Beverley Car Rental FAQs

Renting a car in Australia (including our Beverley branch) requires that you:

• Be over 21 years old.
• Present a valid credit card OR debit card* OR purchase order/prepaid voucher** in the renter’s name.
• Present a valid, physical driver’s licence in the renter’s name. Note: Digital licences, photos or copies are not accepted.
• Present valid driver’s licence/s for any additional drivers, who must be present at the time of vehicle pick-up.

If you are an international visitor, you must also present your physical passport and valid full driver’s licence at vehicle pick-up. 

*Debit cards: Must have the customer’s name displayed, and the ability to make online payments e.g. Visa or Mastercard debit cards.

**Purchase order or prepaid vouchers: Customers must also supply a valid credit card or Visa/Mastercard debit card for any incidental expenses (extensions, fuel charges, etc.).

For rental car pick-up, your vehicle comes with a full tank of fuel so you can get rolling ASAP. For returns, you have a few refuelling choices on hand. Fuel options include: 

1. Prepay for a full tank at a discounted rate at the start of your rental period. This will save you the hassle of filling it up later, just note that there’s no refund for unused fuel.  
2. Refuel your rental vehicle before returning it. You can refuel the car yourself right before returning it (the fuel tank must show as full).

Only get charged for the fuel you use through our refuelling station on your return. This is available at a higher rate than the pre-paid fuel option.

No need for an Australian driver’s licence to rent a car Down Under! Overseas visitors can simply show their valid overseas driver’s licence and passport to rent vehicles from Redspot.

That said, if you stay in Australia for more than 3 months, then you’ll need to switch to a local driver’s licence. This depends on the state or territory you’re travelling in, so check in with our friendly Beverley team for local advice. 

Note: Please bring your physical driver’s licence to the kiosk. Unfortunately, we can’t accept certain digital licences or passports as valid documents.* If your licence is not in English, we’ll need a translated version from your embassy or traffic authority in your home country. 

For more information, see our complete guide to renting a vehicle with an overseas licence.

*Digital licences or passports are accepted from the USA, Singapore, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Absolutely! By renting a car, you can explore Australia where you want, when you want, on your own schedule. For visitors to South Australia, car rental is a handy way to go beyond the city and discover sparkling coastlines, dolphin sanctuaries and much more. 

Steer down the coast through Carrickalinga Beach, Deep Creek National Park and around the cape at your own pace. No waiting around for public transport when you can simply hop in and get driving.

Car rental costs will vary depending on your plans. Vehicle type, booking duration, useful add-ons, seasonal factors and more will affect the cost of renting a car. 

Check out our handy Redspot rental car booking tool to scope out the latest rates. Pick and choose from a wide range of well-maintained, quality vehicles and hit the road with a perfectly matched pair of wheels.

A car is ‘mine spec’ when it is heavy duty and comes with specialised features and equipment to effectively handle various mine site conditions. A mine spec car hire must be fully compliant with safety regulations for safer driving in tough terrain common to mining sites. 

Examples include safety features such as: 

• Reflective strips, LED lights, mine bar, sand flag for improved visibility
• UHF radios and satellite phones for communication
• Emergency Triangles
• Call signs
• Reversing alarm
• Flashing strobe
• Fire extinguisher
• Wheel nut indicators
• Wheel chocks
• Redarc brake controller
• Dual battery system and battery isolator
• Heavy duty suspension
• Emergency kits

Mine spec costs can vary as much as a typical car hire. Vehicle type, booking duration, chosen damage excess cover, seasonal factors and more will affect the cost of hiring a mine spec ute. That said, average daily hire rates may range from $90 to $300 for smaller vehicles like 4WD utes. For larger trucks, this can range from $120 to $450.

Check out our handy Redspot rental car booking tool to scope out the latest rates. Pick and choose from a wide range of well-maintained, quality vehicles and ride through your workday with ease!

Don’t sweat the paperwork with Redspot! For mine spec drivers, all you need to bring for vehicle collection is your valid driver’s licence (and credit card, depending on your company agreement*). 

Are you a travel manager? Get in touch with our Sales team to set up seamless travel management with  Redspot Connect. We’ll guide you through our Redspot Connect Portal, where you can choose your ideal billing setup, keep track of travel logistics and manage agreements easily. You can also load any required documents here, such as the company credit card, for easy payments.

*If your company is set up for split bill back or all paid for by the driver, please present your driver’s licence AND credit card at pickup. Remember to check with your employer and ensure you have all the correct details to get rolling.

Whether your company’s rental setup is full bill back, split bill back or all paid for by the driver upon pickup, we’ve got your papers covered so you can focus on the road.

At most rental companies across Australia, the minimum age is 25. However, at Redspot, we don’t think age should keep you from getting the job done! Drivers from 21 years old are welcome to rent with us. This includes mine-spec and commercial vehicles. 

Check out our Young Drivers guide for all the details to get you rolling. (Note: Vehicle size restrictions for Young Drivers do not apply for mine-spec and commercial vehicles. Speak with your employer to confirm details.)

Yes, absolutely. Book with our All-Inclusive Package and you can get up to $1500 standard damage liability for commercial and mine spec vehicles. If you book with our Standard Package, you can reduce up to $6200 standard damage liability for commercial and mine spec.

Note: ‘Amount reduced by’ for damage liability excess is dependent on the vehicle type and hire itinerary selected. For any questions, contact our team at 1300 668 810 for all the details.

Due to limited space, customers unfortunately cannot leave personal cars in the Redspot depot. These car spots are reserved for your rental vehicles! If you require transportation to our depot, please contact our friendly team at 1300 668 810 or email [email protected]. We may be able to arrange pick-up/drop-off plans with local branch staff, depending on availability.

With Redspot’s Premium Roadside Assistance (PRA) OR Super Collision Damage Waiver (SCDW), changing a punctured tyre will be included in your package at no extra cost! Your rental car also comes with a tool kit to change the tyre yourself if you want to get up and running ASAP. 

PRA covers the cost of call-out requests with Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ) insurance or similar. Alternatively, one of our friendly Redspot staff members will come to assist you. This is also covered by PRA. 

If you are stuck in a particularly remote location, Redspot also offers a $150 reimbursement credit. This helps cover any local accommodation and transport you might need during a worst-case scenario. 

Note: If your vehicle breaks down due to no fault of your own (engine faults, etc.), you are not liable for any call-out fees etc. This applies even if you did not take Premium Roadside Assistance.