Explore Brisbane with Car Hire

Explore Brisbane with Car Hire

Brisbane has car hire depots at the airport (both International & Domestic terminals), in the city centre, and in some outer suburbs. If you're flying in to Brisbane, renting right from the airport is usually the best choice. While there is an airport surcharge, catching a train or taxi into town likely costs about the same. We suggest you check the price difference for your specific rental needs as it does vary.

• Brisbane Airport to city: 17.5km
• Petrol station closest to airport: Shell on Airport Drive (1km)

Brisbane Holiday Travel

Brisbane is a popular holiday destination not just for the city but also the surrounding beaches and national parks. The Gold Coast to the south and the Sunshine Coast to the north are both within an hour's drive of Brisbane city.

• Brisbane Airport to Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast): 85.6km
• Brisbane Airport to Caloundra (Sunshine Coast): 91.2km

Highlights (Brisbane City)

• Botanical Gardens with 50 acres of gardens and walks
• Mt Cootha's views over the city and out to the islands of Moreton Bay
• Southbank Parklands (beach, restaurants, cafes, markets and entertainment)
• Moreton Bay Island & Stradbroke Island
• Queen Street Mall shopping and entertainment precinct
• Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary & Alma Park Zoo
• Sirromet Winery tours, tastings and restaurant

Highlights (Gold Coast)

• Golden beaches & world-famous surf waves
• Sea World, Movie World & Dream World theme parks
• Surfers Paradise nightlife
• Gold Coast Hinterland natural arch and rainforest walks
• Mt Tamborine cafes and artsy shops
• Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Highlights (Sunshine Coast)

• Australia Zoo (home of Steve Irwin, the late Crocodile Hunter)
• Glass House Mountains
• Pristine beaches and quaint seaside towns
• Ettamogah Pub
• Montville and Maleny scenic towns on the Blackall Ranges
• Kondalilla National Park
• Noosa beach hotspot
• UnderWater World Sea Life Aquarium

National Parks

Queensland's tropical climate makes for excellent bushwalking. Here's just a few of the diverse national parks you can easily visit as a day trip from Brisbane.

• Daisy Hill Conservation Park (24.8km from Brisbane city)
• Bunyaville Conservation Park (15.6km from Brisbane city)
• D'Aguilar National Park (13km from Brisbane City)
• Glass House Mountains National Park (70.2km from Brisbane City)
• Mt Tamborine National Park (65.4km from Brisbane City)
• Lamington National Park (102km from Brisbane City)

Climate/Weather

Brisbane has a sub-tropical climate, with hot, humid summers and with dry, mostly warm winters.

• Summer Temperatures: 20 - 31 degrees celcius
• Winter Temperatures: 10 - 24 degrees celcius
• Storm Season: Brisbane area can experience thunderstorms from November to March