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Dodge the airport tax. Picking up your car from an off-airport depot in Sydney or a town like Gosford is often cheaper than renting directly from the airport terminal.
Hitting the coast during school holidays or summer? Book a few months ahead. Prices can jump big time for last-minute rentals in peak season like December and January.
Play with your dates. A mid-week rental is usually cheaper than a weekend one. Plus, renting for a full week can sometimes unlock a better daily rate.
Driving from Sydney? Group your toll road trips into a single day if you can. This helps minimise the daily admin fee charged each day you use a toll road.
Book a rental to visit:
Terrigal, Avoca Beach, The Entrance – beaches
Bouddi National Park – trails, lookouts
Brisbane Water National Park – trails, rock art
Australian Reptile Park – exhibits
Tourist Drive 33 – Peats Ridge, Kulnura, Yarramalong
Hunter Valley wine region – wineries, cellar doors