Hire Cars in Canberra

Canberra is an entirely purpose-built, planned city with clever balances of residential, industrial and agricultural areas to create an ideal mix of city and country lifestyles. Canberra is also the largest inland city in Australia, with lots to offer visitors. Canberra's roads laid out to a design rather than being gradually added on as the city grew, means traffic flows well in the city, and it is ideal for exploring with a rental car. Auto Europe offers several hire car pick up locations in Canberra, Australia, and a large fleet selection, so finding a car hire in Canberra is both easy and economical.

Travelling in Canberra with a Car Hire

Much effort has been put into making Canberra a city full of educational and historical attractions, offering entertainment and information to both locals and visitors. Drive your rental car to the Australian War Memorial, a tribute to those who have lost their lives serving their country at war, and also functions as a museum, home to records and relics from wars fought. The National Gallery of Australia is also worth a visit, and houses lots of historical items, artefacts and art. The Gallery's collection contains over 100,000 items, and is made up primarily of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Australian and Asian artworks.

Get out and about in Canberra to see all the sights in your car rental. An attraction which is both fun and educational, is Canberra's famous Questacon, The National Science and Technology Centre. Here there are over 200 exhibits, many of them interactive. The centre it particularly popular with children, as they can get involved in scientific experiments and shows. Also a great stop if travelling with children is The National Zoo and Aquarium, the only combined zoo and aquarium in Australia. With an array of both native and exotic species, and the largest inland saltwater tank in the country, there is lots to see.

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Rent a Car in Canberra with Auto Europe

To get a good view of the city, drive your hire car out to Telstra Tower, built on Black Mountain. The tower stands over 190 metres high, and provides great views of the city and surrounding area. One notable feature of the city is Lake Burley Griffin, named after the original designer of the city. The lake itself was man-made by the damming of the Molonglo River. The lake stretches over 11km in length, and is popular place for sailing, fishing, and water skiing.

Auto Europe makes car hire in Canberra easy and affordable. You can book your car rental in Canberra with Auto Europe over our safe, reliable and secure online booking system. For more information, read our Car Hire FAQ page, read our Terms and Conditions, or contact us.