Cheap Car Hire in Coffs Harbour

Rent a car in Coffs Harbour, the ultimate destination for families on the east coast of Australia, with lots for both the young and old to enjoy. Surrounded by heritage listed national parks and reserves, and having a well developed tourism industry, Coffs Harbour is a popular city and area to explore with a rental car.

Auto Europe offers several car hire pick up locations in Coffs Harbour, NSW, and a large fleet selection, so finding a car rental in Coffs Harbour is both easy and economical.

Travelling in Coffs Harbour with a Car Hire

With so much to see and do in the area, a hire car is the ultimate way to get around. A short drive south of the city you will find Coffs Harbour Butterfly House, an indoor rainforest filled with some of the most exotic butterflies in the world. With tearooms and a giant maze, this is a fun favourite for the whole family. Drive a little north along the highway in your rental car, and check out the Big Banana. The first of Australia's "Big things", it is a great place to learn about the area's famous banana industry, as well as tasting local banana specialties. Built in 1964, the attraction has grown into a theme park with toboggan rides, ice skating and in recent years has become the home to the world's largest inflatable waterslide.

If travelling between June and November, the headland at Coffs Harbour is one of the best vantage points on the coast for whale watching. Pack a picnic and drive your rental car out to the headland, and enjoy the panoramic views, while keeping an eye out for these magnificent creatures. For those who would like to get a little closer, park your hire car near the pier and head out on a whale watching cruise. With up to 8000 humpback whales and their calves visiting the waters off Coffs Harbour every year, this is one of the best places in the world to come face to face with these giants of the sea.

The area is also a favourite with snorkelers and divers, with oceanic currents from the north and south meeting, the range of marine species is also unique and incredibly diverse. Take a cruise out to the Solitary Islands, where colourful reefs await. For a scenic walk, park your hire car at the yacht club near the sea wall, and walk along the wall out to Muttonbird Island, home to thousands of Wedge-Tailed Shearwaters, called Muttonbirds by early settlers who moored their ships in the area. To get close and personal with the local marine life, drive your rental car out the Pet Porpoise Pool, and interactive marine park, where visitors can feed penguins, pat dolphins and get a kiss on the cheek from a seal.

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Car Rental in Coffs Harbour with Auto Europe

Once you have seen the wildlife and famous attractions, there is still plenty to see and do in the area. Jump into your rental car and head out to a winery or two, or even for a game of golf. The towns of Nambucca Heads and Sawtell are both only a short drive away, and along with Coffs Harbour itself, provide excellent beaches and waterways for swimming, boating and surfing.

Auto Europe makes car hire in Coffs Harbour easy and affordable. You can book your car rental in Coffs Harbour, NSW, 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.