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Gosford car rental information

Pick-up locationGosford
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Rental locations5
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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Gosford

  • You'll find Gosford car hire is a good way to explore this outdoor adventure paradise on the central coast of NSW. So many of the city's attractions are easily reached by car. Head to Somersby Falls Picnic Grounds and explore the waterfalls, or take a roughly 2-hour drive to Lithgow and check out the Glow Worm Tunnel. Just about 16min east of Gosford is Terrigal; well worth the visit, with heaps of restaurants, a great beach and loads of water activities.
  • An airport close to Gosford is Sydney Airport (SYD); it’s about 59 km away. It will take you roughly 1h 10min to reach Gosford from there by car, dependent on the time of day, as Sydney is prone to congested traffic conditions. Picking up your car hire in Gosford from the airport is easy. Make your way to the international terminal arrivals hall. There you'll find car hire desks for around six major car companies. Collect your keys and head to the ground level of the multi-storey car park (Parking 7) to collect your car. When dropping off your Gosford cheap car hire at the airport, you'll see signs directing you to the car hire drop-off.
  • The first thing to know about driving in Gosford is that the Central Coast Highway runs through the centre of the city, so there is a lot of passing-through traffic. Once you are off the main roads, the road system is pretty curvy, but the streets are generally dual carriageways, making them comfortable to navigate. An important issue to look out for when driving in Gosford is road closers. There is often maintenance happening, which causes sections of roads to be closed.
  • Driving your car hire in Gosford is easy, as the road system is well signposted and has a good balance of single- and double-lane roads, plus it hosts part of the Central Coast Highway. Just don't head out during peak traffic times, which is generally on Friday afternoons and early weekday mornings before 08:00. During these times, add about 30 minutes to your travel time. Keep in mind that in the city centre you'll find several one-ways, which can make it tricky to navigate, but booking a cheap car hire in Gosford that includes a built-in GPS system will reduce the confusion. It's also a good idea to make sure your car hire has an aircon, as it can get really hot, especially from January to March.
  • Book your rental car in Gosford at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Standard rental cars in Gosford are around 32% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Gosford

  • Can I rent an automatic car in Gosford?

    Based on our information, car rental agencies in Gosford only have manual transmission cars.

  • How much is gas price in Gosford?

    The average gas price in Gosford is C$ 6.11 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 73 and C$ 98, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Gosford?

    Standard (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Gosford.

  • Which car rental companies are at Kingsford Smith airport (SYD)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Kingsford Smith airport include JUCY, East Coast Car Rentals, Sixt, Budget, Apex, Ace Rental Cars, Hertz, Simba Car Hire, Dollar and Europcar.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Kingsford Smith airport (SYD)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Kingsford Smith airport to off-airport locations include JUCY, Sixt, Budget, Ace Rental Cars, Hertz, Dollar, Europcar, Thrifty and Avis.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Gosford?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • How much does a Standard car rental cost in Gosford?

    A Standard car rental in Gosford costs C$ 53 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in Gosford?

    A Compact car rental in Gosford costs C$ 58 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Gosford?

    An Intermediate car rental in Gosford costs C$ 70 per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Gosford?

    The road system in Gosford is well laid out and the traffic is moderate, you'll find driving a compact SUV, an intermediate SUV or even a full-size or luxury car will be a comfortable choice for this type of city driving. If you are looking for car hire in Gosford on a budget, then a small or compact economy car hire will also suit the driving terrain of the area.

  • What is the speed limit in Gosford?

    The speed limit for driving a car hire in Gosford is generally 80 km/h and drops to 60 km/h when the roads are wet. When driving through suburbs or in school zones, the speed limit usually drops to 40 km/h. When you head out of the city centre, you'll find the speed limit reaches up to 100 km/h. In urban and industrial areas, you'll generally find a speed limit of 50 km/h, and on some highways, you can reach a speed of 110 km/h.

  • Where are the best places to park in Gosford?

    Gosford parking spaces are limited and hard to find because it is a major transport hub. There’s the Gosford CBD business hub, the Australian Tax Office, a shopping centre and a stadium, as well as the Central Coast Council, so finding parking can be tricky and costly, especially during the week. There are some solutions though, like the Gosford City Car Park. Located on Baker Street, you can enter it via the roundabout on Donnison and Erina Street. The car park is closed on Sundays and public holidays. On Donnison Street, there is free street parking open 24 hours a day, but it does fill up quickly in the mornings. 

Gosford car rental reviews and directory

Avis

8.4

Very good

1 review

One location in Gosford

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322 Mann St

+61 2 4323 2222

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday07:30 - 17:30
Sunday08:00 - 12:00

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Firefly

10.0

Wonderful

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14 Bowen Cresent

+61 2 4324 9859

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Budget

8.5

Very good

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Cnr York St & Melbourne St

Monday07:00 - 17:30
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Thrifty

8.2

Very good

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14 Bowen Cres

Monday07:00 - 17:30
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Sixt

7.6

Good

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311B Manns Road, West Gosford

+61 2 9191 9241

Monday07:00 - 17:30
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Hertz

7.3

Good

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14 Bowen Cres

+61 2 4324 9859

Monday07:00 - 17:30
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Europcar

6.7

Okay

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900 Pacific Highway

+61 2 8255 9055

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keddy by Europcar

6.0

Okay

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900 Pacific Hwy

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Routes Car & Truck Rentals

4.7

Mediocre

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900 Pacific Highway

Monday08:00 - 12:00
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Sunnycars

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One location in Gosford

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900 Pacific Highway

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One traveller who rented a car in Gosford gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.1

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