Inter-City Driving Distances and Times
Just how far is it and how long does it take to drive between Australia’s major cities? Plan your journey with the distances and travelling times for the most popular driving routes.
| Route | Distance | Time |
| Sydney-Melbourne via Princes Hwy | 1,039 km | 15 hrs |
| Sydney-Melbourne via Hume Hwy | 879 |
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Unleaded Petrol Prices: Today’s Cheapest Fuel
Below you’ll find today’s best currently available Unleaded Petrol prices within Australia’s major cities, compiled for your convenience.
- Click on any of the cities’ badges to display the exact addresses of the petrol stations offering the low prices
- Use Google Maps to navigate your way to your chosen station
- And save!
Unleaded fuel price…
Brisbane Toll Roads, Charges and Passes
Brisbane has five major toll roads which are all operated by Queensland Motorways. They consist of the Gateway Bridge and Motorway, the Gateway Extension Motorway, the Logan Motorway and the Port of Brisbane Motorway.
The toll roads are fully electronic meaning cash is not accepted. To pay for your usage if you don’t have an electronic tag fitted in your…
Toll Roads in Australia
Toll roads are found in the metropolitan areas of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Everywhere there is a move towards electronic payment sensors with the acceptance of cash being phased out. This means it is possible to use the toll road without physically paying for it on the spot (your car registration plate will be photographed as you go through…
QLD Public and School Holidays 2009 / 2010
QLD Public Holidays
2009
Thursday 1 January – New Year’s Day
Monday 26 January – Australia Day
Friday 10 April – Good Friday
Saturday 11 April – Easter Saturday
Monday 13 April – Easter Monday
Saturday 25 April – Anzac Day
Monday 4 May – Labour Day
Monday 8 June – Queen’s…
Brisbane Airport-City Public Transport
Brisbane city (CBD) is situated about 20km away from Brisbane’s airport.
- A taxi ride to/from the airport will set you back ~A$35. When catching a cab from the city to the airport on Fridays between 3pm-5pm, you can use a designated airport taxi rank on Creek St between Elizabeth St and Queen St, opposite Central Plaza One. This allows
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Alpha Car Hire Discount Voucher
Print out the Alpha Car Hire voucher below and take it with you when you pick up your Brisbane car rental for some extra savings.
Brisbane City – Best Independent Car Hire Companies
Updated: July 2010
Similar to renting from Brisbane Airport, there are savings to be made with going with the independent companies within Brisbane City. The best value company for you will largely depend on the duration of your rental and the number of kilometres you require to be included in the standard rate.
Brisbane Airport – Best Independent Car Hire Companies
Updated: September 2009
Brisbane airport’s Premium Location Fee is a fixed 10.7%. Therefore, opting to go with one of the independent companies who are located just off-site will increase your chances of finding a bargain. These are the best value companies we uncovered. Bargain Wheels comparison site is a great starting place for both new and used cars. East…
Best Comparison Site for the Major Car Hire Companies
After thoroughly reviewing over 20+ popular car hire comparison sites as ranked on Google and Yahoo, we’ve uncovered the Top 2 Sites for comparing the live prices of Australia’s major car hire companies – Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, and Thrifty.
The smaller independent companies can be cheaper (especially for airport car rentals) but either way, you should get the…
