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Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with just over 2 million people calling it home. And it’s a place that manages to walk the fine line between big-city living and laid-back lifestyles. With Perth airport car rentals, you get to capture the best of both.

Perth is an ideal location for those who can’t bear the cold, as its summers are hot and dry, and its winters are mild. It is the place to be if you love the beach and want to explore the remote southwestern corner of Australia, but don’t want to give up all the modern attractions and amenities of a thriving major city.

Rent a car in Perth to come to the best starting point for popular WA delights, like going to a wine tasting excursion in Margaret River or to enjoy nature with Ningaloo Reef Heritage area. Pick up your car rental at Perth Airport and discover the best sights in the city, tour a national park or two, or experience this state capital city like a local. You can't go wrong with any road you take with your car hire!

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Organising your Perth airport car rental doesn’t need to be a chore. Instead of researching vehicles and rates with each separate car hire company in town, Airport Rentals will take your selected pick up and drop off dates to generate a list of available vehicles from the best car hire Perth Airport brands such as Thrifty, Avis and Hertz.

By using our search comparison tool, you can quickly and easily find the right car model at the right price for your Perth travel. Choose from a huge range of car hire deals and special offers from multiple brands and get the best car rental in Perth with Airport Rentals. Plus, you won’t pay a cent in booking fees for the convenience.

Quick Guide to Perth Airport (PER)

Perth Airport is home to both domestic and international arrivals and departures. It’s just 15km from the city, so should take you roughly 25 minutes to drive from the airport to the Central Business District or the city centre, and vice versa depending on traffic.

There are four terminals located in Perth Airport, all of which you can easily access in the main building. Each terminal has a dedicated function, so it may help to know which one you need when you arrive:

• Terminal One (or T1) International - All international services

• Terminal 1 Domestic - Virgin Australia and some regional services

• Terminal Two (T2) - Alliance Airlines, Tigerair, Virgin Australia, Regional Express

• Terminal Three (T3) - Jetstar, some Qantas services

• Terminal Four (T4) - Qantas

There is plenty of shopping and dining options at the airport. You will also find the car hire Perth Airport companies located in the baggage claim area of the domestic terminals, and in the arrivals hall of the international terminal.

With Airport Rentals, you can book online and pick up your car hire in Perth from the domestic terminal, or from the international terminal, so you won’t have to worry about transfers between the terminal buildings. Depending on the supplier and actual car hire offer, T1 - T2 - T3 transfers are mostly free.

Driving car rentals in Perth

Driving around in Perth WA is generally a lot easier than in other capital cities as there is less traffic. However, the rapidly increasing population has seen more and more congestion along the main routes. You can also expect rush hours before and after work on weekdays, so avoid the road these times whenever possible if you don’t want to be held up during your Perth car hire holiday.

Going around locations from Perth Airport

There are a couple of routes you can take between Perth Airport and the city centre. It can be slightly quicker to opt for the southern option and follow State Route 7 and 8, or you can head further north, using State Route 4 and 51. Neither option includes a toll road, and both routes should take less than 25 minutes in normal traffic. However, it is always important to give yourself additional time if you have a plane to catch, particularly if you’re dropping off your car rental at the same time.

Perth Driving Rules and Tips

When driving car hire in Perth WA, remember to drive on the left-hand side. You will of course need a valid licence from your home country, and remember that if it’s not already in English, you’ll need to carry a translation with you at all times. Traffic can get busy during the day so be sure to pay attention and never use your phone while driving (it’s illegal not just in WA but nationwide).

If you’re heading out of the city in your car rental, it is strongly advised to avoid travel at dusk, dawn, and after dark hours. Once you get into rural areas, wildlife is most active at these low-visibility times, which can make it dangerous to drive. Therefore, always plan to arrive at your destination before nightfall, and if you are still on the road by this time, drive with extreme caution and consider driving below the speed limit.

Parking car rentals in Perth

If you're looking to park your hire car, Perth Airport offers plenty of options. Short-term parking is available right in front of the terminal buildings, or you can use the long-term car parking and take a free shuttle to the terminal, which runs every 10 minutes. For premium, covered parking right next to the airport terminals, look for the Fast Track parking area.

In town, you can enjoy two hours of free parking (within a five-hour period) within the Business Improvement Area. Or, find a stall in a municipal lot for longer stays, for just $1 per hour. There is also more than 30 City of Perth car parks in town, and the mobile app can help you find ones that are available.

Accommodation in Perth

Your Perth car rental gives you the freedom to drive or stay anywhere in or around the city, and at a time most convenient to you. You can stick to the airport location or head straight into the heart of the action in the city centre or its CBD, and you’ll be spoiled for choice no matter where you end up.

Here are some great choices for places to stay before or after your car hire trip in Perth:

• Airport Apartments

• Hyatt Regency Perth

• COMO The Treasury

• Perth Plaza Motel

• Wickham Retreat Backpackers

Events in Perth

With an enviable climate and stunning beachside location, Perth will keep you busy with an event, festival or celebration, one after another! Check out what’s on in Perth during your car hire travel and make it to as many of them as possible:

• Fringe World Festival (January)

• Perth International Arts Festival (February)

• Sculpture by the Sea Cottesloe (March)

• Perth Comedy Festival (April)

Perth Attractions

Perth offers a fantastic array of natural and cultural attractions. Take advantage of the freedom your Perth rental car affords you, and try to visit as many as you can:

• Perth Zoo

• King’s Park and Botanic Garden

• Western Australian Museum

• Pinnacles Desert

• The Perth Mint

Looking to start your Australian adventure in a different city? Aside from Perth airport car rentals, book a Melbourne airport car rental and then continue on to Brisbane and Sydney. Alternatively, a car hire at Sydney Domestic Airport will complete your travel.

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