Do the math on your pickup spot. Grabbing a car from the Geraldton Airport is easy, but a city depot might be cheaper. Just remember to factor in the taxi fare to get there.
Renting for a week? Look for weekly rate discounts if you're hiring for 5 days or more, as it can sometimes be a better deal than a shorter rental.
Don't just hand the keys back with an empty tank. Filling up the car yourself before you return it is almost always cheaper than the pre-paid fuel option.
Heading over during summer or school holidays? Book your car a few weeks ahead as prices go up and availability goes down during these busy times.
Book a rental car so you can see:
Kalbarri National Park – Skywalk, Nature's Window, gorges
Hutt Lagoon (Pink Lake) – Port Gregory Road
Horrocks Beach
Chapman Valley – wineries, farm shops, wildflowers
Greenough
Dongara & Port Denison – beaches, marina