Alice Springs car hire

Exploring Alice Springs will require a 4WD vehicle as areas such as Palm Valley, Rainbow Valley, and others would not be suitable for smaller vehicles. A 4WD vehicle also facilitates multi-day camping trips through various terrains.

The Alice Springs area has different speed limits depending on where you are driving. The four main highways in the Northern Territory mostly have a speed limit of 130km/h, except for smaller sections where the speed limit is 110km/h. In built-up areas of the town, you can expect a limit of 60km/h or even less if the local community have gazetted for a lower default speed limit.

Finding parking in a sparsely populated place like Alice Springs is not usually a problem, except when there are high volumes of visitors. While there are ample free parking spaces available in and around the area, you will need to confirm parking regulations when opting for a footpath exploration. You will find parking in the majority of the streets, such as Hartley Street.

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A Standard car hire in Alice Springs costs $375 per day, on average.

A Full Size car hire in Alice Springs costs $129 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Alice Springs costs $232 per day, on average.

You'll need to be at least 21 years old to get a hire car in Alice Springs. Most companies also charge a young driver's surcharge for drivers under 25. Some may also restrict young drivers to certain vehicle types. For example, Hertz only lends cars from their 'Adrenaline Range' to drivers 25 or older.

Most Alice Springs car hire companies will allow you to drive your hire car across state borders, including into South Australia, just a few hours south of Alice Springs. Some may place restrictions on specific states or certain areas. Unsealed roads are commonly restricted.