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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Anonymous

November 4, 2026

Destination: Sydney

10Excellent

Super satisfied, really trustworthy.

November 3, 2026

Destination: Darwin

Had a minor incident along the way, but they handled everything properly in the end.

Destination: Hobart

Service was absolutely perfect, I’m super happy with it—everything was incredibly convenient.

November 2, 2026

Destination: Adelaide

Super satisfied overall – the service was spot on and they answered every question I had.

Super satisfied – the staff on site were incredibly nice and helpful.

Destination: Proserpine

They didn’t push any extra insurance at all, the staff at the counter were super friendly and really reassuring. The car was very new and in great condition, and once everything checked out, they released the deposit really quickly.

October 30, 2026

Destination: Perth

They sorted everything out really smoothly. Our English isn’t great and sometimes it’s hard to understand the staff, but Doubao handled it all for us.

Destination: Melbourne

Really good overall.

Got the full coverage from the rental and it really paid off—small dings and scrapes were basically all taken care of, hardly had to deal with anything myself.

Everything went smoothly.

October 28, 2026

Awesome place and super easy to find.

Destination: Brisbane

Absolutely delighted with the whole experience.

October 27, 2026

Great service attitude and everything was handled really quickly.

Picked up the car in no time, super efficient service.

Right outside the airport, the counter was super easy to find and the staff were really friendly. No hard sell or random add‑ons, just helped me get the car and that was it.

8Very good

Very satisfied with the overall service.

Destination: Launceston

Super efficient service – got the car quickly after landing and they even upgraded my vehicle.

October 26, 2026

Got a fairly new car this time, everything ran smoothly and they didn’t try to upsell any extra services. Overall, it was a pleasant rental experience.

October 25, 2026

Once you exit the terminal, just head right towards the bus area and look for the No Birds shuttle or give them a call. Pick‑up and drop‑off are super easy and fast. I think the $15 insurance option is perfectly fine. Car was in great condition and there was no hard selling.

October 24, 2026

The staff were super friendly and even offered me a free upgrade to a bigger car. I turned it down because I didn’t really need it, but the deal was honestly amazing.

The rental process was a bit bumpy, but in the end everything got sorted out. QEEQ really tried its best to stand up for customers and protect our interests.

October 22, 2026

Not many people there, so I got the car super fast~

October 21, 2026

Super satisfied overall, and picking up the car was really straightforward.

Really good experience – big, well-known company with lots of branches.

Super happy with the overall service.

Absolutely fantastic service

October 20, 2026

They gave us a hatchback Corolla this time, but the mileage was a bit on the high side.

It was okay overall, nothing特别好 or特别差。

October 19, 2026

Excellent service.

Pick-up and return were super easy, no hidden charges at all, no one tried to upsell anything, and the staff were really friendly and helpful.

Landed around 10 a.m. and found a sign at the counter saying to wait 30 minutes. After quite a while, a staff member finally showed up with a coffee, and by then there were already 4–5 groups in line. Once they actually started working though, the paperwork went through pretty quickly.

October 18, 2026

Really happy with the whole experience – price was super reasonable, the car was practically brand new, the rental process was really smooth, and there was no hard selling at all.

Destination: Gold Coast

Overall it was pretty decent.

October 17, 2026

Service was great.

They charged me for 6 liters of fuel even though I picked up and returned the car with a full tank.

Because I wasn’t familiar with the roads, I ended up returning the car about 10 minutes late. There was a lady there who helped me a lot with the return, and I’m really grateful to her—she was like an angel to me.

Pretty happy overall. There was a staff guy patrolling the return area, so I just handed him the keys directly—super convenient.

October 16, 2026

Super straightforward process and really quick paperwork.

October 15, 2026

Pretty good overall, but we hit a kangaroo and had to pay upfront for the damages. The claim is still being processed.

On the first day, we loaded our luggage into the car and just left it parked in the return lot until the evening, which saved us from paying for parking in downtown Melbourne.

They share the counter with HZ, not sure what the deal is, but it makes everything pretty convenient.

They’ve got self-service kiosks, so if you’re okay with English you can just check in yourself—super convenient.

October 14, 2026

Didn’t get the exact car I booked, but overall the service was really good.

Pretty good overall.

Everything was great, honestly couldn’t ask for more.

October 13, 2026

Great pickup service – they clearly explained the pros and cons of each model, let me choose from several cars, and even suggested I go with the newest Outlander.

They wrap up right on the dot after work, so I’d recommend getting there a bit early.

October 12, 2026

No hidden charges at all.

Great car, great service, absolutely fantastic.

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