Port Lincoln Airport

Port Lincoln Car Hire

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Call or email our Port Lincoln Airport team to arrange after-hours pick-up. For after-hours drop-off, head to the airport return car park. After parking, drop your keys off at our Port Lincoln Airport branch’s 24/7 key drop box.

Airport Information

Find our convenient Redspot kiosk inside Port Lincoln Airport, easily reachable by all inbound flights. Plus, our rental cars are parked near the terminal for easy access. From compact cars and SUVs to hybrid models, our diverse fleet can steer you from the airport to the coast in no time.

Quick and easy car rental

Looking for a quick and easy Port Lincoln car hire? Redspot is your Aussie car rental expert on the ground, getting you where you need to go. Rev up with our red-hot value packages and top-notch services, making it easy for you to go the extra mile.

Returning your rental car

To return your Redspot ride, head back to Port Lincoln Airport and follow the car rental return signs to the car park. Park your vehicle in the designated Redspot bay, then leave the keys at our Redspot kiosk inside the terminal building. Too easy!

After hours pick-up

Rolling in after hours? Call (08) 7634 4400 to organise after-hours pick-up with our Port Lincoln Airport branch. Alternatively, email our team at [email protected], and we’ll help get you sorted.

After hours drop-off

For after hours returns, head to Port Lincoln Airport car park returns and park in the designated Redspot bay. Leave keys at our 24/7 secure drop box, located at the Redspot kiosk counter inside the terminal, and you’re all set to go!

One-way car hires

Unfortunately, one-way car hire is not available from our Port Lincoln Airport branch due to its remote location. Please contact our team by phone or email to discuss alternative options.

Roadside Assistance

We’ve got your back with 24/7 roadside assistance so you never have to worry about being stranded.

Load up with Redspot’s red-hot value packages!

For an even smoother car rental experience, we have designed two packages for damage and liability coverage and extra services!

Package prices will be calculated based on your vehicle selected and rental period. Proceed to the car rental booking page for a quote.

All-Inclusive Package

This iconic Redspot package stands strong as the first all-inclusive car rental product in Australia! Designed with peace-of-mind built-in, our good value car rental package includes:

No hidden costs, we are upfront about the inclusions in this package!
$0 standard liability excess*
Additional windshield and headlight cover
GST-inclusive
Unlimited km allowance
Free additional drivers
No cancellation fees
No amendment fees
Contract fee**
Premium location fee* Registration recovery fee**
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Standard Package

Need something a little more simple but with all the expert local support? Redspot’s Standard Package might be for you. This includes:

No hidden costs, we are upfront about the inclusions in this package!
Standard damage liability excess*
GST-inclusive
Unlimited km allowance
Additional drivers fee
No cancellation fees
No amendment fees
Contract fee**
Premium location fee* Registration recovery fee**
Book now, pay later

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Terminology Key:

Let us break down our package terms so you know exactly what may appear on your invoice:

*Damage liability excess: ‘Amount reduced by’ is dependent on the vehicle type and hire itinerary selected.

**Contract fee: We have a small surcharge to cover our costs to draw up our rental agreement with you.

***Premium location fee: Sometimes a premium airport or downtown location will charge us an additional surcharge for each rental and we are upfront about this cost in your package! The price will depend on the location selected.

****Registration recovery fee: We pay a surcharge to cover our vehicle registration and compulsory third-party insurance costs and we highlight this clearly in your package breakdown.

At Redspot, we believe in straight-up honesty! Just so you’re in the loop, all the nitty-gritty on damage liability and extra charges can be found in our terms and conditions.

Redspot Driver Facts

Rev-Up for Young Drivers

We are one of the few car rental companies to have a minimum driver age of 21!

Note that drivers under 25 will pay a daily surcharge on their car rental fee. Car hire is limited to small to medium-sized sedans and hatchbacks.

Maximum age is no barrier

With Redspot, age is just a number! There is no maximum age to hit the road.

Local P-Platers and Full Licences

Redspot Car Rentals gives P-platers the green light – one of the few Aussie companies that do! Our safety rules include:

You must have held your provisional driver’s licence for a minimum of 1 year.
Your full driver’s licence must be valid for a minimum of 12 months from the date of rental collection.

Overseas visitors welcome

Explore every Aussie hotspot with Redspot! Temporary overseas visitors can hire a car with:

A full valid driver’s licence and passport
Licences must have photo identification
If the licence is not in English then you will need an official translated document from your embassy or road traffic authority in your home country
Some countries may need to apply for an international driver’s permit

Credit Card Condition

Cover your back and ours. All rental cars require a credit card at pick-up for a pre-authorisation.

Share the ride with additional drivers

We can easily add additional drivers to your car rental booking. The driver will need to show their full valid driver’s licence in any branch and provide a credit card for a daily surcharge. Too easy!

Family-friendly car hire

Redspot is a family-run business and selects modern SUVs, sedans and people carriers for family comfort. With a range of baby, child and booster seats available to hire, the little ones don’t miss out.

Toll-road Tricks

Buy peace-of-mind with a Redspot toll road waiver and say goodbye to unexpected charges.

Fuel Flexibility

Pre-pay, post-pay or refuel your rental car yourself. Redspot make it easy to keep a full tank for an Australian adventure.

Don’t sweat the paperwork

All you need to bring for collection is your valid driver’s licence and credit card. We will take care of the rest!

A track record of satisfied customers in Australia

With over 35 years of Aussie car rental know-how, Redspot drives trust home from pick-up to drop-off. Hear it straight from our happy drivers:

Frequently Asked Questions:

What do I need to drive a rental car in Australia?

To start driving Down Under (including our Port Lincoln 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? Please present an official translation from your embassy or home nation’s traffic authority.
Does your licence show your current address? If not, please provide documented proof of address, such as a utility bill.
If you are not an Australian citizen, you must 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.).

Can tourist rent a car in Australia?

Yes, tourists are more than welcome to rent a car anywhere in Australia! Temporary visitors can show their valid overseas driver’s licence and passport to rent vehicles from Redspot.

If you’re loving your time here and stay in Australia for longer than 3 months, that’s when you’ll need to transition to a local driver’s licence. This depends on the state or territory you’re travelling in, so check in with our friendly Port Lincoln Airport team for local advice.

Note: Make sure to bring a physical driver’s licence to the car rental branch. 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 when hiring with Redspot.

Can you take a hire car on a ferry?

With Redspot, you absolutely can! For Port Lincoln, this means you can easily take your hire car and travel between Wallaroo and Lucky Bay on a relaxed 2.5-hour ferry ride each way.

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 Port Lincoln Airport team at (08) 7634 4400 or [email protected] to discuss details.

How close to full does rental car need to be?

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:

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.
Refuel your rental vehicle before returning it. You can refuel the car yourself right before returning it (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.

Explore Port Lincoln with Redspot

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Crowned the Seafood Capital of Australia, Port Lincoln shines as a haven for fishing, nature walks and coastal adventures.

Hop in your car hire to discover fresh oysters and island hopping, or opt for a ride down some seriously epic sand dunes right here in Port Lincoln, the doorstep to the Eyre Peninsula!

Lincoln National Park

Coffin Bay

Whalers Way

Gawler Ranges National Park

Red-hot Port Lincoln tips from our local staff

“If you’re into adventure, check out Shark Cage Diving and come face-to-face with a Great White. Or, for a more friendly touch, you can swim with the Sea Lions at Baird Bay or Seal Cove.” – Pete, Area Manager South Australia.

“About a 30-minute drive from Port Lincoln, Coffin Bay is famous for its pristine beaches and Coffin Bay Oysters, some of the best in the world. You can take an oyster farm tour to learn about oyster farming and enjoy fresh oysters straight from the water. The nearby Coffin Bay National Park also offers breathtaking scenery, wildlife, and bushwalking trails.” – Dan, rental agent, Port Lincoln.

“Port Lincoln is known for its fresh seafood, and there’s no shortage of places to enjoy it. Try the Fresh Fish Place for a seafood platter or head to one of the local restaurants to enjoy tuna, kingfish, abalone, or southern rock lobster.” – Sue, rental agent, Port Lincoln.