Car rental in ACT
Car rental in ACT is easy with Central car hire Australia. Book your car rental online from any of the ACT locations Car rental in ACT is easy with Central Car Hire. Book your car rental online, and pick it up at Canberra airport. Alternatively we can provide car hire in Canberra as we have locations throughout the ACT at Fyshwick, Tuggeranong and Canberra city where you can hire a car, truck or bus.
Car rental in ACT is now a simple 3 step booking process. You can compare car hire in ACT in 2 minutes. We’ve done all the leg work for you. We offer a Free booking service. There are no hidden booking fees or cancellation fees, so you can book now and change your plans later, it’s really that easy! Our innovative booking system will compare prices and provide you with instant availability for all your rental car pricing. You can compare Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar and Thrifty instantly!
About ACT
Around 300,000 people call the ACT home and is one of only two cities in the world built with a premeditated design. When driving in and around the ACT in your car rental, you will experience the almost symmetrical design of the city with planned straight and curved streets making driving around easy. The ACT is small in comparison to the other Australian states and territories measuring 88km by 30km and is surrounded by New South Wales.
Driving to ACT
If you are not flying into Canberra airport, driving there using car hire will take around three and a half hours from Sydney and you will cover 287 kilometres, much of which is on beautiful Australian scenery and Highway driving. Driving from Melbourne to Canberra is slightly further and about 660 kms. This should take around seven and a half hours, much of which is also on great scenery and highway driving.
Exploring ACT
The ACT is home to Australia’s Parliament House, which means that it’s full of bureaucrats and politicians. Now don’t let that worry you as there’s more to the ACT than politicians. There are beautiful national parks including the Namadgi and Kosciusko National Park. Book a car rental and drive yourself around or get outdoors to one of these national parks to really experience the region. Beautiful picnic areas, barbeque spots and outdoor experiences await. Visit Ginnindera Falls and experience the walking trails and beautiful gorges. Or visit the Nature reserve and see all the wildlife, from Koalas and Emus to Kangaroos. If your looking for a challenging walk, then head to the Namadgi National Park, which is home to 8 mountain peaks at over 1700m.
Things to do in ACT
We try to make your car hire experience as simple and easy as possible. We’re not just about cheap car rental in ACT, we want to ensure your trip to ACT is something to remember. So we’ve put together some of the top things to do in the ACT:
· Australian War Memorial: it’s a must see for everyone, despite the sobering subject matter. The exhibitions are well assembled, placing the emphasis on personal stories, memorabilia and education. It serves as a constant reminder of the effects of war.
· Cockington Green: this is a delight to see as you’ll experience this tiny village is built at one twelfth of the original size and you stand over the buildings like a giant. An old English village, built entirely to scale, with each structure built out of tiny bricks.
· National Gallery of Australia: the National Gallery exhibits collections that highlight the talent of Australian and international artists. A vast range of mediums and styles grace the walls of this contemporary space set on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin .
· Parliament House: Australia’s capital building is truly a unique and captivating structure. Visible from across the city, the green lawns and white pillars contrast well against the muted bush beyond. Inside, a collection of more than 4,000 artworks, ranging from historic portrait to contemporary landscape, will amaze the visitor.
· National Botanic Gardens: These gardens offer a unique opportunity to enjoy the vast differences in Australian flora. The rainforest is a favourite, as are the rock gardens and eucalyptus lawn. Picnic amongst the beauty of the gardens or enjoy a light meal in the café.
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Australian Capital Territory Car Hire Locations
If you are travelling to ACT be it business or pleasure and need car rental, Central car hire offers you the easiest way to rent a car in Australian Capital Territory. We can provide you with car hire in ACT at the following locations: