Budget, Launceston Airport Car Rental

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Address
Pick-up
Drop-off
Opening Hours
Security Deposit
Accepted Cards
E-voucher
Age requirements
Driver's License Requirements
Additional Extras
Cross Border
Cross Islands
Distances to Landmarks

Hyundai i20
Economy
US$154.00/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Suzuki Swift
Economy
US$154.00/day
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- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Toyota Yaris
Economy
US$154.00/day
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- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Compact
US$157.00/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Toyota Corolla
Compact
US$157.00/day
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- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Kia Cerato
Compact
US$157.00/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
Hyundai i30
Compact
US$157.00/day
Rent a car
- Collision Damage Waiver & TP
- Nissan X-Trail
  US$165.00/day
- Toyota RAV4
  US$175.00/day
- Kia Carnival
  US$232.00/day

Budget - Launceston Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

Airport Rd Launceston Airport, Evandale Tas, 7212, AUSTRALIA

Telephone

03 6398 9400 / 0363918743

Pick-up Instructions

The Budget - Launceston Airport car rental location is in terminal

You can walk to the counter of Budget - Launceston Airport car rental.

Airport Terminal Instructions COUNTER: In the arrivals hall near the baggage carousels. CARS: In the carpark outside the terminal. RETURNS: Same as pick-up. AFTER HOURS RETURNS: Not available.

Drop-off Instructions

Airport Terminal Instructions COUNTER: In the arrivals hall near the baggage carousels. CARS: In the carpark outside the terminal. RETURNS: Same as pick-up. AFTER HOURS RETURNS: Not available.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	04:30 -23:45	04:30 -23:45	04:30 -23:45	04:30 -23:45	04:30 -23:45	04:30 -23:45	04:30 -23:45

Security Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid credit cards and debit cards

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount (approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Applicable to all car types, incl. Compact, SUV, Economy, Mini and more. Pack up ^	100% of the rental car rate plus AUD 275	30-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards in the main driver's name from the following issuers are accepted: Visa, Master, DinersClub, AMEX

UnionPay is not accepted.

Car rental with debit cards is also accepted and listed as below: Visa, Master, AMEX

E-voucher

Accepted on mobile, a printout is not required.

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 together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

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 License (English version)

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

Original Driver's License in Latin/Roman Alphabet

Original Driver's Licenses printed in Latin/Roman alphabet (such as English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.) are acceptable for car rental without the need for an International Driving Permit (IDP). Driver's licenses printed in a non-Roman alphabet (such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc.) must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.

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:
Bruny Island

You may travel between islands; however, if an accident occurs and roadside assistance is needed, the rescue vehicle may take up to 24 hours to arrive.

Not allowed:

Taking rental cars to following islands is not allowed：
Kangaroo 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 Kia Soluto,

AUD 5900 for ,

AUD 6500 for ,

AUD 7900 for other car models.

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

EUR 4392.46 for Kia Soluto,

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

0.2 mi from Launceston Airport

Hotels

7.8 mi from Mantra Charles Hotel

7.9 mi from Sporties Hotel

8 mi from Twofourtwo Boutique Apartments

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Map view of Budget Store Location

coordinates: -41.545 147.215

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The Rental Desk

Guest Reviews

Total points： 9.1 / 10 Excellent

Vehicle condition: 0.1
Vehicle cleanliness: 0.0
Spaciousness: 0.0
Counter staff: 0.1
Pick-up location: 0.0
Drop-off location: 0.0
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

Novia Wodehous
Launceston
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Monday, January 25, 2016
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Ursula Partridge
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, October 19, 2015
Great attitude and provided a new car. Excellent experience.
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Tim Richards
Launceston
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Monday, October 19, 2015
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Dana Haywood
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, January 7, 2016
The service attitude is excellent!
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Muriel Aldington
Launceston
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Tuesday, September 1, 2015
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Eugene Priestley
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, November 14, 2015
The process of picking up and returning the car in Tasmania was very quick and smooth, very convenient.
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Alice Philip
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, August 21, 2015
When renting the car, they suddenly asked if we hadn't called in the morning to say we would pick up the car in the afternoon. We were confused because we were on the plane. Fortunately, after a brief conversation, they realized they had made a mistake and quickly completed the paperwork, allowing us to get the car.
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Tony Barrett
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, February 19, 2016
Easy to handle procedures.
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Ian Zacharias
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, April 22, 2015
I rented cars from Budget and Hertz in Australia. Budget was great, but Hertz was very disappointing with a lot of extra fees.
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Elva Nathaniei
Launceston
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, April 12, 2015
Friendly and attentive service, taught me how to use the car.
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Ingemar Katrine
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, April 11, 2015
The two-box Nissan has decent power in Australia.
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Dawn Meredith
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, March 30, 2015
Very good. The car was new.
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Wayne Raymond
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, March 16, 2015
Very satisfied. Both pickup and return are very convenient.
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Alberta Job
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Pickup and drop-off at the airport were very convenient. The service attitude was excellent, and we were very satisfied with the car's condition. Although it was a small Swift, it was quite spacious and had good power.
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Ferdinand Bart
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, March 11, 2015
The rental process is very convenient. Just provide the order, driver's license, and translation, and it's quickly processed. When picking up the car, they directly tell you the location, and you go there yourself, completely self-service. Returning the car is just handing over the keys, and no one checks the car. Very convenient.
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Vivian Crichton
Launceston
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Monday, March 9, 2015
The trip went relatively smoothly, but the service wasn't as good as AVIS. AVIS has a guide in the return area, but BUDGET didn't.
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Alva Dupont
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, March 8, 2015
Free upgrade to a K series SUV with BOSS audio system and in-car SUV features, it really offers great value for money.
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Georgia Stuart
Launceston
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Thursday, March 5, 2015
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Steven Leopold
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, March 5, 2015
Very good
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Florence Tennyson
Launceston
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Satisfied with the rental company's service. Thank you.
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Laura Larkin
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Great, very convenient for both pickup and dropoff.
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Faithe Peggy
Launceston
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Budget is quite good. When renting a car in Launceston, they provided a new car. The order mentioned a full tank, but in reality there was no fuel. Called them after finding out and it was resolved later.
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Walker Boyle
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, January 15, 2015
At the counter, I rented a small car for $1600 AUD! There were no discounts at all.
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Virginia Alerander
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 7, 2015
The service was excellent! Picking up and returning the car was very fast. I will choose Budget again next time.
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Darcy Hill
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, January 4, 2015
Very convenient, excellent service.
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Mick Flower
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, December 22, 2014
The staff had a very good attitude, communicated clearly, and provided efficient and comprehensive service.
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Enoch Dodd
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, November 28, 2014
We arrived on a late flight, and it was very convenient to handle the car pickup right after exiting. The staff was very professional and informed me that I had booked a relatively large seven-seater car. When I requested to switch to a smaller SUV, the staff recommended one for me and saved me around a hundred dollars. The only issue was due to my limited English skills, I had trouble communicating about buying insurance, but I resolved it using a translation app. Returning the car was also very simple. After receiving the keys and asking if the tank was full and if there were any damages, the staff told me to go ahead with my flight check-in. Overall, renting a car in Australia is convenient and quick!
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Elijah Belloc
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, November 21, 2014
Great attitude and fast service.
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Griselda Eddie
Launceston
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Monday, October 13, 2014
Acceptable.
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Hilary Walker
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, August 22, 2014
Excellent service.
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Isaac Wallis
Launceston
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Thursday, August 14, 2014
Renting the car was very convenient; everything was settled within the airport. The car was in excellent condition—clean, tidy, and fully fueled. It all went very smoothly.
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Bridget Moll
Launceston
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, February 25, 2018
Everything was smooth and quick, though the queue was a bit long.
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Gene Bell
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, December 21, 2017
New car, great service
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Janet Webster
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Picking up the car was convenient and returning it was quick. However, it took a while to find the car return area at Hobart Airport.
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Clare Catharine
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, January 4, 2018
The service was excellent. I had originally booked a sedan, but when picking up the car, they upgraded it to an SUV.
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Alexander Truman
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, January 12, 2018
Almost no queue, very good service
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Lambert Jennings
Launceston
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Monday, February 5, 2018
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Rock Mac-
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Great service attitude.
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Tyler Maurice
Launceston
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Satisfactory
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Virginia Alerander
Launceston
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 9, 2019
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Richard Wesley
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, March 26, 2018
No queues at the small airport, friendly staff
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Maurice Edie
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, August 27, 2018
Very good and convenient
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Zenobia Oscar
Launceston
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Friday, February 1, 2019
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Harold Kellogg
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 1, 2018
Good
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Eileen Eveline
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, June 22, 2019
My first time renting a car abroad, and it was a great experience.
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Philip Goldsmith
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, January 15, 2024
Very convenient
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T.Harvey
Launceston
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Friday, September 27, 2024
It was good. Positive experience. Though I did receive a call to say I'd caused a window chip but this had been brought to my attention before I even saw the car. I did inform the staff it was in the condition report but it was stressful to receive a call without them checking their own report first. Otherwise it was not noteworthy.
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Charlotte Birrell
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, August 16, 2024
Very convenient.
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Riva Walkley
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, September 1, 2024
Overall satisfaction
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Hilary Rusk
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, October 6, 2024
Very satisfied.
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Belle Lynch
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Renting a car is very convenient, the process is smooth, and there was no upselling of insurance. The service was quite friendly. However, the car seemed to shake a bit during acceleration, especially uphill, which might be a power issue.
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Bonnie Albert
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, November 7, 2024
Very satisfied.
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Xenia Browne
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, January 26, 2025
Picking up the car was very convenient, and they recommended insurance.
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Yvette Haydn
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 6, 2025
Very satisfied, very good.
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Marian Jessie
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Very satisfied.
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Jack Yeates
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
First time renting a car, great service, and the car was new.
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Maureen Ruskin
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, February 8, 2025
Very satisfied.
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Elvis Lee
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, February 2, 2025
Very satisfied
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Joyce Bradley
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
The service was excellent, no waiting in line.
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Susie Hudson
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Friday, April 18, 2025
Very satisfied.
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Robert Joseph
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Very good.
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Hiram Chaplin
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Picking up the car was very easy.
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Lambert Jennings
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, July 13, 2025
Very good
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Hugh Bowman
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, August 14, 2025
Not bad.
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Amelia Joel
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, August 30, 2025
The service was excellent.
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Penny Senior
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, September 27, 2025
The store is located right in the airport arrival hall, with simple procedures and convenient car pickup.
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Lena Bryce
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, October 5, 2025
Very good.
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Anonymous
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Very satisfied, budget was handled directly at the airport.
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Anonymous
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Very satisfied with the rental company.
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Anonymous
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Pretty good overall.
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Anonymous
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Right inside the airport and super easy to find, plus the staff were really friendly and helpful.
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Anonymous
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Right at the airport counter, super convenient, and no one tried to upsell me. Picked up the car in the parking lot, got a Toyota and it drove really well.
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Anonymous
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The car was spotless, pickup was super fast, and returning it was a breeze—just drop off the keys and you’re done.
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Anonymous
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Very satisfied
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Anonymous
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Everything was excellent from start to finish.
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Anonymous
Launceston
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Overall a pretty good experience.
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Alfred Tout
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Tuesday, November 24, 2015
The store service was generally okay, but the promised free upgrade was not honored. We requested an upgrade several times, but the staff did not agree, which was very disappointing.
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