What is an insurance excess?

The excess is the amount you'll only be liable for in case of damage (under Collision Damage Waiver) or theft (under Theft Protection) of the vehicle. Information about the excess will be clearly stated in the price inclusion when you reserve a car on QEEQ.

How can I add an additional driver?

You are advised to make a request upon your arrival at the rental counter. Additional charge per day will incur unless '1 Additional Driver Included' is stipulated on the rental. Please note that the same licence and age requirement applies to the additional driver. The additional driver is supposed to present the required licence document along with the main driver at pickup.

Australia traffic rules and self driving car rental tips

Speed Limit and Traffic Signs

Driving is on the left-hand side of the road. Do not overtake on the left-hand side and do not overtake if there are solid white lines. At roundabouts, you must give way to vehicles already on the roundabout and select your lane early.

Speed Limit

There are speed limits of 100-130 km/h on freeways and 50 km/h in built-up areas.

Traffic Signs

These are some specific signs you may encounter and be unfamiliar with when driving in Australia. Even though most of them are self-explanatory, it is strongly advised to make sure you can understand them before taking the road.

Australian regulatory signs have different shapes.

Give Way

Stop

No U-turn

50 km/h Speed Limit

Speed Derestriction

Warning signs are diamond-shaped and mostly with a yellow background.

Speed Limit Ahead (Used in Western Australia)

Steep Descent

Two-way Traffic Ahead

Pedestrians

Railway Level Crossing on Road Ahead

Railway Level Crossing on Road Ahead (Skewed) (Left)

Railway Level Crossing on Road Ahead (Skewed) (Right)

Information signs are rectangular with red or green backgrounds.

Exit	Reduce Speed Now

For a complete traffic and road signs, you may refer to this Australia road user handbook.

Seatbelt and Child Safety

Seatbelt Laws

All passengers are required to have their seatbelt fastened at all times when the vehicle is moving. Failure to do so can result in a fine of AU$250.

Booster Seat Laws

Babies up to 6 months must be installed on a rear-facing car seat, and children from 6 months to 4 years are allowed on both forward and rear-facing seats.

Please be aware that children up to 4 years old cannot travel on the front seat unless the car is a two-seater.

Finally, a booster seat or forward facing seat must be used for children between 4 and 7 years old. A child of this age is only allowed on the front seat if there is no other seat available for them.

Parking, Fuel and Toll

Parking

· 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.

Australia Parking Metre (Image from alphaairportparking.com.au)

Fuel Prices

The average value for Australia gasoline price during July to October 2017 is AU$1.26, while diesel is 3 cents higher.

Toll

Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne are the only three cities in Australia featuring toll roads. Toll roads in Australia use free-flowing tolling, with no toll booth along the entire length of the system to optimize traffic flow. An electronic toll collection system is usually used instead.

If you plan to use toll roads in Australia, we suggest you rent an e-toll/e-pass device from the car hire company, enabling an automatic payment of the toll fee directly from your credit card. Please note that e-toll/e-pass devices are subject to availability at the rental desk. Australia E-Toll Device (Image from australiahereandnow.com)

If you have any question related to your toll fee billing, feel free to contact QEEQ' 24/7 customer service team for assistance.

Traffic Violation

DUI Laws

In all states of Australia, the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers is below 0.05%. Drink driving is treated as a major offence and any person driving a vehicle over the legal limit may face penalties ranging from the suspension, disqualification or cancellation of their licence, fines to imprisonment, depending on the gravity of the offence.

Traffic Fines

Failure to pay the road or parking violation fines can have some long-term consequences, especially for international travellers. Not paying fines could affect your next visit to Australia as infringement notice are inserted into the Police Central Names Index (CNI) and the National Names Index (NNI).

However, paying fines is not a challenge for renters since the car hire company will pass on the offence information to the authorities and a post or email notification will be sent to you if some traffic laws have been breached. Note that the fine usually comes with a service/administration fee as well.

It is advisable for you to contact EasryRentCars' 24/7 customer service team if you have any question on this matter.

Driving Licence and Age Requirements

Foreigners on short-term visit may rent a car and drive with a valid foreign driving licence for up to 3 months in Australia. Longer than that, you need to get an Australian driving licence from an Australian state. To drive in Australia, the licence should be a full driving licence held for at least 2 years with no major endorsements.

To hire a car in Australia you must be at least 21 years old (age may vary by car category). If you are 21-25, you are likely to have to pay a young driver fee. There is no maximum driving age in Australia.

Guest reviews

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G.Rochlin

September 17, 2025

Destination: Melbourne

10Excellent experience.

A small thing – I couldn't find the control for the petrol tank door. The staff member at the petrol station found it for me. During the journey, I turned the radio on. Then I decided I didn't want it after all. But there was no way I could find to turn it off. Also I didn't see any cruise control. I see this as essential for country driving.

Belinda Alsop(p)

September 16, 2025

Destination: Sydney

10Excellent

Very satisfied.

Ann

September 15, 2025

Destination: Cairns

7Qeeq.com is a great website for booking car hire. The customer service is responsive and helpful.

Mystery car was better than expected.

Betty Roosevelt

Pickup and drop-off were very quick. The staff simply asked if additional insurance was needed, and after declining, they moved on and completed the rental process promptly.

Solomon

Several car rental companies are located together, easy to find.

Raymond Moulton

September 12, 2025

Destination: Brisbane

This rental company is excellent, easy to locate, with great service. The return process is quick; the car is inspected and the deposit refunded immediately. Their operating hours are long, from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, which is approximately 3 hours longer than other nearby rental companies. The shuttle bus service is very prompt, almost no waiting required.

Elma Ferdinand

September 11, 2025

Destination: Hobart

Extremely good, highly recommended to everyone.

Arlen Tracy

September 9, 2025

Budget and Avis share the same storefront, and the staff serves customers from both companies simultaneously.

Calvin Joan

Satisfied

Elsie Agnes

September 7, 2025

Really good, Sydney Airport location.

Boyd Bruce

It's really convenient.

Simon Gibson

September 6, 2025

Destination: Perth

Very satisfied with the efficient and excellent service.

Cleveland Daisy

Destination: Launceston

Great experience, the car was in excellent condition and very new.

Myra Lawrence

The car rental company is located right inside the airport, all lined up, making it very easy to find!

Frances Browning

The car provided was perfectly suited for my long road trip since they knew I needed it for an extended period. Returning the car was incredibly quick—before I even finished taking pictures, the process was already completed, and I was informed everything was fine. The car was then moved nearby for cleaning and washing. The mobile navigation system connected directly to the car, which was very convenient. The vehicle had various alerts, such as speeding, speed limits, turning, eye focus, and rest reminders. Picking up the car was also very quick. I got a nearly brand-new car, less than a year old, in decent condition. The previous driver might have frequently driven in mountainous areas since the full tank range showed 460 kilometers with a fuel consumption of around 10 liters per 100 kilometers. In my actual use, the fuel consumption was just 6 liters per 100 kilometers, and the full tank range displayed was around 570 kilometers. The highway tolls were processed directly, with a small service fee charged per transaction, roughly 1.5 AUD.

Lena Saxton

September 5, 2025

Jane Pullan

September 4, 2025

Located in the city center, convenient for pick-up and drop-off. This time the car was a Mitsubishi SUV with only around 20,000 kilometers mileage, larger than expected, and easily accommodated two 30-inch and two 20-inch suitcases.

Rosalind Wilmot(t)

8Very good

The service is acceptable.

Sandra Edison

September 3, 2025

If I had another chance to choose, I would never rent this MG3. From now on, all MG models are on my blacklist. The suspension is unbelievably bad. The front windshield and side windows have no sun protection at all; renting this means suffering.

Steward Jenkin(s)

The service was excellent, and pick-up and drop-off were very convenient. Although it's not inside the airport, they will come to pick you up if you call. For drop-off, they will also take you to the airport.

Jennifer Sapir

September 2, 2025

The explanation was very thorough.

Eunice Hodge

No hard selling, very good.

Will Harper

Destination: Greater Geelong

The process was very convenient and reliable.

Eli Nicholas

The service attitude is excellent.

Kimberley Howell(s)

Convenient pickup and drop-off process.

Amy Jordan

September 1, 2025

Good

Aries Becky

Very good, partnered with Hertz.

Kay Pound

Very satisfied

Bridget Moll

August 31, 2025

I rented a Toyota Prado but ended up with a Ford Everest. The return instructions were inaccurate, leading the navigation to the P7 parking building entrance while the actual return location was elsewhere.

Cara Garden

August 30, 2025

Mary Giles

Easy pick-up and drop-off, great service attitude, cost-effective, highly recommended.

Harley Marcellus

Excellent, right outside the airport, you can pick up the car and go. Very convenient.

Dwight Bauer

Our flight arrived early at 6:10 AM, but the staff mentioned the booking was for 7 AM, so the vehicle wasn't ready yet. They suggested we wait at the airport. However, by 6:40, a staff member came to inform us the car was ready. The process was fast, and the car was in great condition—only around 6,000 kilometers driven. They noticed I had already purchased insurance through QEEQ and just gave me some claims tips without any upselling. Returning the car was also very convenient.

Tom Cotton

The rental company is an Australian local brand with very new vehicles. The process is simple, and there is no upselling. I will choose them again next time I visit Australia. Highly recommended!

Amelia Joel

The service was excellent.

Derrick Mond

August 29, 2025

It was okay. They secretly added insurance without any explanation or agreement, and I only found out when they charged me after returning the car. Fortunately, QEEQ's customer service communicated promptly, and when the rental company refused to refund, QEEQ refunded the amount to me.

Malcolm Rutherford

The car rental company provides efficient service, takes responsibility for their work, clearly informs about charges, and refunds the deposit promptly.

Verna Howard

August 28, 2025

There was no queue ahead, and the car was ready and parked right in front of the store when I arrived. I was given a nearly new Nissan X-Trail Hybrid, which had only been driven 700 kilometers and was in perfect condition without any scratches. Except for the slightly complicated cruise control settings, the car was very easy to drive.

Nancy Leonard

Quite suitable for the Cairns market.

Ward Wood

J.Machtynger

6Basic capabilities, but did the job. For that, I can spend a lot less.

Car did not match my expectations. Price for the car did not match my expectations.

Linda Nancy

August 27, 2025

Destination: Ayers Rock

The service was excellent. They upgraded the car model and extended the return time, saving us an entire day's cost.

Leo Tours

Destination: Adelaide

My English is not good, but acceptable.

Elton Croft

August 26, 2025

Satisfactory

Gene Bell

The service was great, no pressure to buy insurance, and the information was explained very clearly.

Beau Bentham

Great, easy communication.

Eden Marion

Very satisfied, probably because it's off-season, no need to wait in line.

Rose IV.

The staff were very nice, easy to communicate with, and friendly.

Michell Pullman

Overall satisfied

Hulda Hutt

August 25, 2025

The service attitude was excellent.

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