Comments on: Tips For Driving In Australia As A Tourist https://www.rockytravel.net/blog/tips-driving-in-australia/ Solo Travel & Tours For Over 50 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:20:02 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Rocky Travel https://www.rockytravel.net/blog/tips-driving-in-australia/#comment-29608 Thu, 21 Jun 2018 17:03:41 +0000 https://www.rockytravel.net/?p=8536#comment-29608 In reply to Linda Ballou.

Hi Linda, yes you can drive in Australia with your US driving license, (because it’s in English and regarded as a valid license), however only for three months and as a tourist. You can only drive vehicles that your license allows.

]]> By: Linda Ballou https://www.rockytravel.net/blog/tips-driving-in-australia/#comment-29607 Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:37:04 +0000 https://www.rockytravel.net/?p=8536#comment-29607 I have a california u.s. license. Do I need an international license in addition to rent a car in Austalia? Who do I contact to get an international license?
Thanks
Linda

]]> By: Sam https://www.rockytravel.net/blog/tips-driving-in-australia/#comment-27148 Sat, 26 Aug 2017 14:33:09 +0000 https://www.rockytravel.net/?p=8536#comment-27148 Very useful tips, thank you for the info! 🙂

]]> By: Art https://www.rockytravel.net/blog/tips-driving-in-australia/#comment-26479 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 17:45:43 +0000 https://www.rockytravel.net/?p=8536#comment-26479 Hey, Michela. Wow, these are very detailed tips. Excellent! These are very helpful, especially for the solo travellers. I would like to add that even if you’re accustomed to driving on the left side, it’s still advisable to be careful because you may encounter other drivers who are not used to it. Also, never forget the first aid kit, tools, and necessary car accessories such as an air compressor.The guys from westcoastsuspension were the ones who helped me with what I needed for my 4WD for our long drive. Hope that helps.

]]> By: Agness https://www.rockytravel.net/blog/tips-driving-in-australia/#comment-26429 Thu, 20 Jul 2017 13:37:21 +0000 https://www.rockytravel.net/?p=8536#comment-26429 Your tips are very useful and practical! This is an exceptional post!

]]> By: Rocky Travel https://www.rockytravel.net/blog/tips-driving-in-australia/#comment-14357 Wed, 30 Dec 2015 10:16:19 +0000 https://www.rockytravel.net/?p=8536#comment-14357 In reply to Keith Kellett.

Hi Keith, thanks for this update. I know that some car rentals companies allow you to drive at night, with this clause. I personally wouldn’t take the risk. There is no travel insurance that will cover you, in case of a damage caused. So I think it is silly to take this risk, unless you really have an emergency I wouldn’t drive at night. 🙂

]]> By: Keith Kellett https://www.rockytravel.net/blog/tips-driving-in-australia/#comment-14356 Tue, 29 Dec 2015 12:20:00 +0000 https://www.rockytravel.net/?p=8536#comment-14356 In reply to Rocky Travel.

I checked with Hertz in Adelaide when I rented a car from them last month. You CAN drive it after dark …. BUT you’re fully liable for any damage caused by hitting any wildlife.

]]> By: Rocky Travel https://www.rockytravel.net/blog/tips-driving-in-australia/#comment-5694 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 09:49:49 +0000 https://www.rockytravel.net/?p=8536#comment-5694 In reply to Keith Kellett.

That’s correct, it’s not allowed to drive at night with a rental car! Beware if you do it and have an accident you are bound to pay the entire costs, as no travel insurance will cover you! Thanks for the tip with the roadtrains. 🙂

]]> By: Keith Kellett https://www.rockytravel.net/blog/tips-driving-in-australia/#comment-5690 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 07:15:58 +0000 https://www.rockytravel.net/?p=8536#comment-5690 Not allowed to drive rentals at night? New one on me! I’ve rented several cars, usually from Hertz (Australia) & they’ve never said anything about that. (although they did say the insurance would be void if I took it offroad)

I would add, though … give roadtrains plenty of space. They take forever to stop, and take no prisoners! 😀

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