MOTOR RENTALS

For the truly independent soul, car rental is the ideal answer and with the right transport and guidance anyone can be an explorer.

Discover the true Australia on a self-driving holiday where you can plan your own schedule and travel at your own pace, stopping wherever you wish. Australia really lends itself to a relaxing touring holiday and our extensive range of cars, 4-wheel drives and motorbikes will give you the opportunity to do just that.

Those who seek variety and surprise will love the vastness and energy of Australia. The ancient and modern intermingle like a constantly changing kaleidoscope. Beyond the stunning coastal beaches and headlands, exciting cities and flourishing townships is the outback. Here you'll discover the mythical Australia of red dirt, ancient aboriginal culture, and weird rock formations. Geological wonders, wildlife, and fantastic flora and fauna abound in a country teeming with rare and beautiful forms of life.

The large fleets of rental cars available in Australia range from compact to intermediate and full size cars and from full size wagons to luxury minibuses, with all vehicles being modern and fully reliable, each one fitted with air conditioning. There are specially tailored and maintained 4-wheel drive vehicles are available to venture into Australia's beautiful countryside or rugged outback.

There are few restrictions where 4-wheel drives many be taken however to avoid any unnecessary risk to your safety and damage to the vehicle, you must stay on recognised tracks and gravel roads.

For all, the romance and freedom of the open road can hardly be given a more genuine test and real experience than in Australia and what can be a more interesting and ideal opportunity for two people to discover this amazing country, than on a motor bike.

For any motorbike rental, you need only a valid motorcycle driving licence and of course a feeling for adventure! There are fleets of Harley Davidson, BMW, Honda and Kawasaki motorbikes all available, but only at three locations within Australia.

Australians drive on the LEFT-HAND side of the road and accept most country's driver licences, so it may not be necessary to have an International Licence, as long as you are over 21 years of age. In some cases is may be possible to pay a penalty if under this age.

When renting your car you will be asked to leave a deposit in the form of a Credit Card imprint. Cash deposits for car rentals are NOT accepted. In most areas you are able to drop your car off at a different location from the one at which you collected it but 'drop-off' fees do apply. Please read CAREFULLY the "Rental Information" sections for each motor rental company before making a reservation.

Avis

Avis Rentals are a worldwide rental car operator with over 200 locations all around Australia and rental desks at all major airport.

As the second largest general-use car rental business in the world, with locations in the United States and Canada, Europe and the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand plus the Latin American and Caribbean regions too. The company annually completes approximately 16 million rental transactions with a fleet averaging approximately 220,000 vehicles.

Avis have an extensive fleet available in Australia ranging from compact cars to luxury minibuses. All Avis vehicles are modern and reliable and all equipped with air conditioning for complete comfort when travelling. You can be assured of service and support, which is second to none.

Britz

Britz vehicles are specially designed for Australian conditions offering current vehicle models, fully equipped with everything you will need on your Australian holiday. Britz delivers unique holiday experiences in hired vehicles for recreational use to the domestic and international traveller.

In the Beginning…Britz was established as a pioneer operator with an initial fleet of three vehicles in Australia in 1982. By 1992 the fleet had grown to 400 vehicles and with depots located in Sydney, Darwin, Alice Springs, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth the company had become the first Australian national leisure vehicle operator.

Britz then saw the opportunity for strategic growth in New Zealand and Africa because of rising tourism numbers. In 1994 operations in New Zealand were established in Auckland and Christchurch. In 1995 Britz purchased C.I. Leisure Rentals which enabled the company to offer fleet in Southern Africa.

The Present Day…Britz is now part of the largest rental Motor Home operator of its type in Australasia: Tourism Holdings Limited - Rentals. Tourism Holdings Limited acquired the Britz Campervan and Motor Home operation in Australia, New Zealand and Southern Africa in November 1999.

The Future…Britz enters the new millennium with great confidence. Ongoing customer research and investment in the Britz vehicle fleet will ensure that Britz offers a superior level of customer service and product quality. Exciting new product will continue to be developed including specialised itineraries and experiences.

Budget

Budget was originally called the Team Rental Group; being renamed Budget Group, Inc. in 1997 when it acquired Budget Rent a Car Corporation from Ford Motor Company.

To transform Budget Rent a Car into a global vehicle rental company with consistent standards, the Budget Group began buying back a number of its licensee operations in the US and Europe. It also gained expertise in the insurance replacement market when it purchased Premier Car Rental. In June 1998, Budget Group acquired Ryder TRS, the nation's second largest consumer truck rental business.

Today Budget Group is one of the world's leading vehicle rental companies with its car rental division, led by Budget Rent a Car, being the third largest in the world and the only industry player to comprehensively serve leisure and business travellers as well as local and insurance replacement renters.

Budget have a large selection of cars available for rental in its over 250 depots throughout Australia, with 60 of these depots having 4-wheel drive vehicles available for rental too.

Maui Rentals

Experience the real heart of Australia with Maui Rentals, which is one of the largest 4-wheel drive and recreational vehicles operators in Australia, with locations in New Zealand and even South Africa too.

For those who love independent but secure travel, and wish to travel further than the usual tourist attractions - Maui Rentals is for you. Whatever your plans, whatever experiences call you - superbly equipped 4-wheel drive vehicles provide the ultimate way to experience all that this extraordinary country has to offer.

Maui Rentals feature one of the newest fleets of 4-wheel drive vehicles in Australia with all vehicles expertly maintained in peak condition and serviced regularly. Maui's specialist service includes courtesy airport transfers, a complimentary starter pack, an emergency free phone number and Maui's unique Fuel Award programme.

When you arrive at a Maui depot a thorough personal introduction to your Maui 4-wheel drive familiarises you with every aspect of its operation. The complimentary starter pack has extensive travel information, including major tourist destinations, maps, camping ground guides, safe driving information and discounts on popular attractions.