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

September 19, 2026

Destination: Melbourne

10Excellent

Took a bit of time to fill in all the forms and sort everything out, but the staff were really patient. They tried to sell me local insurance, but I decided to skip it.

The whole process was really simple and super quick.

September 17, 2026

Destination: Sydney

Super easy to find.

September 15, 2026

Destination: Hobart

The return process was super easy and fast. Honestly, the airport one should be this efficient too.

September 13, 2026

Destination: Launceston

Absolutely delighted with everything.

September 12, 2026

I rent from this branch twice a year and I’m just really used to using Hertz now.

September 10, 2026

Pretty good overall.

Destination: Brisbane

The staff at the branch were super friendly, and the pick-up and drop-off process was really smooth and easy.

The staff were really friendly and helpful.

September 8, 2026

The guy at the counter was super friendly, the full coverage basically included everything and was great value for money. The car was in excellent condition and really clean.

September 7, 2026

Really great service and very nice staff. The front desk guy who helped me, Tilo, was super thoughtful and attentive.

Great service and friendly staff, both pickup and return went smoothly.

September 6, 2026

They did try to upsell some extra insurance, which was a bit pushy.

Overall the service was super convenient. The staff knew exactly what they were doing and explained everything clearly, so all the info was easy to understand.

September 4, 2026

Super convenient pickup and drop-off. The rental counter is right outside the airport exit, the car was easy to find, and the staff were really friendly. Driving in Tasmania was the best part though—lots of winding roads, good speeds, and at times it honestly felt like racing. So much fun.

August 31, 2026

Checked in at the counter then picked up the car myself—super convenient, really fast, no fuss at all.

August 30, 2026

August 29, 2026

Pickup was really quick and efficient.

August 28, 2026

The car was practically brand new and even had CarPlay, so the whole experience was excellent!

Pretty good overall, the full insurance was great and the return process was really quick.

August 27, 2026

Destination: Perth

No hard sell on extra insurance and pickup was really quick.

Mr. Walter, who helped us, was incredibly patient and professional when handling our pickup. He answered all our questions during the rental and was always very helpful. Huge thanks to him!

August 25, 2026

Right out of the airport they picked us up, super convenient. The branch is a bit away from the terminal, which actually makes returning the car easier—you don’t end up on the wrong road. Right next door there’s a mall with three big supermarkets. We’d emailed them about insurance beforehand, and their full coverage wasn’t expensive at all. We chose it for peace of mind, and there was zero hard selling when we picked up the car. Drop‑off was really quick too, and the deposit was refunded the same day. We even went back on the third day and extended for one more day—process was very simple, and they kept the same average daily rate from our first three days, no price hike. All in all, great value for money, highly recommended.

August 24, 2026

Absolutely excellent.

August 23, 2026

Returning the car was super smooth!

Pickup and drop-off were right on time.

Awesome overall experience.

Super efficient and professional – pickup and return were smooth as silk, and they even gave us a brand‑new 4WD. Absolutely awesome!

August 22, 2026

Pretty good overall, everything was explained clearly.

Service was great, returning the car was super straightforward—quick check, no issues, and you’re good to go.

Close to the airport and they offer a free shuttle bus.

Destination: Cairns

Super easy to pick up the car.

August 21, 2026

Really good, super efficient service.

August 20, 2026

The rental company staff were really friendly and professional.

August 19, 2026

Staff were super friendly, no pressure at all to buy extra insurance, and they even suggested we didn’t need snow coverage.

August 17, 2026

The car was really new and drove great. It wasn’t the Honda CR-V we originally booked, but it was in such good condition and super easy to handle. Drop-off was smooth as silk too, big thumbs up!

Service was excellent, returning the car was super easy, and the deposit was refunded instantly.

August 16, 2026

Short lines and no hidden charges.

Picking up the car was really easy and the staff were super friendly and helpful.

August 15, 2026

Everything went really smoothly, though we did have to wait a bit because the flight was delayed.

August 14, 2026

Super friendly staff and the car was in great condition.

Destination: Ayers Rock

One of the ladies at HertzQEEQ gave me a free upgrade to a Hyundai SUV, which was honestly really nice.

August 13, 2026

8Very good

Overall a pretty good experience.

August 10, 2026

Everything went smoothly and followed the proper process.

August 9, 2026

Even though this company isn’t right inside Hobart Airport, their shuttle came pretty quickly and it was really convenient. Pick-up and drop-off paperwork was smooth too!

August 8, 2026

Loved the pick-up and drop-off service and the whole process was super smooth. Will definitely use them again next time.

August 6, 2026

Super happy with everything

August 5, 2026

Got exactly the car I booked and it was pretty new.

August 4, 2026

It was just okay, nothing special really.

August 3, 2026

Super happy with the whole experience.

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