Cheap Car Hire in Tasmania from $27

While the state permits driving at age 17, Tasmania car rentals are generally permitted only after age 21. Car rentals in Tasmania are sometimes allowed under age 21, although a youth surcharge may be added at those car rental locations. Americans are welcome to drive rental cars in Tasmania using a United States driver’s license if in the state temporarily (such as tourists). Residents or those on long-term stays (like students) must have an Australian driver’s license to drive Tasmania car rentals.

In Australia, including Tasmania, it is the custom to drive on the left side of the road. Therefore, rental cars in Tasmania feature steering wheels on the right side. Legal speed limits for car rentals in Tasmania range from between 50 km/h to 80 km/h (31mph to 50 mph) for urban and country roads. The top speed limit in Tasmania is 110km/h (62 mph). In Tasmania, every passenger, including those in a passenger van rental, is required to wear a seatbelt. Small children must be in an age-appropriate car seat. Drivers in Tasmania must maintain a blood alcohol content below 0.05% or risk being ticketed. To stay on top of any recent driving law changes, it’s best to confer with the Tasmania DMV.

Your car rental in Tasmania should reflect your own purpose and style. As an example, for visits to Tasmania that most involve urban or downtown driving, an electric car rental would likely be the best option. In that way, you can save money on fuel while also traveling more sustainably. Of course, for brief visits to the island, an economy car rental may be best. Cheap car rentals in Tasmania are available at the airport for such visits and are perfect for quick visits or meetings in the state. Business travelers and those looking to arrive in both comfort and class should perhaps consider a luxury car rental.

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $77/day when booking a car hire in Tasmania. The absolute best deal a user found was for $32/day from Provider's pick, booked on Oct. 12.

YesDrive Car Rental is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Tasmania. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $413 per week.

Yes, hiring a vehicle in Tasmania for a month is certainly possible.

Our recent data shows that Provider's pick can potentially be 72% below the average car hire price in Tasmania. Check prices and availability for Provider's pick and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Tasmania is on average $1,770 a month or $59 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Tasmania car hire.