Port Lincoln car hire

A compact car is ideal for getting around Port Lincoln and heading out to the national park and beaches. It's also the best way to secure cheap car hire in Port Lincoln, as compact cars are generally more fuel-efficient and tend to come with lower prices. Port Lincoln is a great place to base yourself for day trips to Tumby Bay, Coffin Bay, Cummins and Sleaford Bay, and a compact car will be easy to maneuver and park. An SUV may be better for large families or those travelling with a lot of gear.

Around the Port Lincoln township, you will find a mix of 60 km/h, 50 km/h and 40 km/h areas. Streets with schools on them will have 25 km/h zones, which you need to look out for. These areas will be clearly indicated by children-crossing signs that feature flashing lights and the 25 km/h speed limit. Once you leave the town proper, the default speed limit on Flinders and Lincoln Highways is 100 km/h. However, it’s important to look out for speed signs to ensure you obey any reduced limits.

The Port Lincoln council has provided roughly 3,000 parking spaces in the township in addition to dedicated motorbike bays and accessible parking spaces. Many of these spaces are free. However, they may have 1h, 2h or 4h time limits on certain days and at certain times. In the centre of town, there are also some parking spaces limited to 15min and 30min. So, it is essential to check parking signs and obey the rules.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Mini car hire in Port Lincoln costs R1 865 per day, on average.

Port Lincoln car hire companies should accept any current Australian driver’s licence, regardless of state. They generally accept international licences too; however, overseas licences that are not in English must be backed up by an International Licence or English translation.

South Australia has held a “no toll roads” policy for quite some time, so even if you take a trip to Adelaide in your Port Lincoln hire car, you won’t have any road-use charges to worry about. You’ll only have to consider toll roads if you drive further afield, say to Melbourne.