Port Macquarie car hire

Couples and travellers on a budget will do well to select a compact vehicle for their car hire in Port Macquarie. Small cars are light on fuel and are all you need to explore this small town and the beautiful beaches and national parks surrounding it. Families and large groups may wish to consider an SUV, as this will provide much needed extra room, both for passengers and luggage.

In central Port Macquarie, the speed limit is generally 50 km/h, so if you’re in a built-up area and you haven’t spotted a speed sign, it’s best to default to 50 km/h. The Oxley Highway connects to the Pacific Highway, and its speed limit is generally 80 km/h. However, it’s important to look out for speed signs in case reduced limits apply in certain areas. Out on the Pacific Highway, the speed limit generally varies between 100 and 110 km/h. As always, however, it’s important to look out for both permanent and temporary speed signs.

Port Macquarie offers free parking all throughout the town, even in the CBD. However, parking spaces are timed and monitored by the local council. To avoid fines, it’s essential to check the parking signs and take note of the allowable time for the space you’ve chosen. Port Macquarie has 15min, 30min, 1h, 2h, 3h and all-day parking spaces. Council rangers do spot-checks all throughout Port Macquarie, and in the CBD, many parking spaces are electronically monitored, so it’s well worth the effort to follow the rules.

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A Compact car hire in Port Macquarie costs R744 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Port Macquarie costs R783 per day, on average.

A Special car hire in Port Macquarie costs R939 per day, on average.

Port Macquarie car hire companies are usually happy to accept foreign driver's licences. However, they do apply some conditions. It must be a full and valid licence either printed in English or accompanied by an International Driver's Permit (IDP) in English. You’ll also need to show your passport.

There are no toll roads in Port Macquarie. However, if you take a road trip to Sydney or the Blue Mountains in your hire car, note that there are a number of toll roads around the city. Between Port Macquarie and Sydney, you’ll find the Hills M2 Motorway and NorthConnex toll roads.