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DriveNow has your ticket to beautiful Brisbane and beyond. With convenient, cheap car hire in Brisbane, we can provide you with the power to navigate the city and further afield in just a few easy steps.
With DriveNow’s car hire in Brisbane, you can easily see what vehicles are available to you and your travelling party. Just choose the dates you’re travelling and sort by what features are most important to you, whether it be size, make and model, price or something else. Then pick the vehicle you want and reserve it. The price you see is the price you get, and in many instances you don’t even have to provide your credit card information until you get the keys to your rental car in Brisbane.
With dozens of locations around the city, it’s a breeze to pick up your car hire in Brisbane with DriveNow. Don’t feel like waiting to get into your rental car? That’s not a problem, either. With car hire at Brisbane Airport, you can simply grab your luggage, get the keys to your car rental and hit the road for supreme business trip or holiday success.
Ready to start exploring all that Brisbane and beyond have to offer? Make sure you’re geared up to navigate Queensland’s roads with these driving tips.
With the time and money you’ve saved on cheap Brisbane car rental with DriveNow, you’re free to really explore your options when it comes to selecting from the amazing array of accommodation choices that Brisbane has on offer.
If you want to be in the thick of the action, there’s no better place to stay than in Brisbane’s city centre. Some of our favourite spots include:
Boasting 252 luxurious rooms and unparalleled views of the Brisbane River, the Stamford Plaza Brisbane is definitely on the more glamorous end of the spectrum but in our opinion it is money well spent. If you can rip yourself away from staring out the giant windows, you’re a short stroll away from the City Botanic Gardens, which also borders the river.
The nearby Royal on the Park is another great choice. The 4-star hotel has great views of the garden and is a less pricey alternative. With air-conditioned rooms, and a swimming pool the kids are sure to love, it’s an ideal place to rest and relax during those steamy Queensland days and nights.
For something a bit different, Brisbane has a thriving boutique hotel scene that is sure to hold something that will pique your interest. Set smack dab in the Queen Street Mall, the retail hub of the CBD, is NEXT Hotel Brisbane. This is a particularly sweet spot for working travellers, as the comfortable open-plan rooms and speedy Wi-Fi make taking care of business a breeze.
To the northwest of the CBD in Fortitude Valley is TRYP. Calling itself “the first art hotel in Brisbane CBD,” TRYP was built on the ground of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, which, as if you didn’t already know, was a chapter of an international secret society. This is just the start of the intrigue, with bold and fun interiors wherever you look. It certainly fits the landscape, as Fortitude Valley’s buzzing music scene has helped breed an eclectic, fun culture in the area. As you can see, four-letter words are nothing to be afraid of when looking for accommodation in Brisbane that’s a little out of the ordinary.
On the other side of the river from the CBD sits Kangaroo Point. Just a short drive over the M3, Kangaroo Point is situated on the banks of the winding water and near enough to all the action that you’ll hardly notice the gap.
From more traditional hotel chains to bed and breakfasts and hostels, Kangaroo Point has a broad range of accommodation options to suit travellers of all budgets and tastes.
It’s a popular alternative for those who don’t want to stay smack dab in the middle of the city but still want to experience all the sights and sounds of Brisbane. With a hire car at your disposal, you will be in striking distance of all the best places to visit.
South Bank, just east of Kangaroo Point on the south side of that bend of the river, is a great choice for families. The South Bank Parklands offers wet and wild fun for kids of all ages, and the Queensland Museum and Sciencentre is chock full of zany, hands-on activities that bring scientific facts and concepts to life.
And don’t worry about driving around for hours looking for a parking spot in Brisbane. You can either find a spot for your car rental on site or, in some instances, get some reduced parking rates in nearby lots.
It’s easy to immerse yourself in the charms and delights of Queensland’s capital with a rental car from DriveNow. The ability to access a car hire in Brisbane makes for a convenient, hassle-free travel experience. However, you won’t always need to sit behind the wheel to enjoy a good time as there are plenty of nearby attractions that are just a short walk away.
The CBD and its surrounding areas have plenty to do depending on what you’re looking for.
Brisbane's city centre presents 2.2 km2 of eclectic shops, state of the art restaurants, and scenic walking paths perfect for strolling along. The main thoroughfare is Queen Street, on which the aptly named Queen Street Mall is located. Running southwest to northeast, you'll find everything from fine shopping to the Brisbane Visitor Information and Booking Centre. Bring some loose change to satisfy the hard-working buskers performing their tales on for onlookers and passersby. On Sundays, the Riverside Markets, located on the east side of the CBD in the financial district, are a great place to grab breakfast and see all the fantastic arts, crafts, clothing and food on offer.
If you do decide to stay at TRYP in Fortitude Valley, you’ll be surrounded by a young, happening culture that can only come from an area that has experienced a turnaround driven by youthful energy and exuberance. Formerly a stay away for most travellers, Fortitude Valley has been reborn into a place to head for trendy pubs and eateries. Just a few minutes’ drive north of the Brisbane CBD in your rental car, “The Valley” is the place to go for alternative fun that’s a bit off the beaten path.
Of course, some people aren’t looking for the next big thing, more inclined to get lost in the past and dive into the culture that helped shape today’s world. Such travellers are free to do that in Brisbane at Queensland Parliament House, home to some of the threads to the region’s rich cultural tapestry. Half-hour tours are available four times a day, Monday through Friday. The O’Donovan Library and Collection is one of the most attractive aspects of the whole thing, with documents holding stories dating back to the settlement of Australia itself.
If you’re looking to get away from the more urban aspects of the region, the Bowie’s Flat wetlands can provide a bit of peace and serenity without a lengthy drive. This artificial wetland provides some strong walking paths and a bit of calmness that can give you and your fellow travellers a bit of respite from the bustling fun and activity found within the Brisbane city limits. If you’re willing to go a bit further away from the CBD, Dennis Lake outside of the Chung Tian Temple in Daisy Hill provides another dose of tranquility. The grassy areas are perfect for a little picnic, and the boardwalks are great for pushing your little travellers around in a pram. If you’re looking for a way to still enjoy your trip when it’s time for the kids to take a nap, the 20ish minute drive and aforementioned walking paths can help you do just that. You can hop behind the wheel of the car you hire in Brisbane and get to either of these places in less than a half hour, making them as convenient as they are relaxing.
Pick-up Location | Brisbane |
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Car Types | Economy, Compact, Intermediate, SUV, Family/Full, People Mover, Luxury, Convertible, Green, Wagon, Four Wheel Drive |
Hire Locations | 11 |
Popular Agencies | AVIS, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty, Firefly, Eastcoast, Keddy By Europcar, Dollar, Enterprise |
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