Hire a rental car and take a trip to Central Australia to visit Uluru
Pick up a car hire Uluru to visit the red centre of Australia and have an experience like no other. Located in the southwest corner of the Northern Territory, a four and a half hour drive from Alice Springs, Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is one of Australia's most famous attractions. With the freedom of a rental car, you can get up close and personal to the impressive 348-metre tall sandstone rock and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
Take in the vast landscapes of the Northern Territory and the Australian Outback with your car hire Uluru, or even that deal most suitable for your needs from among the rental cars Darwin airport has on offer. Be sure to add Alice Springs and Katherine to your itinerary and make it an Australian road trip to remember.
Hiring car hire Uluru
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To finish your booking, just make your selection, and pop a few details into a short form. You never need to worry about hidden fees or charges when you use Airport Rentals, and we have a helpful customer service department available 24/7 should you need assistance.
Guide to Uluru
Uluru is the world’s largest single rock and is around 600 million years old. The traditional landowners, the Yankunytjatjara and the Pitjantjatjara people, consider it to be a sacred place.
Visitors can easily fly to and from Uluru via the Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ).
Driving a rental car in Uluru
Getting from Uluru to the Airport
The drive from Uluru to the Ayers Rock Airport is straightforward and will take around 30 minutes in your rental car. Follow Uluru Road to Yulara and take the first exit onto Lasseter Highway. Follow this road for approximately 2.4 kilometres and then turn left onto Coote Road and continue until you reach the terminal.
Driving tips for your car hire Uluru
Driving distances in the Northern Territory are quite long. Prepare for your trip using our tips below before setting out.
● Make sure you carry plenty of water, food and fuel and know what you to do should your rental car break down.
● To avoid fatigue, you should take a break every two hours.
● Check road conditions before your trip, especially if visiting during the wet season (October to May).
● Keep a lookout for animals on the road, particularly at sunset and sunrise.
Parking your car hire Uluru
You should have no problems parking your rental car with most hotels providing free parking to their guests, plus there is plenty of parking space around Ayers Rock and the National Park.
City Information
Accommodation in Uluru
There are a variety of lodging choices in Uluru to suit every budget and taste, including these top picks:
● Longitude 131 - This luxury hotel features stylish rooms, a restaurant, bar, a full-service spa, and numerous pools.
● Desert Gardens - This comfortable hotel features air-conditioned rooms, a pool, bar and restaurant, and meeting rooms.
● Sails in the Desert - This deluxe hotel has contemporary decor, a restaurant, bar, an art gallery, a spa, and a free Indigenous activities program.
● The Lost Camel Hotel - This boutique-style hotel has stylish rooms, a bar, restaurant, pool, and free guest activities.
Annual events in Uluru
Uluru and the surrounding area has a variety of unique and fun-filled yearly festivals to attend.
● Tjungu Festival (April) - A free three-day festival celebrating Australia’s Indigenous culture with markets, artwork, bush foods, live music, and more.
● Uluru Camel Cup (May) - An exciting two-day event featuring camel races, a whip cracking display, games, a reptile show, and fashions of the field.
● Rotary Henley on Todd Regatta (August) - The dry river bed regatta is a unique and iconic event featuring a variety of boat races, a parade, and food and drink stalls.
Main attractions in Uluru
The best way to get out and explore the attractions in and around Uluru is with your car hire. Start with these must-see sights.
● Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - The UNESCO world heritage park offers plenty of activities, including walks, and birdwatching.
● Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre - The centre offers visitor information, free presentations, Aboriginal art galleries, a cafe, souvenir store and a picnic area.
● The Domes of Kata Tjuta - A park with 36 incredible natural rock domes and a variety of walking tracks.
● Curtin Springs - A working Cattle station featuring paper mill tours, walks, driving tours, and more.
