Budget, Launceston Airport Car hire

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Cross Border
Cross Islands
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Budget - Launceston Airport Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

Airport Rd Launceston Airport, Evandale Tas, 7212, AUSTRALIA

Telephone

03 6398 9400 / 0363918743

Pick-up Instructions

The Budget - Launceston Airport car hire location is in terminal

You can walk to the counter of Budget - Launceston Airport car hire.

Airport Terminal Instructions COUNTER: In the arrivals hall near the baggage carousels. CARS: In the carpark outside the terminal. RETURNS: Same as pick-up. AFTER HOURS RETURNS: Not available.

Drop-off Instructions

Airport Terminal Instructions COUNTER: In the arrivals hall near the baggage carousels. CARS: In the carpark outside the terminal. RETURNS: Same as pick-up. AFTER HOURS RETURNS: Not available.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	04:30 -23:30	04:30 -23:30	04:30 -23:30	04:30 -23:30	04:30 -23:30	04:30 -23:30	04:30 -23:30

Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount(approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others. Pack up ^	USD300-5000	30-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car hire from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

21 - 80 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of AUD 29 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit(IDP) is only a translation.You must present your original driving licence with the original IDP at the counter.

Original driving licence + NAATI Translation

The translation of the driver's license certified by the Australian Translation and Accreditation Institute (NAATI) can be used to rent a car and drive in Australia.

Original Korea Driving Lisense (English version)

The back of the driver's license must have English translation.

Budget Australia may require a customer renting a vehicle to complete a Rental Qualification Form and provide additional identification as it deems necessary or appropriate or in accordance with applicable law(e.g. copy of utilities bill, phone bill).

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full Driving License issued in Australia

This option applies to customers with local driving license, please show your local license at pick-up.

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

Free of Charge:

Taking rental cars to following islands is allowed and free of charge:
Phillip Island, Churchill Island, Mornington Peninsula

Customers can travel to Phillip Island by land for free. Cars are not allowed on the Ferries.

Conditional:

Depending on which island to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:

Vehicle on ferry is pohibited. Bribie island can be access by a bridge so you can visit there but must stay on sealed roads.

Must-not:

Taking rental cars to following islands is not allowed：
Kangaroo Island, Bruny Island, North Stradbroke Island, South Stradbroke Island, Mariah Island, Mornington Island, Magnetic Island, Fraser Island

Cross island requires Budget written permission, please contact Budget if needed.

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess:

EUR 4392.46

Theft Insurance Excess:

EUR 4392.46

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.4 km from Launceston Airport

Hotels

12.6 km from Mantra Charles Hotel

12.8 km from Centennial Inn on Bathurst

12.8 km from Alice's Cottages

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Guest Reviews

Total points： 8.7 / 10 Very good

Vehicle condition: 0.1
Vehicle cleanliness: 0.0
Spaciousness: 0.0
Counter staff: 0.1
Pick-up location: 0.0
Drop-off location: 0.0
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

Novia Wodehous
Launceston
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Budget didn't offer full coverage insurance. We added a $450 no-deductible insurance, but when we returned the car, there was a tiny scratch and we had to pay $450. Honestly, we had no idea when it got scratched. There are many trees in Tasmania, so it's easy to get scratched. Be careful while driving. The car we got was very new, which was a plus. The staff also mentioned that if we hadn't gotten that insurance, we could have been charged $2000 for just a tiny scratch!
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Ursula Partridge
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Great attitude and provided a new car. Excellent experience.
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Tim Richards
Launceston
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
The final rental payment should have only been around 600, but I was charged over 300 AUD after returning to my home country. I am very frustrated and still investigating the reason. I incurred no additional fees with Hertz.
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Dana Haywood
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
The service attitude is excellent!
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Muriel Aldington
Launceston
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
I booked a X-Trail, but got an Outlander instead. The car had 26,000 kilometers on it and drove very smoothly. The service wasn't particularly outstanding; it was neither overly enthusiastic nor indifferent, just straightforward and clear. I appreciate this kind of clear process and communication.
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Alfred Tout
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
The store service was generally okay, but the promised free upgrade was not honored. We requested an upgrade several times, but the staff did not agree, which was very disappointing.
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Eugene Priestley
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
The process of picking up and returning the car in Tasmania was very quick and smooth, very convenient.
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Alice Philip
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
When renting the car, they suddenly asked if we hadn't called in the morning to say we would pick up the car in the afternoon. We were confused because we were on the plane. Fortunately, after a brief conversation, they realized they had made a mistake and quickly completed the paperwork, allowing us to get the car.
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Tony Barrett
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Easy to handle procedures.
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Ian Zacharias
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
I rented cars from Budget and Hertz in Australia. Budget was great, but Hertz was very disappointing with a lot of extra fees.
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Elva Nathaniei
Launceston
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Friendly and attentive service, taught me how to use the car.
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Ingemar Katrine
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
The two-box Nissan has decent power in Australia.
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Dawn Meredith
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Very good. The car was new.
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Wayne Raymond
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Very satisfied. Both pickup and return are very convenient.
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Alberta Job
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Pickup and drop-off at the airport were very convenient. The service attitude was excellent, and we were very satisfied with the car's condition. Although it was a small Swift, it was quite spacious and had good power.
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Ferdinand Bart
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
The rental process is very convenient. Just provide the order, driver's license, and translation, and it's quickly processed. When picking up the car, they directly tell you the location, and you go there yourself, completely self-service. Returning the car is just handing over the keys, and no one checks the car. Very convenient.
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Vivian Crichton
Launceston
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
The trip went relatively smoothly, but the service wasn't as good as AVIS. AVIS has a guide in the return area, but BUDGET didn't.
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Alva Dupont
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Free upgrade to a K series SUV with BOSS audio system and in-car SUV features, it really offers great value for money.
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Georgia Stuart
Launceston
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
The car type was K, which was confusing about the seating capacity. Ended up not renting a car.
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Steven Leopold
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Very good
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Florence Tennyson
Launceston
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Satisfied with the rental company's service. Thank you.
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Laura Larkin
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Great, very convenient for both pickup and dropoff.
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Faithe Peggy
Launceston
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Budget is quite good. When renting a car in Launceston, they provided a new car. The order mentioned a full tank, but in reality there was no fuel. Called them after finding out and it was resolved later.
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Virginia Alerander
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
The service was excellent! Picking up and returning the car was very fast. I will choose Budget again next time.
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Darcy Hill
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Very convenient, excellent service.
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Mick Flower
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
The staff had a very good attitude, communicated clearly, and provided efficient and comprehensive service.
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Enoch Dodd
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
We arrived on a late flight, and it was very convenient to handle the car pickup right after exiting. The staff was very professional and informed me that I had booked a relatively large seven-seater car. When I requested to switch to a smaller SUV, the staff recommended one for me and saved me around a hundred dollars. The only issue was due to my limited English skills, I had trouble communicating about buying insurance, but I resolved it using a translation app. Returning the car was also very simple. After receiving the keys and asking if the tank was full and if there were any damages, the staff told me to go ahead with my flight check-in. Overall, renting a car in Australia is convenient and quick!
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Elijah Belloc
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Great attitude and fast service.
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Griselda Eddie
Launceston
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Acceptable.
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Hilary Walker
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Excellent service.
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Isaac Wallis
Launceston
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Renting the car was very convenient; everything was settled within the airport. The car was in excellent condition—clean, tidy, and fully fueled. It all went very smoothly.
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Bridget Moll
Launceston
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Everything was smooth and quick, though the queue was a bit long.
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Gene Bell
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
New car, great service
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Janet Webster
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Picking up the car was convenient and returning it was quick. However, it took a while to find the car return area at Hobart Airport.
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Clare Catharine
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
The service was excellent. I had originally booked a sedan, but when picking up the car, they upgraded it to an SUV.
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Alexander Truman
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Almost no queue, very good service
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Lambert Jennings
Launceston
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
One trainee was okay, but the other lady looked like I owed her money.
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Rock Mac-
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Great service attitude.
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Tyler Maurice
Launceston
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Satisfactory
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Virginia Alerander
Launceston
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
1) The car was different from what I chose and expected. 2) When I went to check in and pick up the car, the amount I needed to pay was higher than what was printed on the reservation email's receipt (after deduction of the child car seat). When I asked the staff about the discrepancy, she just asked me which agent company I used and told me to contact Zuzuche! She further told me that if I didn't pay the new amount, I could not take the car. It seemed like they could change the price at any time, regardless of the reservation details!
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Richard Wesley
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
No queues at the small airport, friendly staff
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Maurice Edie
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Very good and convenient
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Zenobia Oscar
Launceston
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Very poor service, booked a Camry but got a Qashqai. The whole family and luggage were cramped together. Complained to the rental company, and they claimed it was an upgrade. This issue has never been resolved.
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Harold Kellogg
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Good
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Eileen Eveline
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
My first time renting a car abroad, and it was a great experience.
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Philip Goldsmith
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Very convenient
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T.Harvey
Launceston
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
It was good. Positive experience. Though I did receive a call to say I'd caused a window chip but this had been brought to my attention before I even saw the car. I did inform the staff it was in the condition report but it was stressful to receive a call without them checking their own report first. Otherwise it was not noteworthy.
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Walker Boyle
Launceston
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Thursday, February 20, 2025
At the counter, I rented a small car for $1600 AUD! There were no discounts at all.
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