Brisbane Airport car hire

Want to explore the charming city of Brisbane and the natural wonders of Queensland? Having your own four wheels will make it so much easier. Waste no time by picking up your hire car directly from Brisbane Airport (BNE).

There are a number of car hire companies based at Brisbane Airport. Opening hours for most of the counters are between 5am and 12am.

Brisbane’s car hire companies are located on Level 1 in the Domestic Terminal (near baggage claim) and on Level 2 in the International Terminal (behind the Spoon Café).

They include:

• Avis: +61 136 333
• Budget: +61 293 539 399
• Enterprise: +61 731 874 450
• Hertz: +61 735 414 790
• Sixt: +61 137 498

Once you’ve completed the usual car hire paperwork and checks, you’re only a half-hour drive from Brisbane. Driving in Australia is generally pretty easy if you’re used to UK roads – they drive on the left-hand side here too.

While there is a toll road en route to the city, most hire cars are fitted with electronic tags that automatically process the payment. It’s worth double-checking this with your provider before leaving the airport.

Speed limits in and around Brisbane are in km/h and are generally well-signposted. In Queensland, speed limits are typically 50km/h (31 mph) in built-up areas and 100km/h (62 mph) outside these zones.

Remember to fill up the tank of your hire car on your return journey to Brisbane Airport. While this isn’t mandatory, it’s the cheaper option. The closest petrol stations are Shell Cole Express and BNE Service Centre.

• Min. age required to hire a car: 21
• Which side of the road: Left
• Credit card requirements: Credit and debit cards are usually accepted
• Any additional requirements: Drivers under 25 may have to pay a surcharge