Sub-tropical Brisbane - Queensland's biggest city - has excellent year-round weather, a busy and bustling city centre and lively nightlife. It is also a great base for exploring the numerous nearby attractions, which include glorious beaches, island parks, wine regions, mountains, lakes and forests. While public transport is good, hiring a car in Brisbane makes sightseeing a breeze. Compare car-rental rates on TravelSupermarket and you’ll probably find it costs less than you think too. What’s more, driving is on the left in Australia, so you’ll feel right at home behind the wheel!
Car rental in Brisbane allows you to take in the length and breadth of this great city, including the South Bank parklands, which offer a vast array of shops, cafes, a manmade beach and the famous Wheel of Brisbane. South Bank is a great area for hanging out by day. But as the night draws in, many head to the West End or to Fortitude Valley, both very lively and with plenty of entertainment on offer. The CBD or Central Business District houses the Gallery of Modern Art, the Town Hall and more shopping.
Pre-book car hire and arrange to collect your vehicle from either Brisbane Airport (BNE) or from a downtown location. Touch down, get through arrivals and you’ll find the car-rental desks. With car hire, Brisbane Airport is just 15 minutes away from central destinations – and the hotel bed you’re probably dreaming of after a long flight! And with taxis costing upwards of 45 Australian dollars (just over £20) and car-hire rates starting from less than a tenner a day, renting a vehicle is a smart investment.
