Car hire at Ballina Byron Airport
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Cheap car hire at Ballina Byron airport
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Top tips for hiring a car at Ballina Byron airport
- If you choose a car hire at Ballina Byron Airport (BNK), you will have extra flexibility to go to the centre of the city and beyond, compared to if you use alternative transport methods. With a hire car, you can go straight to your destination without having to make changeovers. For instance, you can drive to the close by town of Cumbalum in about 10min from the airport. This same route using public transport requires a transfer from the 640 bus to the 644 bus and takes considerably longer, at approximately 30min.
- Ballina Byron Airport has a selection of car hire agencies that you can pick from, including leading brands like SIXT, Thrifty and Europcar, so it won’t be hard to find your ideal vehicle. The car companies are easy to find in the terminal too, so you’ll be able to get your journey underway quickly. SIXT offers a meet-and-greet service. A SIXT member of staff will meet you at the desk for your pick-up. You just need to provide your flight number, email and mobile number in advance.
- When it comes to dropping off your car hire at Ballina Byron Airport, you’ll find that it is signposted well. It’s located a short journey from Ballina via Tamarind Drive and N Creek Road, from where you need to take Southern Cross Drive to the airport. From Byron, a good way to reach the airport is on the Pacific Highway, before also taking N Creek Road and Southern Cross Drive. You will drop your car off at the same place you collected it from, using the parking bays provided.
- The majority of the Ballina Byron Airport car hire companies offer comprehensive opening hours, so you can pick up and drop off your car at a suitable time. For example, SIXT is usually open from 08:00 until 17:00 throughout the week. If you need to drop your vehicle off at a time outside office hours, then you can do so at the SIXT parking bay; let the agency know beforehand, and then leave the keys at the SIXT branch.
- Book your car hire at Ballina Byron airport at least 2 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about hiring a car at Ballina Byron airport
What documentation is required to hire a car at Ballina Byron Airport?
To hire a car, you need to be at least 21 years of age, with there being specific documents that you will also need to bring along with you. A valid driver’s licence is required for all drivers. For payment options, you can use all major credit cards, but they must be in the lead driver’s name. You can use most major debit cards too, but these often require a security deposit to be paid and only certain companies accept them.
What road laws should I know when driving a hire car from Ballina Byron Airport?
You should familiarise yourself with the laws of the road before you drive your Ballina Byron Airport car hire. For example, everyone in the car needs to have their seat belt on for the whole journey. Drivers can use a mobile phone but it must be completely hands-free. You also need to abide by Australia’s strict drink-driving policy or risk being prosecuted by local authorities. Anyone found to have a higher blood alcohol content than 0.05% will be considered over the limit. It’s also important to stick to the speed limits. In general, on motorways, the maximum speed is 110 km/h; on rural roads, it’s 100 km/h; whilst in urban zones, it’s 50 km/h.
Which eco-friendly options are there for car hire at Ballina Byron Airport?
For those that want to get a car hire at Ballina Byron Airport that is good for the environment, you can opt for an eco-friendly option like a hybrid. For example, you could go for a Toyota Corolla from Hertz. These types of vehicles consume less fuel compared to standard cars, so as a result release fewer carbon emissions.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Ballina Byron airport?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Ballina Byron airport to off-airport locations include Avis, Budget, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz, and Thrifty.
Ballina Byron Airport car rental reviews and directory
Thrifty
8,0
Very Good
5 reviewsCleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
8.0
2 locations in Ballina Byron Airport
Sixt
8,0
Very Good
2 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
9.0
One location in Ballina Byron Airport
Europcar
10,0
Wonderful
No reviews available
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Ballina Byron Airport
Avis
9,5
Wonderful
No reviews available
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
8.5
One location in Ballina Byron Airport
Firefly
10,0
Wonderful
No reviews available
One location in Ballina Byron Airport
Budget
8,5
Very Good
No reviews available
One location in Ballina Byron Airport
Hertz
7,2
Good
No reviews available
One location in Ballina Byron Airport
Dollar
6,0
Okay
No reviews available
One location in Ballina Byron Airport
keddy by Europcar
6,0
Okay
No reviews available
One location in Ballina Byron Airport
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
4,8
Mediocre
No reviews available
One location in Ballina Byron Airport
Shouqi
No score available yet
One location in Ballina Byron Airport
Sunnycars
No score available yet
One location in Ballina Byron Airport
Car rental locations at Ballina Byron Airport
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