Proserpine car hire

To make the most of the spectacular scenery around Proserpine, you may want to consider a 4x4. As the only vehicles that are suitable for beach driving and rough terrain, camping and fishing excursions can be more remote with a 4x4. If you’re planning to stay on paved roads, intermediate models offer a combination of storage and fuel efficiency for trips along the Whitsunday Region.

Residential and commercial areas of Proserpine have a speed limit of 50 km/h while rural regions increase to 60 km/h. School zones are enforced between 07:00–09:00 and 14:00–16:00 at 40 km/h. The speed limit along the Bruce Hwy is mostly 100 km/h; however, in built-up areas, it can decrease to 80 km/h.

Free parking is available throughout the majority of the town, with 2h restrictions in place on key strips, such as Main St and Chapman St. Unrestricted spaces can be found at Proserpine Railway Station and behind Ken MacPherson Memorial Gardens.

The average price of fuel in Proserpine is R74,46 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R893 and R1 191, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Proserpine.

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An Intermediate car hire in Proserpine costs R1 228 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Proserpine costs R881 per day, on average.

A Full Size car hire in Proserpine costs R1 688 per day, on average.

Some companies such as Avis allow you to use a digital licence to pick up a hire car in Proserpine if it was issued in Queensland. If you have a digital licence from another state, you'll still need to present a physical licence.

You'll usually need to be at least 21 years old to get a Proserpine hire car. Most companies also charge an additional young driver's fee. Some, like Avis, may not charge a young driver's fee, but drivers under 25 may only have access to certain vehicle classes.