Petrol
Car hire providers require all hirers to return the vehicle with a full tank of gas. If returning to the same location you collected from, we recommend asking the depot during the collection process where the closest service station is.
In Australia fuel prices are unregulated, instead they are determined by the value of the Australian dollar, crude oil benchmark prices, market competition and price cycles. Generally, you can also expect fuel prices to be higher the further away from the source and during peak travel seasons such as school holidays.
Fuel Price Apps
There are a number of different apps available to monitor and sometimes lock fuel prices to help you find the best deal. Some of these apps are only available in certain states.
Some popular apps:
- Fuel Map Australia
- Motormouth
- Petrol Spy Australia
- Simples: Compare & Save
- Servo Track
- Fair Fuel (RACQ) – Queensland
- My 7-Eleven (7-Eleven locations and rewards)
- BPme (BP locations and rewards)
Other Things to Consider
During Your Trip
- Electric Vehicles
- Ferries
- On and Off Airport
- Parking in Australia
- Reward Points for Car Hire
- Road Rules and License Requirements
- Safety Tips for Car Hire Travel
- Toll Roads and Charges
- Vehicle Breakdowns & Accidents
- Wildlife On The Road