Devonport Car Rental Guide
This page informs you of the car rental possibilities in Devonport. You will also find general information about the car rental and driving restrictions valid in Australia.
Rental Restrictions
To rent a car, you must be at least 21 years old (age may vary by car category) and have held your license for 1 year. Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge.
Rented vehicles may not be driven outside Australia and travel on ferries is prohibited. Travel to New Zealand is not allowed.
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. Some cities also use parking meters.
Speed cameras are extensively used 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, but alternate routes are available to avoid these tolls.
About Devonport
Devonport lies at the mouth of the Mersey River. It has a spectacular coastline and a popular penguin viewing spot a few miles after the lighthouse. Devonport is an energetic city known for its restaurants, galleries and craft shops. The city has a spectacular coastline, many heritage properties, galleries, museums and even a vintage steam train at Don Village. You can visit the fascinating Maritime Museum and the Tiagarra Aboriginal Culture and Art Centre.
Area:
Population: 23,000
Country: Australia
Time Zone: GMT + 10 (+11 in summer)
Telephone Area Code:
Monetary unit: Australian Dollar
