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As the capital and largest city of the Northern Territory, Darwin is the perfect starting point for exploring the northerly tropics of Australia on car rental. With a Darwin Airport car hire, you’ll be ideally set for getting around the city or embarking on an epic road trip across the territory and beyond.

Plan ahead and get all set for an amazing car rental Darwin adventure!

Discover the Northern Territory with a rental car from Darwin Airport

Situated on the Timor Sea, Darwin acts as a gateway to some of Australia’s greatest natural and cultural wonders, from the stunning twin falls and ancient aboriginal rock art of Kakadu National Park, bird watching in Berry Springs, to the waterholes of Katherine Gorge. Travellers often fly in from cities like Melbourne or Perth to begin a car hire adventure and discover the spellbinding wonders that the region is famous for. With your Darwin airport car hire, it’s easy to set your own itinerary and visit whichever parts of this stunning territory that catch your fancy.

Darwin Airport car hire made easy with Airport Rentals

With many things to do, see and taste in Darwin, the last thing you want is to spend time and money organising an affordable car hire Darwin has. This is where Airport Rentals comes in, making the car hire process easier with our simple search engine.

When booking a car rental, Darwin Airport offers a wide range of suppliers, you’ll have no shortage of selection. Many of the most reputable car hire companies have vehicles available for rent in Darwin, so finding a car to hire from a brand you trust won’t be tricky at all. Budget Car Hire at Darwin Airport is a popular choice, as is hiring from a wide range of other big names like Avis and Thrifty. Of course, narrowing down your options can be a little bit of a hassle when you’re searching through all kinds of car supplier websites to find the best deal. Search and filter through the vehicle choices from all kinds of rental cars Darwin Airport suppliers and easily isolate the very best option for your journey.

Hiring a car at Darwin Airport

Darwin International Airport (DRW) has two commercial terminals, one for international flights and the other to handle domestic travellers. Airlines that frequent Darwin Airport include Virgin Australia, Tigerair Australia, Jetstar Airways and Qantas. These services link Darwin to a wide range of cities and towns including popular destinations like Sydney and Brisbane.

Catching a bus from the airport into the city centre is possible, but the easiest way to reach your destination is undoubtedly heading to the car rental Darwin Airport's counters, located in the Arrivals Hall close to the baggage collection at the ground floor of the terminal building, and picking up a rental vehicle which you’ve booked ahead of time via Airport Rentals.

Exploring with Darwin Airport car rental

You could make do with relying on public transport to get around the city of Darwin but it’s far more convenient to drive the vehicle you have pre-booked and selected from available Darwin Airport car rentals. Stuart Highway (1) serves as the backbone of Darwin's transport infrastructure, with many of the town’s suburbs branching off of this main thoroughfare. Stuart Highway is also the main route you’ll be taking if you decide to hit the highway and discover the rest of the Northern Territory.

Accommodation and Parking during your Darwin car hire holiday

Having landed in the city, you’ll find all sorts of appealing accommodation choices within easy reach of those picking up a hire car Darwin Airport. The vast majority of the accommodations below have a generous amount of parking, so you can enjoy peace of mind when you’re not actually driving your rental car Darwin Airport.

The Leprechaun Resort

Set amidst the sculpted greenery of landscaped gardens, The Leprechaun Resort creates a miniature oasis in the tropical heat. Well known by frequent visitors to Darwin for its leisurely atmosphere, clean-cut style and excellent value. Once you pick up your car hire at Darwin Airport, you’ll only have a short 10-15 minute drive from the airport to The Leprechaun Resort.

Palms City Resort

These award-winning accommodations are set right in the heart of Darwin's CBD for ultimate convenience. While Palms City Resort is equipped with all the amenities and small luxuries that you’d want for a comfortable stay, this place is also situated perfectly for you to step out of your Darwin rental car, dump your luggage and head straight out into the city.

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

If you’re hunting for budget accommodation in Darwin, you may want to pass this by, but there’s no denying that Mindil Beach Casino Resort caters perfectly for those hunting for a stylish beachfront stay. From infinity pool to private beach, indulge in Aussie tropical life at its best. Make your next stay in Darwin extra special at the Mindil Beach Casino Resort.

What places to visit in your car rentals from Darwin Airport

Excited to roam around this tropical city with your Darwin Airport car hire? It might surprise you to discover that Darwin is bursting with fun and interesting things to do. With your own set of wheels, it’s easy to get around to all the attractions that catch your attention - and from there you can continue to explore further afield.

Darwin Fringe Festival

Drive your Darwin car rental into the vibrant cultural scene of this capital city with this wildly diverse festival, showcasing local artists of all kinds.

Darwin Lions Beer Can Regatta

Locals build watercraft out of old cans and plastic bottles and race their ramshackle boats along the beautiful Mindil Beach.

Crocosaurus Cove

Pick up your hire car from Darwin Airport and get ready to get right up close and personal with some of the most terrifyingly powerful predators on the planet - will you brave the exhilarating Cage of Death?

Darwin Botanic Gardens

Unwind with a gentle stroll around these gorgeous gardens. Unlike many traditional botanic gardens, Darwin’s version is a wildly colourful tropical garden. Go directly to this botanic conservation with your vehicle hire from Darwin Airport and learn more about nature.

Mindil Beach Sunset Market

When the sun goes down in the dry season, this is the place to go in your car hire Darwin holiday. Street food, live entertainment, quirky market wares and much more draw in locals and visitors alike.

Defence of Darwin Experience

Darwin bore the brunt of Japan’s aggression against Australia in World War II, and this fascinating attraction explores the history and impact of these turbulent times. You may also visit The Darwin Military Museum to see more of Darwin history.

Litchfield National Park

Visit this amazing national park with beautiful tropical waterfalls. If you still have time, you can also head to Charles Darwin National Park to see more of wildlife and many mangrove species.

Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory

Make your way to this premier museum via Knuckey Street. From aboriginal art to a gigantic stuffed croc that once terrorised the region, this is where you can see where Darwin has been and where it’s headed.
 

Looking for another pick up location? If you have more time to go around, explore more of Australia's cities and go on a road trip in your car hire from Gold Coast Airport or take your adventure to Adelaide and further down to Melbourne with an airport car hire. You may also travel further afield and discover the east coast with a Ballina Airport car hire. Alternatively, you may fly in and get on a car rental adventure in Sydney, or even opt to start a car hire trip in Devonport. A tour with a car hire from Emerald is also ideal. Enjoy an easy and secure booking experience when you hire a car with Airport Rentals!