Launceston car hires from $30

The streets are rather wide throughout the city meaning you don’t have to sacrifice on comfort when choosing a hire car in Launceston. People movers are great for families and large groups, offering plenty of storage space for outdoor activities around town. You may want to consider a compact model or intermediate size for more fuel efficiency.

In urban areas around Launceston, a default maximum of 50 km/h applies. The CBD and school zones scale down the limit to 40 km/h, while highways vary from 100-110 km/h.

On-street parking is available along several central roads, such as Paterson St, Willis St, York St and Elizabeth St, for approximately A$ 2 per hour. Payment can be made with provided meters and is enforced roughly between 9:00–17:00 on Monday through Saturday. Inveresk Car Park on Invermay Rd offers a flat daily rate of about A$ 4.

On average a car hire in Launceston costs $67 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Bargain Car Rentals ($30/day), Apex ($34/day) and East Coast Car Rentals ($34/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Bargain Car Rentals Launceston Airport 7212 (13 kilometres from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Launceston is $6.17 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $74 and $99, depending on the car size.

Premium (Kia Carnival or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Launceston.

Car hire companies onsite at Launceston airport include Bargain Car Rentals, Thrifty, Europcar, Avis, East Coast Car Rentals, Alamo, Sixt, Hertz, Dollar and Apex.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Launceston airport to off-airport locations include Bargain Car Rentals, Budget, Thrifty, Europcar, Avis, Alamo, Sixt, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and keddy by Europcar.

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

A Premium car hire in Launceston costs $169 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Launceston costs $65 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Launceston costs $71 per day, on average.

On average a car hire in Launceston costs $462 per week ($66 per day).

On average a car hire in Launceston costs $1,982 per month ($66 per day).

Most hire car companies require the driver to be above 25 years old and have a valid driver's licence. However, some companies will allow younger people to book Launceston car hire but at an additional fee. It is always best to confirm with the company you wish to get a car from about the regulations and requirements.

There are some restricted roads in Launceston, particularly in the city centre. These roads are typically marked with signs indicating restricted access and may only be used by authorised vehicles, such as emergency services or public transportation. Some examples of restricted roads in Launceston include Brisbane Street, Charles Street and St. John Street.