Hobart Car Hire

Car Hire in Hobart

One of Australia’s oldest cities, Hobart was founded in 1804 as a penal colony. Much of the city has been well preserved, and travellers are well catered for. With many tourist attractions, as well as national parks, mountains and waterways all within a short drive, Hobart is an excellent city to visit and explore with a rental car. Auto Europe offers several car rental pick up locations in Hobart, Tasmania, and a large car hire fleet selection, so finding a rental car in Hobart is both easy and economical.

Travelling in Hobart with a Car Hire

While the capital of Tasmania, Hobart is a relatively small city in comparison to those on the mainland, and has a relaxed, elegant atmosphere. Hobart serves as a seaport for much of the industry on the island, as well as being the home base for many expeditions to the Antarctic. To find out a little about the local history, drive your car rental to the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. Here you will find local artefacts and relics, as well as items from around the world. The Gallery is also home to one of the best collections of early settler art, and paintings of local Aborigines, painted up to 200 years ago.

For a magnificent view of the city and the surrounding area, drive your hire car up to Mount Wellington, located just behind the city. The drive is a pleasant winding road up the mountain, and from the top you will see a stunning panoramic landscape.

Take a drive in your hire car to see The Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens where you will find the only collection of Subantarctic plants in the world. The plants are from a range of islands and mountain locations, and are kept in a specially designed building, which reproduces the wet, cold environments where the plants would normally be found.

While in Hobart, make sure you sample some of the local produce. Jump in your car rental to The Salamanca Market, which is on every Saturday, and here you will find everything from local arts and crafts, to freshly caught seafood and produce from farms in the area. The location of the markets, Salamander Place, is filled with restaurants, cafes, shops and bars, so a visit at any time is definitely worthwhile.

Useful Distances and Day Trip Ideas in Hobart

Car Hire in Hobart with Auto Europe

To learn a little about some of the local iconic products, drive your car hire out to Cadbury’s Chocolate Factory. There are tours conducted daily, and you will see, hear and smell the chocolates and other sweet treats being made right before your eyes. Once back in Hobart, a visit to the Cascade Brewery is highly recommended also, where you can see how this famous beer is made, and then unwind with a refreshing drink in their beer garden.

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