Budget, Darwin Car Rental

Address
Pickup
Return
Opening Hours
Deposit
Accepted Cards
E-voucher
Age requirements
Driver's License Requirements
Additional Extras
Cross Border
Cross Islands
Distances to Landmarks

Budget - Darwin Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

Cnr Smith & Mclachlan Streets, Darwin Nt, 0800, AUSTRALIA

Telephone

+6189819800

Pick-up Instructions

Local Office Instructions COUNTER: Located 3 blocks northwest of the city, on the corner of Mitchell St&Daly St. CARS: On-site. RETURNS: Same as pick-up. AFTER-HOURS RETURNS: May return the vehicle to the airport or leave keys with hotel reception.

Drop-off Instructions

Return instruction is being collected.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	08:00 -12:00	08:00 -16:00	08:00 -16:00	08:00 -16:00	08:00 -16:00	08:00 -16:00	08:00 -12:00

Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount(approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others. Pack up ^	USD300-5000	30-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car rental from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

21 - 80 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of AUD 29 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit(IDP) is only a translation.You must present your original driving licence with the original IDP at the counter.

Original driving licence + NAATI Translation

The translation of the driver's license certified by the Australian Translation and Accreditation Institute (NAATI) can be used to rent a car and drive in Australia.

Original South Korea Driving Lisense (English version)

An English translation must be provided on the back of the driver's license.

Local Renter Requirements If you live within 100 km of the rental location and your booking is not linked to a corporate or insurance account, extra verification is required. Security Deposit A refundable security deposit will apply: $1,000 standard, or

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full driver's license issued in Australia

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

Free of Charge:

Taking rental cars to following islands is allowed and free of charge:
Phillip Island, Churchill Island, Mornington Peninsula

Customers can travel to Phillip Island by land for free. Cars are not allowed on the Ferries.

Conditional:

Depending on which island to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:

Vehicle on ferry is pohibited. Bribie island can be access by a bridge so you can visit there but must stay on sealed roads.

Must-not:

Taking rental cars to following islands is not allowed：
Kangaroo Island, Bruny Island, North Stradbroke Island, South Stradbroke Island, Mariah Island, Mornington Island, Magnetic Island, Fraser Island

Cross island requires Budget written permission, please contact Budget if needed.

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

EUR 4392.46 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5900 for ,

AUD 6500 for ,

AUD 7900 for other car models.

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

EUR 4392.46 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5900 for ,

AUD 6500 for ,

AUD 7900 for other car models.

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD 5900 for ,

AUD 6500 for ,

AUD 7900 for other car models.

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

4.3 mi from Darwin Airport

Hotels

0.1 mi from H2O Apartments

0.1 mi from Marrakai Apartments

0.1 mi from Dingo Moon Lodge - Hostel

Other Landmarks

0.9 mi from Darwin Wharf Precinct

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Map view of Budget Store Location

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Guest Reviews

Total points： 9.5 / 10 Excellent

Vehicle condition: 5.0
Vehicle cleanliness: 2.5
Spaciousness: 1.5
Counter staff: 4.0
Pick-up location: 2.0
Drop-off location: 2.5
Pick-up time: 0-10 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

Stevan
Darwin City
8.3 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Everything is good except my rental deposit they charge to my another credit card is not returned yet and no email is received yet although I returned car on 28 December 2019. I didn't exceed milage and I filled full fuel and washed car also before return. Feel upset a bit about deposit what is going on?
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Rebecca Eleanor
Darwin
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Good service.
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Agnes Powell
Darwin
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Pickup was convenient, the service attitude was good.
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Kent A.
Darwin
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
From the moment you walked in until you returned the car, the customer was at the center. They solved a problem caused by me quickly and easily. The car I received was in very good condition.
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