Car hire at Hobart Airport (HBA) — for the Tasmania loop
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Cheapest rate today, by vehicle class at Hobart Airport
Hobart Airport (HBA) is located 17 kilometres — or a 15 to 20-minute drive — from Hobart via the Tasman Hwy. Start your Tasmanian adventure as soon as you arrive by collecting your hire car from Hobart Airport. Search, compare, and book the best rates from Australia’s leading car rental companies with VroomVroomVroom.
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Economy car
Travel 15 Nov - 18 Nov 2026
Kia Picanto or similar
From $55/day
Toyota Yaris or similar
From $125/day
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Compact car
Travel 15 Nov - 18 Nov 2026
MG 3 or similar
From $60/day
Mg 3 Core or similar
From $128/day
Suzuki Swift or similar
From $131/day
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Compact SUV
Travel 16 Nov - 19 Nov 2026
Mazda CX3 or similar
From $109/day
Compact SUV
From $166/day
Kia Stonic or similar
From $243/day
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Intermediate car
Travel 15 Nov - 18 Nov 2026
Toyota Corolla or similar
From $61/day
Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid or similar
From $119/day
Kia Cerato or similar
From $135/day
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Intermediate SUV
Travel 16 Nov - 19 Nov 2026
Hyundai Kona or similar
From $122/day
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or similar
From $133/day
Mg Zs or similar
From $134/day
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People mover
Travel 15 Nov - 18 Nov 2026
Kia Carnival or similar
From $151/day
Kia Carnival or similar
From $243/day
Kia Carnival or similar
From $260/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on November 11, 2026 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
Rates in AUD from a search run on 11 November, 2026 — refreshed daily · includes mandatory fees · use the comparison tool for a live quote.
Hobart Airport price guide
Daily rates by vehicle type
- All ten classes sit at or above their usual level this week — compact cars are the cheapest at $64/day.
- The typical Hobart Airport hire is 4 days, so a compact SUV at $74/day is about $296 for the trip.
- Compact SUVs are the most booked class (24.4%) but not the cheapest — compact cars are $10/day less.
| Vehicle type | Typical for Nov | Next 7 days from The cheapest daily rate for pickup this week. Booking dates and provider availability will alter final pricing. | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARS | |||
Economy car | Typical for Nov$70 – $122 | Next 7 days from$94about usual | See prices for Economy car → |
Compact car | Typical for Nov$55 – $83 | Next 7 days from$64about usual | See prices for Compact car → |
Intermediate car | Typical for Nov$72 – $138 | Next 7 days from$101about usual | See prices for Intermediate car → |
Standard car | Typical for Nov$69 – $87 | Next 7 days from$87about usual | See prices for Standard car → |
Fullsize car | Typical for Nov$95 – $173 | Next 7 days from$110about usual | See prices for Fullsize car → |
| SUVS | |||
Compact SUVMost booked | Typical for Nov$61 – $88 | Next 7 days from$74about usual | See prices for Compact SUV → |
Intermediate SUV | Typical for Nov$79 – $157 | Next 7 days from$122about usual | See prices for Intermediate SUV → |
Standard SUV | Typical for Nov$60 – $87 | Next 7 days from$156dearer than usual | See prices for Standard SUV → |
Fullsize SUV | Typical for Nov$117 – $170 | Next 7 days from$130about usual | See prices for Fullsize SUV → |
Dual cab ute | Typical for Nov$109 – $174 | Next 7 days from$119about usual | See prices for Dual cab ute → |
| PEOPLE MOVERS | |||
People mover | Typical for Nov$125 – $236 | Next 7 days from$197about usual | See prices for People mover → |
Calculated using the middle half of each day's cheapest 3-day rate at the terminal desks in November 2025 and November 2026 so far. Calculation updated daily.
Picking up on-airport or off-airport?
| Pick up | Next 7 days | Providers | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| At the terminal | Usually from$64/day | Depots8 | Getting thereWalk from arrivals |
| Off-airport | Usually from$55/day | Depots1 | Getting thereProvider shuttle — allow extra time |
Suppliers just outside the airport are cheapest at 13% less than the terminal rate this week. They are not at the terminal — you take the provider's shuttle, which adds time at both ends. If your flight is late or you are returning early, the terminal desks are the safer choice. Both are booked here as Hobart Airport pickup.
Indicates the lowest available rate for a 3-day rental over the next seven days. Recalculated daily.
Every brand at HBA — and where its desks are
- Among the terminal desks, rates ran $64 to $249 this week — a 294% spread on the same dates.
- Bargain Car Rentals is the cheapest terminal desk at $64; Thrifty is the dearest at $249.
- East Coast is cheaper again at $55, but it is a shuttle depot rather than a terminal desk — that trade-off is covered above.
| Provider | Desk | Next 7 days from | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Avis | On-airport | $181/day | 4.4 (21) | Compare prices → |
Hours: meets scheduled flights · After-hours: key drop in the returns area Monday 07:30 - 21:45 Tuesday 07:30 - 21:45 Wednesday 07:30 - 21:45 Thursday 07:30 - 21:45 Friday 07:30 - 21:45 Saturday 07:30 - 20:30 Sunday 07:30 - 21:45 Cheapest this week from $181/day Ratings summary Service 4.3 Information 4.4 Accessibility 4.6 Vehicle 4.3 Presentation 4.4 4.4 21 reviews | ||||
 Bargain Car Rentals Cheapest on-airport | On-airport | $64/day | 4.5 (64) | Compare prices → |
Hours: meets scheduled flights · After-hours: key drop in the returns area Monday 07:00 - 21:00 Tuesday 07:00 - 21:00 Wednesday 07:00 - 21:00 Thursday 07:00 - 21:00 Friday 07:00 - 21:00 Saturday 07:00 - 21:00 Sunday 07:00 - 21:00 Cheapest this week from $64/day Ratings summary Service 4.4 Information 4.6 Accessibility 4.8 Vehicle 4.2 Presentation 4.7 4.5 64 reviews Easy, stress free experience. Great staff, amazing prices and loved our car. Makes the travelling comfortable and convenient. (Therese L.) Easy, stress free experience. Great staff, amazing prices and loved our car. Makes the travelling comfortable and convenient. (Therese L.) | ||||
 Budget Car Rental | On-airport | $110/day | 4.6 (26) | Compare prices → |
Hours: meets scheduled flights · After-hours: key drop in the returns area Monday 04:00 - 23:30 Tuesday 04:00 - 23:30 Wednesday 04:00 - 23:30 Thursday 04:00 - 23:30 Friday 04:00 - 23:30 Saturday 04:00 - 23:30 Sunday 04:00 - 23:30 Cheapest this week from $110/day Ratings summary Service 4.6 Information 4.7 Accessibility 4.6 Vehicle 4.4 Presentation 4.7 4.6 26 reviews The key fob battery was low on charge. The car took numerous attempts to start. I was unable to lock the vehicle and I was immobile for 15 mins as the car would not start. I contacted roadside assistance who replaced the key battery 2 house later. Once the new battery was installed, the vehicle functioned as it should. (Paul H.) The key fob battery was low on charge. The car took numerous attempts to start. I was unable to lock the vehicle and I was immobile for 15 mins as the car would not start. I contacted roadside assistance who replaced the key battery 2 house later. Once the new battery was installed, the vehicle functioned as it should. (Paul H.) | ||||
 Europcar | On-airport | $118/day | 3.8 (7) | Compare prices → |
Hours: meets scheduled flights · After-hours: key drop in the returns area Monday 07:00 - 23:00 Tuesday 07:00 - 23:00 Wednesday 07:00 - 23:00 Thursday 07:00 - 23:00 Friday 07:00 - 23:00 Saturday 07:00 - 21:30 Sunday 07:00 - 23:00 Cheapest this week from $118/day Ratings summary Service 3.6 Information 4.0 Accessibility 4.0 Vehicle 3.6 Presentation 4.0 3.8 7 reviews | ||||
 East Coast Car Rentals Cheapest | Off-airport via shuttle | $55/day | 4.8 (17) | Compare prices → |
22 Cherokee Dr, Cambridge TAS 7170, Australia  22 Cherokee Dr, Cambridge TAS 7170, Australia Shuttle service available to and from the airport. View on map Hours: meets scheduled flights · After-hours: key drop in the returns area Monday 07:00 - 20:45 Tuesday 07:00 - 20:45 Wednesday 07:00 - 20:45 Thursday 07:00 - 20:45 Friday 07:00 - 20:45 Saturday 07:00 - 17:30 Sunday 07:00 - 20:45 Cheapest this week from $55/day Ratings summary Service 4.8 Information 4.9 Accessibility 4.8 Vehicle 4.9 Presentation 4.6 4.8 17 reviews | ||||
 Dollar Car Rental | On-airport | - | No ratings yet | Compare prices → |
Hours: meets scheduled flights · After-hours: key drop in the returns area Monday 07:00 - 00:00 Tuesday 07:00 - 00:00 Wednesday 07:00 - 00:00 Thursday 07:00 - 00:00 Friday 07:00 - 00:00 Saturday 07:00 - 21:00 Sunday 07:00 - 00:00 | ||||
 Thrifty Car Rental | On-airport | $249/day | 4.2 (8) | Compare prices → |
Hours: meets scheduled flights · After-hours: key drop in the returns area Monday 07:00 - 23:00 Tuesday 07:00 - 23:00 Wednesday 07:00 - 23:00 Thursday 07:00 - 23:00 Friday 07:00 - 23:00 Saturday 07:00 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 23:00 Cheapest this week from $249/day Ratings summary Service 4.3 Information 4.3 Accessibility 4.1 Vehicle 4.3 Presentation 4.3 4.2 8 reviews | ||||
 Hertz | On-airport | $210/day | 4.4 (3) | Compare prices → |
Hours: meets scheduled flights · After-hours: key drop in the returns area Monday 07:00 - 00:00 Tuesday 07:00 - 00:00 Wednesday 07:00 - 00:00 Thursday 07:00 - 00:00 Friday 07:00 - 00:00 Saturday 07:00 - 21:00 Sunday 07:00 - 00:00 Cheapest this week from $210/day Ratings summary Service 4.7 Information 4.3 Accessibility 4.7 Vehicle 4.0 Presentation 4.3 4.4 3 reviews | ||||
 Redspot Car Rentals | On-airport | $94/day | No ratings yet | Compare prices → |
Hours: meets scheduled flights · After-hours: key drop in the returns area Monday 07:30 - 22:00 Tuesday 07:30 - 22:00 Wednesday 07:30 - 22:00 Thursday 07:30 - 22:00 Friday 07:30 - 22:00 Saturday 07:30 - 22:00 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00 Cheapest this week from $94/day | ||||
 Sixt | On-airport | $113/day | 4.8 (32) | Compare prices → |
Hours: meets scheduled flights · After-hours: key drop in the returns area Monday 07:30 - 22:30 Tuesday 07:30 - 22:30 Wednesday 07:30 - 22:30 Thursday 07:30 - 22:30 Friday 07:30 - 22:30 Saturday 07:30 - 19:00 Sunday 07:30 - 22:30 Cheapest this week from $113/day Ratings summary Service 4.7 Information 4.9 Accessibility 4.8 Vehicle 4.5 Presentation 4.8 4.8 32 reviews | ||||
Lowest available rate for a 3-day rental over the next seven days. Rates calculated daily.
When to book a hire car at Hobart Airport
Booking on the same day costs
7% more
That’s about $48/day, against $45 when you book ahead.
Rates are cheapest
3–5 days in advance
That’s when airport prices bottom out, making it the best window to lock in a car.
Versus last year, rates are
5% dearer
Hobart Airport prices have risen in nine of the last twelve months.
With airport rentals, booking in advance can deliver substantial savings.
The typical cost of a three-day hire at Hobart Airport, by month
Hobart Airport pickup · Nov 2025 – Oct 2026 · VroomVroomVroom · 3-day hire · Indicative, not a guarantee
| Class | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Usual / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy car | $119 | $119 | $171 | $76 | $76 | $66 | $48 | $48 | $48 | $48 | $48 | $60 | $63 |
| Compact car | $74 | $49 | $98 | $81 | $90 | $46 | $26 | $28 | $29 | $22 | $32 | $50 | $48 |
| Intermediate car | $89 | $208 | $137 | $83 | $83 | $53 | $48 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $62 | $58 |
| Compact SUV | $72 | $50 | $109 | $91 | $74 | $54 | $28 | $28 | $29 | $22 | $29 | $62 | $52 |
| Intermediate SUV | $85 | $141 | $187 | $96 | $96 | $86 | $51 | $56 | $62 | $64 | $64 | $81 | $83 |
| People mover | $234 | ran out | $330 | $121 | $121 | $127 | $85 | $85 | $173 | $58 | $117 | $80 | $121 |
- cheaper than usual
- about usual
- dearer than usual
- ran out
December: Book early — people movers run out.
- Hobart Airport is cheaper than usual in May, June and August for every vehicle. January is the dearest month for economy and compact cars and compact and intermediate SUVs.
- January is peak season — Hobart Airport rates average about $172/day across classes.
- August is the cheapest month on average (about $44/day), with May close behind.
Usual = the class's median month across the twelve; a blank month doesn't count. Colours show cheaper, about or dearer than usual — 10% either side of it. A blank cell gives the reason — here, people movers ran out in December: priced on 22 of 31 days while the rest of the area was priced every day.
When people book hire cars at Hobart Airport … and what they save
10
Days out
- Dual cab ute -6%
- Compact SUV -4%
- Economy car +13%
vs booking the day before
Savings compare each pickup date's cheapest rate ten days out against the same date booked a day ahead, over the last 12 months of pickup dates, for 3-day hires. Same-day pickups are measured separately — they are a walk-up market and sit well above every lead time.
Prices are indicative and change with availability, lead time, season and location; they may exclude add-ons and young-driver fees.
Source: VroomVroomVroom car hire price trends: millions of real searches across 2025
Pickup & return at Hobart Airport, in brief
- Desks: inside the arrivals hall opposite the baggage carousels.
- Cars: car park opposite the terminal, about a 2-minute walk.
- East Coast: free shuttle, about 5 minutes to the depot.
- Return: drive towards Hobart Airport’s main car park entrance, and follow the car rental return signs.
First time picking up a car at Hobart Airport?
Find rental desks in every terminal, shuttle transfer details for off-airport providers, and video walkthroughs.
Full pickup & return walkthrough guide →Getting away from Hobart Airport
Hobart Airport is 17 km east of the city — 15–20 minutes via the Tasman Hwy. Not sure you need a car? The airport bus runs to the CBD in about 30 minutes.
- Hobart city car hire · from $84/day
One-way car hire from Hobart Airport
One-way: return in Hobart city, Launceston or Devonport — any one-way fee is shown in your total before you book.
Other pickup points near this airport
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On hiring a car at Hobart Airport
How much does it cost to hire a car at Hobart Airport?
For a 3-day rental with pickup between 12 and 18 November 2026, prices at the terminal desks range from AUD $64 per day for a Compact car to AUD $156 per day for a Standard SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle at Hobart Airport.
What is the cheapest car rental at Hobart Airport?
The cheapest car rental at Hobart Airport is a Compact car from AUD $64 per day at the terminal desks, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 12 and 18 November 2026. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
What is the best way to rent a cheap car at Hobart Airport?
Booking your hire car at Hobart Airport 7 days beforehand can save you over 3 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.
Is it cheaper to rent an on- or off-airport rental car at Hobart Airport?
Booking at an off-airport depot can be up to 20 per cent cheaper when compared to an on-airport depot at Hobart Airport, based on our own daily rate checks across 2025. Learn more about on- and off-airport rentals here.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Hobart Airport?
A minivan hired at Hobart Airport starts from AUD $197 per day at the terminal desks before any added extras, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 12 and 18 November 2026. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental at Hobart Airport.
What is the highest-rated hire car at Hobart Airport?
The highest-rated rental car at Hobart Airport is Compact Automatic or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the best car rental company at Hobart Airport?
East Coast is our highest-rated car hire provider at Hobart Airport, scoring an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company at Hobart Airport?
East Coast is the cheapest car rental company at Hobart Airport, with rates from AUD $55 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 12 and 18 November 2026. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
Which brands have desks at Hobart Airport?
Avis, Bargain Car Rentals, Budget, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz, Redspot, Sixt and Thrifty operate at Hobart Airport’s terminal building. East Coast is the one off-airport provider, a short shuttle drive from the airport. Be sure to check the desk location when you book if a terminal pickup matters to your connection time.
Can I pick up or return outside desk hours?
Most desks close by between 9 pm and midnight, and after-hours returns use a signed key-drop box in the return car park. If a desk is unattended on arrival, check your booking confirmation for a contact number or look for uniformed staff near the car park.
Where’s the nearest petrol station before I return my hire car?
Filling up your rental car before you return it avoids any refuelling surcharge levied by rental car providers.
Ampol: 263 Kennedy Dr, Cambridge
bp: 3 Holyman Ave, Cambridge
Shell: 116 Cambridge Park Dr, CambridgeCan I pick up at the airport and drop off somewhere else?
Yes — untick “return to the same location” when you search. Any applicable one-way fee is shown in your total before you book, so there are no surprises at the desk.
Do I need a car, or does the airport bus cover it?
If you’re staying in central Hobart, the Skybus airport bus can get you into the city, with a single fare starting at $24, but a hire car pays off the moment you want Port Arthur, the Huon Valley, or the east coast on your own schedule.
Have a question we haven’t answered?
Why book your Hobart Airport car hire with VroomVroomVroom?
5/5 · Stephanie B. · Nov 2026
Return customer for Vroom Vroom Vroom. Previous bookings and my current experience have all been pleasant and easy. Got the same best price compared to Expedia but total is due at pickup (not pay now) with full free cancellation on rental booking....
Booked: Compact Automatic
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5/5 · ROBERT C. · Oct 2026
Just an easy process at this stage
Booked: Standard SUV
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5/5 · Cindy M. · Sep 2026
My son knows of you & recommended you as he has used it before
Booked: Standard SUV
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5/5 · David C. · Sep 2026
smooth and easy
Booked: Compact SUV
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5/5 · Alexander M. · Sep 2026
Very easy to book and compare options
Booked: Mystery Car or similar
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5/5 · Jono R. · Aug 2026
Easy and quick - no payment upfront
Booked: Compact Automatic
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4/5 · Dan D. · Aug 2026
Great
Booked: Kia Cerato or similar
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5/5 · Ahmad SAADI A. · Oct 2026
Excellent with great prices
Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
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