· Forbidden Parking
Cars are not allowed to be parked on the following spots as doing so can result in a fine:
- On the footpath or nature strip as these places are for people.
- On a yellow line.
- In a way that blocks other cars from entering or exiting the driveway. In an emergency, the car may be towed away.
- Less than10 metres (approximately 2 large car lengths) from an intersection so that other cars can safely pass without causing danger.
- In a place that has been marked with ‘No Stopping’ or ‘No Standing’. A ‘No Standing’ sign indicates motorist may not park a car unless they remain in the vehicle and for no more than three minutes.

· Parking Signs
Parking signs in Australia may specify multiple times, places, durations, restrictions and vehicle categories in a condensed form on a single sign. Letter P signs are 'permissive' parking signs where parking is permitted for the time specified. A guide to the most common parking signs is below:
- '1/2P', '1P', '3P': Vehicles can be parked here for half an hour, one hour, or three hours.

- '630AM-730 PM Mon-Fri': Vehicles may be parked here only at the specified times - in this case, between 06:30 and 19:30 from Monday to Friday.
- 'P'(no number): Permissive parking zone
- '15 minute', '20 minute', '45 minute': Vehicles may be parked here only for the specified number of minutes
· Paid Parking
There are municipal parking garages and lots, metered parking alongside the road and ticket machine parking in most towns and cities.
(Image from alphaairportparking.com.au)
May 5, 2026
Destination: Melbourne
Front desk staff were super helpful and patient, walking us through every term one by one. Since our English isn’t great, they even typed everything out in both Chinese and English on the computer, which made communication so much easier.
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Destination: Perth
Pick-up and return were super smooth, the car was almost brand new—a Mazda 3 with a heads-up display—and the rental company was straightforward with no nonsense. The online pre-check-in was really handy.
View moreMay 5, 2026
Destination: Hobart
Pick-up and return were both really quick.
View moreMay 5, 2026
Destination: Launceston
No hidden fees, no sneaky upsells at all.
View moreMay 4, 2026
Destination: Perth
Paid extra to upgrade the car class, and the Avis guy didn’t even charge a deposit or add-on driver fee—really appreciated that.
View moreMay 3, 2026
Destination: Melbourne
Super professional service.
View moreApril 30, 2026
Destination: Melbourne
It was my first time driving a right-hand-drive car so I was a bit uncomfortable at the beginning, but the car was super smart with all kinds of assist features—lane keeping, blind spot/lane change alerts, adaptive speed limit, etc. It really reduced the chance of an accident and made city driving feel easy and under control. Loved it!
View moreApril 25, 2026
Destination: Launceston
Very satisfied
View moreApril 24, 2026
Destination: Sydney
Fair pricing, and the whole process was simple with easy pick-up and drop-off.
View moreApril 21, 2026
Destination: Perth
Would definitely recommend booking with this company.
View moreApril 18, 2026
Destination: Darwin
Overall pretty good, but I still haven’t received my deposit back yet.
View moreApril 16, 2026
Destination: Melbourne
Pretty good overall.
View moreApril 13, 2026
Destination: Melbourne
Saw this deal on QEEQ and originally wanted a Toyota Corolla, but at the counter they gave us a Subaru Crosstrek instead. Drove over 600 km on the Great Ocean Road, even went on some muddy roads, and it handled really well, so we didn’t bother insisting on the Corolla anymore. The whole trip went smoothly with nothing to complain about.
View moreApril 11, 2026
Destination: Brisbane
The latest model X5 with barely 10,000 km on it – practically brand new.
View moreApril 8, 2026
Destination: Sydney
Everything was great.
View moreApril 5, 2026
Destination: Melbourne
Really friendly service, super patient, and the car itself was great.
View moreApril 3, 2026
Destination: Melbourne
Pretty good overall.
View moreApril 3, 2026
Destination: Sydney
You can literally see the counter as soon as you walk out of the airport.
View moreApril 3, 2026
Destination: Gold Coast
Absolutely loved the whole experience.
View moreApril 2, 2026
Destination: Melbourne
Everything was clear and straightforward.
View moreApril 1, 2026
Destination: Cairns
Great location and easy to find, pick-up was fast and smooth. Just circle the parking lot a couple of times and you’re straight out onto the main road.
View moreApril 1, 2026
Destination: Brisbane
Super happy with the whole experience.
View moreMarch 29, 2026
Destination: Sydney
Great value for money, I’m really happy with it!
View moreMarch 28, 2026
Destination: Sydney
Staff were really professional and efficient with both pickup and return. They kindly suggested I stick to toll‑free routes so I wouldn’t get hit with extra ETC charges. The car itself was in great condition, clean, and had no weird smells.
View moreMarch 26, 2026
Destination: Melbourne
Overall service was solid, just remember to return the car with a full tank.
View moreMarch 24, 2026
Destination: Melbourne
Service was excellent.
View moreMarch 24, 2026
Destination: Sydney
The staff were super friendly and incredibly patient. Both pick-up and drop-off were smooth and hassle-free. The car was very new with great features, basically everything you could need. The Camry really is a solid car.
View moreMarch 23, 2026
Destination: Melbourne
Really friendly and helpful staff.
View moreMarch 15, 2026
Destination: Sydney
Went when it was pretty quiet so there was no line at all. I compared a bunch of rental companies online and ended up going with Thrifty. Everything went really smoothly, the car in the same class was great, and both the price and service were genuinely good. No hard selling, staff attitude was fine, and the rates were reasonable. I’d definitely consider using this company again next time.
View moreMarch 14, 2026
Destination: Hobart
Service was excellent and everyone was super patient. My English isn’t great, but the staff kindly used a phone translator to explain everything to me. Both pickup and return were really quick and easy—when returning the car, you just hand back the key and you’re done.
View moreMarch 13, 2026
Destination: Sydney
Super efficient service.
View moreMarch 11, 2026
Destination: Gold Coast
Pretty good overall.
View moreMarch 11, 2026
Destination: Adelaide
Excellent service and quick turnaround
View moreMarch 11, 2026
Destination: Perth
Super straightforward experience. The car only had about 10,000 km on it so it felt basically brand new, the driver-assist handled a lot of the driving, and it was a hybrid too.
View moreMarch 10, 2026
Destination: Launceston
The car was spotless, pickup was super fast, and returning it was a breeze—just drop off the keys and you’re done.
View moreMarch 9, 2026
Destination: Melbourne
Excellent service.
View moreMarch 7, 2026
Destination: Hobart
Everything about the rental went super smoothly, no issues at all.
View moreMarch 6, 2026
Destination: Perth
Really nice experience overall – pickup and drop-off were both quick and easy, the car was in great condition, and self-driving is definitely the way to go in Western Australia. Tip: once you leave Perth and head north, most paid attractions charge by the car, not by the number of people.
View moreMarch 5, 2026
Destination: East Devonport
The guy at the front desk was great and super efficient. They even did the translation for free with my QEEQ booking, so I could pick up the car just with my passport.
View moreMarch 4, 2026
Destination: Melbourne
Super satisfied with the whole experience, I’d definitely choose this company again next time.
View moreMarch 4, 2026
Destination: Perth
Really good rental experience overall. The car was very new and fuel-efficient, with just over 5,000 km on it. Just make sure you pay close attention to the parking signs when returning it, otherwise it’s easy to end up in the wrong place.
View moreMarch 3, 2026
Destination: Brisbane
Really great and super convenient.
View moreMarch 3, 2026
Destination: Perth
Everything went smoothly overall. The front windshield did crack though, and I’m currently dealing with the insurance claim.
View moreMarch 3, 2026
Destination: Adelaide
Absolutely fantastic experience.
View moreMarch 3, 2026
Destination: Melbourne
Staff were pretty nice both at pickup and drop-off. But the Forester they gave me was a really old model with no wireless CarPlay, so I had to use my phone for navigation the whole trip and mount it above the dashboard. It was tiring to look at and it kept almost falling off.
View moreMarch 3, 2026
Destination: Adelaide
Had a bit of trouble with my phone signal at the airport, so I had to call the rental company, but the pickup spot was easy to find and the shuttle showed up in about 10 minutes. Overall the service was pretty good.
View moreMarch 2, 2026
Destination: Sydney
Pretty good overall, both pickup and return were really straightforward.
View moreMarch 2, 2026
Destination: Hobart
The guy who helped us was super friendly and polite.
View moreMarch 2, 2026
Destination: Melbourne
I’d already bought insurance back home, but when I got there they pushed me to add more. I don’t really speak the language, and they made it sound like I couldn’t pick up the car without it, so I just went ahead and paid for the extra coverage.
View moreMarch 25, 2026
Destination: Hobart
Car’s condition was just okay – the seat stitching was coming apart, there was no washer fluid at all, and the steering was so heavy I honestly wondered if something was wrong. But for the price it’s amazing value, and I saw a lot of people on the road using cars from this company too!
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