Snow Snow Snow! Winter 2010 Car Hire Guide is here!
We’ve updated our Winter Car Hire Guide for 2010. All you need to know about who and where to rent from! Have a look see and enjoy tearing up the slopes! Yeehaw!
Time’s a-ticking so pay attention: Europcar’s Earlybird Special offers 10% discount if you place your booking by 11 June 2010!
East Coast Car Rentals serves up Sydney Airport
Good news for folks looking for Sydney Airport rentals!
East Coast Car Rentals, already amongst our top picks for independents in Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Melbourne have opened shop there and we’re pleased to find their prices for Sydney Airport hires are as competitive as ever. On top of that, they offer probably the lowest daily waiver reduction rates. Read more in our updated article on the Best Independent Companies for Sydney Airport.
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…
Sydney Toll Roads, Charges and Passes
| Sydney Toll Roads | |||
| Toll Roads | Cash | Cost | Phone |
| M2 – North Ryde toll W | M | Yes | $4.95 | 13 76 26 (RoamExpress) |
| M2 – Only Pennant Hills Road toll W | M | Yes | $2.75 | 13 76 26 (RoamExpress) |
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…
NSW Public and School Holidays 2010 / 2011
NSW Public Holidays
2010
Friday 1 January – New Year’s Day
Tuesday 26 January – Australia Day
Friday 2 April – Good Friday
Saturday 3 April – Easter Saturday
Monday 5 April – Easter Monday
Monday 26 April – Anzac Day
Monday 14 June – Queen’s Birthday
Monday 2 August – Bank…
Driving Rental Cars to the Snow
From Thredbo to Perisher, Falls Creek to Mt Baw Baw, comes the oft-asked question: Are you allowed to drive your rental car up to the snow?
In their standard terms and conditions, the Big Boys of Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Thrifty do NOT allow you to take any rental cars above the snowline or to any area that…
Sydney Airport-City Public Transport
The Sydney Kingsford Airport (both international and domestic terminals) is located approximately 10km south of Sydney city (CBD).
- A taxi ride between the airport-city will set you back about A$30 one-way (around 20 minutes)
- The train ticket is about A$15.20/adult one-way. Take the green Airport and East Hills line which includes 6 stops within the city itself at Central,
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Sydney Airport – Best Independent Car Hire Companies
Updated: January 2011
The great thing about going with an off-site independent company is you will immediately save 18% off your car hire which is Sydney Airport’s fixed Premium Location Fee. After much sifting, the following few companies came out tops and are definitely worth checking out.
All findings are based on regular non-peak rates. You might want to…
