What Rules Should I Know About Australian Car Rentals?

There are rules that govern the care accorded to a car hire. Some of these rules are written while others simply require the use of common sense. At the same time, some of these rules depend on where one is renting the car from.

When renting a car in Australia, there are things that you need to adhere to. First of all, ensure that you respect the laws that govern the renting of cars. These are simply basics like following the protocol required when borrowing cars. Ensure that you rent a car from a registered leasing business. This is for your safety and to avoid getting duped.

Ensure that you check the car before you rent it. It's advisable to check if the car has any flaws. In case there is a problem with the car, ensure that you notify the business to avoid a blame game when the car is returned.
It's very important to take care of a rented car or truck. Ensure that you avoid driving the car carelessly. If you have rented a saloon car, avoid driving off road in order to ensure that the brakes and tires are intact.
Use the rented car only for its purpose. For example, do not carry heavy equipment in the car if it is not meant for it.

Avoid overloading the car. The traffic police will arrest you if you overload the car. You also risk damaging the vehicle’s shock absorbers and this means that you will have to pay for the repair fees.

You need to have a driver’s license in order to use a leasing car in Australia. In some cases, this is a requirement when actually hiring the car. In case you're a foreigner, there is no difference at all. You can use your international driver’s license. In some cases this is an added advantage.

Some Australian companies will limit where you go with the car. Some only allow a 100km radius from the location of hire. Ensure that you check the contract to check for any limitations.

You're given the car with a full tank of petrol. Ensure that you return it with a full tank too.

In conclusion, ensure that you return the car on the designated date and time. Also ensure that you return the car at the required place and hand it over to the person that gave you. If necessary, sign the documents showing that you have returned it.