Darwin Airport Car Rental FAQs 

A cross-border fee is a charge applied when you take a rental car across state or national borders. For example, if you’re driving from Queensland to New South Wales or any other state, this fee helps cover the logistics of moving the vehicle and any potential risks. With Redspot, we don’t charge cross-border fees for any of our vehicles, so you can roam freely.

That said, one-way car hires are only available between Redspot Darwin branches in the Northern Territory. For instance, if you’ve hired from one of our NT branches, you can drop off your rental car at our Darwin Airport, Darwin City or Holtze locations. Rent from our Darwin City or Holtze branches, then drop your ride off at the airport and jet off with ease!

Yes, you can hop on a ferry and take your Redspot hire car along. For Darwin, this means you can easily access places like Wagait Beach or the Cox Peninsula with the Mandorah ferry.

Please note that there are a few special considerations that apply:

• The elected damage liability does not apply while on the ferry, i.e. in the event of the ferry sinking or the hire car being damaged while on the ferry, the customer is up for car replacement/repair costs.
• There must be a gazetted road (a sealed or unsealed road regularly maintained by the Australian government) on the other end of the ferry. 

Questions? Contact our friendly Darwin team at (08) 8945 3909 (branch direct) or [email protected] to discuss details.

Coming in from overseas? No problem! Tourists are more than welcome to rent a car with Redspot. All you need to do is show your valid overseas driver’s licence and passport upon vehicle pick-up. 

Loving Darwin so much, you’ll be staying for over 3 months? Then you’ll need to transition to a local driver’s licence. How to do this can vary depending on the state or territory you’re in. Be sure to check in with our friendly Darwin team for local advice. 

Note: Make sure to bring a physical driver’s licence to the kiosk. Certain digital licences or passports are not accepted 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.

Depends on what you have planned! Costs vary by vehicle type, how long you’ve booked for, add-ons, seasonal factors and more. 

Check out our online rental car booking tool to explore the latest rates. Choose from our fleet of well-maintained, quality vehicles and hit the road with the perfect match for you.

To hire a car from our Darwin Airport branch, you will need:

• A valid credit card or debit card* or purchase order/prepaid voucher**.
• A valid driver’s licence and the licence of any other drivers using the car. Licence not in English? You will also need an official translation, as provided by your embassy or home nation’s traffic authority. 
• Does your licence show your current address? If not, you will need to provide documented proof of address, such as a utility bill. 
• If you are not an Australian citizen, you must also provide your passport. 

*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.).

At Redspot, all our vehicles come with standard cover insurance for your safety. If you’re interested in a little more peace of mind, check out our Collision Damage Waiver or Super Collision Damage Waiver protection options.

Booking with Redspot directly? Then you don’t have to worry about cancellation fees, as we don’t charge any! Life happens, and we know how important it is to be flexible on your travels. 

Please keep in mind that this may be different if your booking is prepaid. Additionally, if you’re booking with a third-party agency (like a broker or OTA), then you will need to request a refund from them directly. Unfortunately, we cannot refund third-party rentals ourselves. 

Be sure to contact our friendly Redspot staff at 1300 668 810 if you have any questions.

We know that life can get in the way of fulfilling your car rental. With Redspot, there’s no need to stress, as we generally do not charge cancellation fees. 

If your booking is prepaid, this may vary. Get in touch with your local branch to get a specific answer for your rental.

No, unfortunately, we cannot provide refunds for any fuel left in your hire car. Alternatively, you can choose to only get charged for the fuel you’ve used (note this comes at a higher rate than prepayment). 

To avoid the hassle of refuelling before vehicle return, you can pre-pay for a fuel tank of fuel at the start of your rental! Check out all your fuel options with Redspot, so you don’t have to drive away on fumes.

With Redspot, your rental car bond is usually released between 3-5 business days after the rental is returned. Please note that this may depend on your bank or debit/credit card provider. If your bond is not returned within the expected timeframe, please contact the Redspot branch where you hired the vehicle. We’ll work with you to resolve the issue ASAP. 

Any additional charges, like damages or late returns, may be deducted from the bond before it is refunded. This helps us cover repair costs and other payments. 

Queries or concerns? Please get in touch with the Redspot branch you hired your vehicle from by phone or email. Our local team will be more than happy to sort out any questions you may have.

None! At Redspot, we say that age is just a number. That’s why we welcome anyone over 21 years old to rent with us. For those young at heart, jump behind the wheel and get ready to explore all the beauty Australia has to offer.

Make sure to bring an official translation of your driving licence if it is not in English! You may request translation documents from your country’s embassy or local traffic authority.

You sure can. Redspot is one of the few Aussie companies that let local P-platers over 21 rent a car with us. You can even rent mine-spec and commercial vehicles with us. 

Keeping you safe means everything to us. We have a few safety rules designed to make sure your journey is as smooth as we can make it. 

If you are a P-plater, you will need:

• A Provisional P2 licence (green Ps).
• A driver’s licence that is valid for a minimum of 12 months from the date of rental collection.

When you rent with us, please remember to factor in the daily surcharge. This surcharge applies to any drivers holding an Australian provisional driver’s licence. Keep in mind that P-platers can also reduce damage cover to a maximum of $330. 

As an under-25 driver, you have full access to our range of small to medium-sized sedans and hatchbacks. P2 licence holders over 25 can enjoy renting any vehicle available in our entire fleet. 

Check out our Provisional Drivers guide for all the details to get you geared up for the road.

Yes, more than one person can hit the road with a hire car. Just make sure any drivers present their valid driver’s licence at vehicle pick-up, and you’ll be ready to roam. Usual T&Cs apply. 

Please note that an additional drivers fee may apply, unless you book our All-Inclusive package!

A mystery car rental is a special deal for thrill seekers and deal chasers. Redspot offers a vehicle to be determined on pick up for you at a discounted rate. We’ll tell you the basics, like how many people it seats, if it’s automatic or manual and all the important stuff. But the rest is up to us! Surprise yourself with a little adventure.

Unfortunately, our rental cars do not come with GPS or Satellite navigation systems. Don’t worry; we’ve still got you covered for navigational help!

Most Redspot cars have Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, so you can enjoy hands-free navigation. This helps you stay safe while driving-  we don’t recommend you use your mobile phone for navigation without some sort of hands-free system. 

Please bring along a USB or USB-C connector to use the location services we have available. We don’t provide mobile connectors, so it’s best to come prepared to make full use of these services.

We’d advise contacting your friend so they can take care of the fine. If it’s possible, try to keep any evidence that you were not driving when the speeding fine happened. 

Regardless of who was driving at the time, we will need to send the fine to the address we have on record. If this happens, please note there will be a $55 administration fee charged to you. Please adhere to local road rules to avoid extra hassles and keep your wallet and friendships intact!