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Alice Springs car rental information
| Pick-up location | Alice Springs |
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| Rental locations | 25 |
| Airport locations | 16 |
Cheap car rentals in Alice Springs
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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Alice Springs
- Using car rentals in Alice Springs offers several benefits over using public transport. Car rentals provide better exploration opportunities since you can choose your itinerary and schedule. Therefore, you can take as much time as you need at one attraction site or even visit multiple locations without any restrictions from public transport. Alice Springs car rentals also offer a private experience, especially when traveling with family or spouse. You get the chance to have intimate conversations that would otherwise be uncomfortable to have on public transport. Additionally, you will save on costs if traveling as a group as you can split car rental costs. With car rentals in Alice Springs, you can explore breathtaking town destinations, including Alice Springs Desert Park, The Kangaroo Sanctuary, and The Larapinta Trail.
- You are likely to land at Alice Springs Airport (ASP). The airport has several in-site airports at the Arrivals Hall of the airport’s main terminal building, near baggage collection on the ground floor. To be eligible for a car rental at ASP, you must be at least 21. You must present a valid driver’s license, which you must hold for at least one year. You must also submit your passport and your credit card with information corresponding to that in the driver’s license.
- Using car rentals in Alice Springs generally requires you to follow their laid-back driving culture, considering it is a relatively small town with few occupants. You, however, need to be cautious of wildlife, including kangaroos and emus, when driving. The drivers in this town may communicate using gestures, including nods, to acknowledge other drivers. You also need to be culturally sensitive to the Aboriginal communities from the Indigenous Australian community and essentially be respectful to their local customs when driving through their communities. Strict laws are enforced on drunk driving, with heavy penalties for intoxicated drivers.
- Despite the low population in Alice Springs, there are those times, especially when people are commuting to and from work or school, when there might be increased traffic. The rush hour is typically morning from around 7:30 am to 9 am and evening from around 4:30 to 6 pm. Several significant roads are frequently affected by rush hour times, including Stuart Highway, Larapinta Drive, Ross Highway, Gap Road, and Todd Street. You can instead consider alternative routes to avoid the increased traffic at these times, including Stott Terrace Street, Bath Street, and Wills Terrace Street. The summer season in Alice Springs may exhibit extreme heat, overheating vehicles, and Bushfires, and can make driving challenging.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Alice Springs for C$ 94 or less
- Book your rental car in Alice Springs at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Full-size rental cars in Alice Springs are around -2% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Alice Springs
How much does it cost to rent a car in Alice Springs?
On average a rental car in Alice Springs costs C$ 105 per day.
Can I rent an automatic car in Alice Springs?
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Alice Springs. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.
How much is gas price in Alice Springs?
The average gas price in Alice Springs is C$ 5.96 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 71 and C$ 95, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Alice Springs?
Full-size (Class Full-size Truck or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Alice Springs.
How can I find car rentals near me in Alice Springs?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does a Full Size car rental cost in Alice Springs?
A Full Size car rental in Alice Springs costs C$ 136 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car rental cost in Alice Springs?
A Compact car rental in Alice Springs costs C$ 137 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Alice Springs?
An Intermediate car rental in Alice Springs costs C$ 188 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Alice Springs?
In Alice Springs, cars are most frequently rented at Thrifty 71 Hartley St (1 km from city centre ).
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Alice Springs?
On average a rental car in Alice Springs costs C$ 712 per week (C$ 102 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Alice Springs?
On average a rental car in Alice Springs costs C$ 3,051 per month (C$ 102 per day).
What type of car is recommended for driving in Alice Springs?
The presence of unsealed roads with gravel and dirt makes four-wheel drive the right choice of car to use in Alice Springs. These cars have power distributed in all their wheels, improving their traction. They, therefore, offer enhanced stability in different road terrains, including the rugged terrain in Alice Springs. The improved traction helps maintain their grip mitigating loss of control in off-road situations. The vehicles have enhanced features, including robust undercarriage protection, higher ground clearance, and sturdy suspension, allowing them to navigate rough terrain better.
What’s the speed limit in Alice Springs?
School zones have speed limits typically around 40 km/h (25 mph). Residential and business streets within Alice Springs have speed limits set to about 50 km/h (31 mph). Main roads and Highways have higher speed limits ranging from around 60 km/h to 80 km/h (37 mph to 50 mph). Speed limits on some rural roads of Alice Springs can be higher, ranging from 100 km/h to 130 km/h (62 mph to 81 mph).
Where are the best places to park in Alice Springs?
Todd Street Mall Car Park, Leichhardt Terrace Car Park, and the Alice Plaza Car Park are popular choices for downtown parking of car rentals in Alice Springs. Parking rates can vary, but on average, expect to pay around 1.50 AUD (1 USD) to 2.00 AUD (1.30 USD) per hour for street parking and approximately 2.00 AUD (1.30 USD) to 3.50 AUD (2.30 USD) per hour for public parking lots. Additionally, some hotels and accommodations may offer free or discounted parking for their guests.
Alice Springs car rental reviews and directory
Budget
9.6
Wonderful
3 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
9.0
2 locations in Alice Springs
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov. 2019
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Easy check in and easy drip off6.0 Okay
Apr. 2016
Cons:
Car was fine...not having free unltd mileage is totally bogus, and then acting like I'm a jerk for asking is worse. No one at the office, dude was late, then he was rude (and he was a lot later than the time it says I picked up the car). Returned car to a different location. Same dude. He refused to come check out the car to, to note the mileage, to tell me if there would be addition charges because "as you can see there are other people waiting." And then just started helping someone else. I fully expect to have enormous charges that I didn't expect. Not renting from Budget again.Hertz
9.2
Wonderful
3 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
6.0
2 locations in Alice Springs
Alamo
9.0
Wonderful
2 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
9.0
One location in Alice Springs
Thrifty
6.0
Okay
2 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.6
2 locations in Alice Springs
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.6
Very good
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Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
7.3
One location in Alice Springs
Europcar
8.7
Very good
1 reviewOne location in Alice Springs
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2.0 Poor
Nov. 2018
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Poor service, so many hidden fees. A complete scam. And to make it worse the car broke down and their ‘supposed’ roadside service would not come unless they were paid an extortionist sum. You are warned, this is NOT a company worth doing business with.National
10.0
Wonderful
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One location in Alice Springs
Sixt
8.0
Very good
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One location in Alice Springs
Avis
6.0
Okay
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2 locations in Alice Springs
Dollar
2.0
Poor
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3 locations in Alice Springs
keddy by Europcar
8.0
Very good
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One location in Alice Springs
Firefly
7.5
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2 locations in Alice Springs
2 locations in Alice Springs
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+86 10 6064 1387
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Good to know
Most popular agency | Routes Car & Truck Rentals |
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Most popular car type | Full-size |
Average price | C$ 105/day |
Good deal | C$ 98/day |