Travel Tips

Easter in Australia is one of the most popular times to hit the road. The four-day weekend is perfect for camping trips by the beach, family barbecues in the park, or longer holidays that stretch into school break. But before you can relax at your destination, you need to get there—and that’s where car hire […]

One of the first things to choose when planning a holiday is where you will go. If you are heading somewhere within Australia for New Year’s Eve, the following are just a few of our top choices.

We often get asked on our Facebook page and through our customer support line from overseas tourists as to whether we will or will not accept there drivers licence when renting a car with us. Short answer…. it really depends.

One problem younger people find when hiring a vehicle is the age restrictions. The accepted age for airport car hire in most locations is 25 and older. However, there are many holiday-goers and those on business trips under this age who need a car to get from A to B in the area they are […]

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year on Australian roads. From Christmas to Easter, long weekends to summer breaks, thousands of families pack up and head out for road trips. It’s a time of excitement, but also a time when traffic, car hire demand, and travel stress can quickly turn […]

Touring Australia? Navigation Is Everything Australia isn’t just big—it’s massive. The road from Sydney to Perth is longer than driving across Europe, and some outback highways stretch hundreds of kilometres without a fuel stop. Whether you’re chasing coastal views, exploring wine regions, or venturing deep into the red centre, one thing matters most: reliable navigation. […]

Today’s holidaymakers tend to rely on portable technology for travel and tourism reviews and directions. Given that apps are inexpensive, easy to access and automatically updated, it’s no wonder a smart phone or tablet is considered a vital part of the traveler’s kit. Here are six apps worth downloading before you take off:

Hiring a car for your holiday or business trip is a great way to save money and get around in an easy and efficient manner. However, there are many different car rental options to choose from and finding the right one is vital to making the most of your dollars.

With the holiday season fast approaching, booking early not only means you get the vehicle you want for the right dates, but may also save you a lot of time and money.

Many travellers are those under the age of 25. This is usually due to the abundance of time, money and reduced responsibility on someone of this age. While youth is typically a benefit for travelling, when it comes to hiring cars, it can be a drawback. Many airport car rental companies do not offer car hire for those under the age of 25 or those holding a provisional driver licence. However, national car hire company, Redspot, does it a little differently.