Lismore Car Rental Guide
On this page, you will find information about car rental in Lismore. The page also gives a short overview of the car rental and driving restrictions valid in Australia.
Rental Restrictions
To rent a car in Australia, you must be at least 21 years old and have held your license for 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.
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. Alternate routes are available to avoid these tolls.
About Lismore
Lismore is the birthplace of Australian ecotourism and attracts a huge number of tourists with the beauty of its environment. The mild climate of the city and the spectacular scenery of the surrounding hills and valleys add to the charm of Lismore.
The area around Lismore boasts four World Heritage National Parks, many beautiful beaches and rivers. You can take a walk in a rainforest or visit a village gallery.
The city is fond of culture: there are high quality arts and craft centres in the city; music is greatly enjoyed and the entertainment choices are rich. You will find plenty of restaurants, cafes, pubs, sports opportunities and shopping in Lismore.
Population: 43,200
Country: Australia
Time Zone: East coast Standard time GMT + 10 (+11 in summer)
Telephone Area Code: 02
Monetary unit: Australian Dollar
