Hobart Airport (HBA) is located 17 kilometres — or a 15 minute drive — from the city of Hobart. A dual-lane highway connects the airport to the city, and a free bus service also operates between downtown Hobart and the airport which takes around 30 minutes. 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.
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Crossover, Monospace, Passenger Van, SUV, Sport and Ute. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Nine car rental depots at Hobart Airport. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, East Coast, Enterprise, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
 Starts at AUD $68/day From December 02, 2023 to December 05, 2023 |  Starts at AUD $69/day From December 02, 2023 to December 05, 2023 |
 Starts at AUD $90/day From December 04, 2023 to December 09, 2023 |  Starts at AUD $147/day From December 04, 2023 to December 09, 2023 |
*Rates last updated on December 01, 2023 Rental rate prices displayed were available in response to a search at 7:01 am on December 01, 2023 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.
Please note that the depot hours below may change at any time without notice.
You’ll find the best known car rental companies conveniently located inside the arrivals area opposite the baggage carousels at Hobart Airport. See below for clear instructions on how to find Hobart Airport’s car hire desks and where to pick up your rental car in each terminal.
Both domestic and international flights are located in the one terminal, so there’s no need to transfer between terminals at Hobart Airport.
Hobart on-airport hire car desks located in the terminal next to the airline check in desks.
You’ll find hire cars parked in the car park near the terminal. Exit the airport building, take a crosswalk to the left, then turn right and proceed through to the valet car park.
Hopefully the car rental company has left a sign with instructions or a contact number. In this situation, use the number they have provided and let them know that you have arrived or follow the directions out to the car park where a rental attendant will help you.
If there is no sign, check your booking confirmation email for a contact phone number.
If you still have no luck finding assistance, contact us. Don’t be alarmed. It’s not unusual to see unmanned desks, and rest assured there’s usually someone who can help out in the car park where the rental cars are located.
If you booked with an off-airport provider, you’ll need to catch a shuttle to the car rental provider’s premises near the airport.
Drive towards the main car park entrance, following the car rental return signs. Vehicles can be returned at the car rental car park. There is designated parking for hire cars.
For after hours returns, there is a return slot where you can drop off the key. Park and lock your car, then place the keys in the drop box located in the returns area.
For East Coast, when returning the car, drive to the East Coast office located at 273 Kennedy Drive in Cambridge, where the shuttle bus will take you to the departures area at the airport.
The information on this section was last reviewed on June 13, 2023.
Prices start at AUD $68 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $181 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle at Hobart Airport.
If you are looking for a Luxury SUV option, the rate is AUD $118 per day. Make sure to check a live rate for your desired car hire dates at Hobart Airport.
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs AUD $118 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car at Hobart Airport.
If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs AUD $147 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates at Hobart Airport.
The highest-rated rental car at Hobart Airport is Kia Cerato or Similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
East Coast is the highest-rated car hire provider at Hobart Airport, based on ratings by our customers.
Yes, you can book a hire car at Hobart Airport and return it to another location, just untick the “Return to the same location” option in our search form and select the return location that you want.
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