Perth Car Rental Guide
This page gives you information concerning the car rental possibilities in Perth airport and downtown. The page also gives a short overview of the main car rental and driving restrictions valid in Australia.
Rental Restrictions
Rented vehicles may not be driven outside Australia and travel on ferries is prohibited. Travel to New Zealand (and to Tasmania) 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. Alternate routes are available to avoid these tolls.
About Perth
Perth, a sophisticated, scenic city, is situated on the western coast of Australia. The city centre, surrounded by the Swan River, is compact, characterised by numerous waterways and green parks.
You can practise water sports on the river, enjoy a glass of local wine or explore the Kings Park – there is plenty to do in Perth. You can visit the Swan Valley, Western Australia’s oldest wine growing region that is now a lively tourist area. Of the cultural activities, the Perth International Arts Festival is the oldest international multiarts festival in the Southern Hemisphere.
Perth is also home of the world’s oldest operating mint, many museums and galleries, historic buildings and a great variety of shopping.
Area:
Population: 1.3 million
Country: Australia
Time Zone: Western Standard Time: GMT + 8
Telephone Area Code: 08
Monetary unit: Australian Dollar
