Car hire 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.

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.

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.  

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.