hours
Mon:08:00-15:00
Tue:08:00-15:00
Wed:08:00-15:00
Thu:08:00-15:00
Fri:08:00-15:00
Sat:08:00-15:00
Sun:08:00-15:00
Budget
0362157100
Domestic Terminal Hobart Airport
Working hours
Mon:05:00-23:30
Tue:05:00-23:30
Wed:05:00-23:30
Thu:05:00-23:30
Fri:05:00-23:30
Sat:05:00-23:30
Sun:05:00-23:30
EastCoast Car Rentals
+611800474258 / +61755558908
273 Kennedy Drive, Cambridge, 7170
Working hours
Mon:09:00-17:00
Tue:09:00-17:00
Wed:09:00-17:00
Thu:09:00-17:00
Fri:09:00-17:00
Sat:09:00-16:00
Sun:09:00-16:00
SIXT
+61755558908
273 Kennedy Dr, Hobart TAS 7170
Alamo
+61362484043
Strachan St, Cambridge TAS 7170