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Car rental rates in Sandy Bay, Tasmania

The waterside suburb of Sandy Bay sits immediately to the south of Hobart and overlooks the Derwent River. Sandy Bay is well-placed for trips south of Hobart towards the beautiful Apollo Bay and beyond.


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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on November 01, 2025 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 are in AUD and were last updated on 01 November, 2025

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Our customers have rated their Sandy Bay car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(534 reviews)
  • 04 Oct 2025

    Simple, commonsense language used to guide you through form completion

    james s.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Hobart City
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 02 Sep 2025

    Easy web site, cars available.

    beverley h.
    Booked: Compact Automatic
    Hobart City
    Compact Automatic
  • 06 Aug 2025

    Easy

    erica t.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Hobart City
    Suzuki Swift or similar
  • 16 Jul 2025

    Clear and straightforward booking process

    david s.
    Booked: MG 3 or similar
    Hobart City
    MG 3 or similar
  • 06 Jul 2025

    Awesome process!

    dion s.
    Booked: 8 Seat Van
    Hobart City
    8 Seat Van
  • 17 Jul 2025

    Very easy to sort out the car I needed

    clive b.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 12 Sep 2025

    simple booking process - never any dramas

    mandy j.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 28 Aug 2025

    Very good

    deborah g.
    Booked: Standard SUV
    Launceston Airport
    Standard SUV
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Sandy Bay

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Crossover, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV, Sport and Wagon/Estate.
🔑 No. of depotsSeven car rental depots in Sandy Bay.
✅ Rental brandsAvis, Bargain Car Rentals, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz and Thrifty.

Sandy Bay daily rate data

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Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.

Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.

Prices are in AUD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

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Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 01 November, 2025

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Car rental depots in Sandy Bay

Car hire depots in Sandy Bay are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Avis Hobart City

    2-4 Market Place, Hobart TAS, 7000

    Today •8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    4.90 • 2 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Bargain Car Rentals Hobart City

    173 Harrington Street, Hobart TAS, 7000

    Today •8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    4.76 • 17 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Budget Hobart City

    122 Harrington St (Metro), Hobart TAS, 7001

    Today •8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    monday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    4.58 • 20 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Enterprise Hobart City

    67a Argyle Street, Hobart TAS, 7000

    Today •8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    4.18 • 11 ratings

    4

    Service

    4

    Information

    4

    Accessibility

    4

    Vehicle

    4

    Presentation

  • Europcar Hobart City

    112 Harrington Street, Hobart TAS, 7000

    Today •8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    4.60 • 2 ratings

    4

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Hertz Hobart Downtown

    96 Harrington St, Hobart, Tas TAS, 7000

    Today •8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    4.73 • 3 ratings

    4

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    4

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Thrifty Hobart Downtown

    96 Harrington St, Hobart TAS, 7000

    Today •8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    4.48 • 17 ratings

    4

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    4

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

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Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Sandy Bay

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Sandy Bay?

    Prices start at AUD $71 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $385 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Sandy Bay.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Luxury Car in Sandy Bay?

    If you are looking for a Luxury Car option, the rate is AUD $150 per day. Make sure to check a live rate for your desired car hire dates in Sandy Bay.

  • How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car in Sandy Bay?

    If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs between AUD $126 and AUD $339 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in Sandy Bay.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Sandy Bay?

    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 $108 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Sandy Bay.

  • What is the highest-rated hire car in Sandy Bay?

    The highest-rated rental car in Sandy Bay is Kia Sportage or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

  • What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Sandy Bay?

    Avis is the highest-rated car hire provider in Sandy Bay, based on ratings by our customers.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Sandy Bay?

    The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in Sandy Bay may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.

  • Can I pick up my hire car in Sandy Bay and drop it off somewhere else?

    Absolutely. You can pick up your hire car in Sandy Bay and drop off in another location. However, there may be a one-way fee charged to your booking by your supplier. To avoid surprises, we add this charge to the total cost displayed in our search engine.

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