Cooma Car Rental Guide
This page informs you of the car rental possibilities in Cooma and gives an overview of the main car rental and driving restrictions valid in Australia.
Rental Restrictions
In order to rent a car, you must be at least 21 years old and have held your license for at least 1 year. Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge. The maximum age to rent with some suppliers is 75 years old.
Rented vehicles may not be driven outside Australia and travel on ferries is prohibited.
Driving Restrictions
In Australia, traffic is on the left and overtaking on the right. The minimum driving age is 18. All passengers are required to use seatbelts and children must be properly restrained in a child seat or seatbelt. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.5‰ and drunk driving is severely punished.
From sunset to sunrise you must drive with your headlights and rear lights on. In cases of poor visibility, you must also have your headlights on. In suburban areas you must use the low beam.
In bigger cities, parking areas often have pole signage advising of parking restrictions. During business hours, some public areas allow parking up to 1 or 2 hours. In some cities, there are parking meters.
Speed cameras are extensively used all over the country in order to catch traffic violators. When you are renting a car, the fine for your traffic offence will be sent to the rental company who has the right to charge you.
Speed Limits:| Area | Speed |
| Suburban roads | 50KM/H |
| Major connector roads | 80KM/H |
| Highways | 100KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police/fire/ambulance: 000
Road Tolls
There is a toll to cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge and also on some of the highways exiting Brisbane. Alternate routes are available to avoid these tolls.
About Cooma
Cooma is the gateway to the snowy Mountains from Sydney. It is the commercial and social centre of the region. The location of the town guarantees four distinct seasons, so there is plenty to do in Cooma in all seasons. The Perisher Blue offers various kinds of skiing and snow boarding. Smiggin Holes is a popular ski resort, but also a beautiful area to visit in the summer, with magnificent scenery and many outdoor activities. The Centennial Park and the Wadbilliga National Park provide great walks and opportunities for relaxation and camping. The town also boasts a number of fine old buildings.
Population: 9,593
Country: Australia
Time Zone: East coast Standard time GMT + 10
Telephone Area Code: 2
Monetary unit: Australian Dollar
