Warrnambool Car Rental Guide
On this page, you will find information about car rental in Warrnambool. The page also describes the car rental and driving restrictions valid in Australia.
Rental Restrictions
In order to rent a car in Australia, 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 travel 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 have to use seatbelts at all times 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 larger 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. There are parking meters in some cities.
Speed cameras are 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 then 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. You can take an alternate route to avoid these tolls.
About Warrnambool
Warrnambool is the capital of the South West region of Victoria state. As a seaside location, it is a major destination for tourists visiting the great ocean road and shipwreck coast area. The city is home to Victoria’s Southern Right Whale Nursery and you can also see penguins on Middle Island. Much of Warrnambool’s history is connected with the sea and you can experience the 19 th century life of the city at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum. Another historic reflection of the city is provided at Proudfoots Boathouse on the Hopkins River.
Warrnambool offers you several places for relaxation and fun; Lake Pertobe Adventure Playground opposite the main beach is one of the favourites. The city also has a great arts and events scene, many excellent restaurants and cafes.
Population: 30,000
Country: Australia
Time Zone: East Coast Standard time GMT + 10
Telephone Area Code: 3
Monetary unit: Australian Dollar
