East Coast, Hobart Airport Car hire

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East Coast - Hobart Airport Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

273 KENNEDY DRIVE, CAMBRIDGE, TASMANIA. 7170

Telephone

1800 474258 / +61 7 5555 8908

Pick-up Instructions

The East Coast - Hobart Airport car hire location is located out of the airport

You can arrive of East Coast - Hobart Airport car hire by free shuttle bus.

Once you have collected your luggage at the airport terminal, please call 1 800 474 258 and our courtesy shuttle bus will pick you up. The bus ride to our office takes only a few minutes.

Drop-off Instructions

When returning the car, drive to our office at 273 Kennedy Drive, Cambridge where our shuttle bus will return you to the departures area at the airport. If you are returning the car outside our office hours, park the car out the front of the office and place the keys in the black mailbox attached to the front fence. You can then make your way via taxi (131008 or 13cabs) the short distance to the airport. Taxi can be booked in advance to meet you at the office when you return the car out of office hours. We do not have facilities for the car to be dropped at the airport.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	08:00 -20:30 07:00 -20:45	08:00 -20:00 07:00 -20:45	08:00 -20:00 07:00 -20:45	08:00 -20:00 07:00 -20:45	08:00 -20:00 07:00 -20:45	08:00 -20:00 07:00 -20:45	08:00 -20:00 07:00 -20:45

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 - 99 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of AUD 9 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 1-2 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 and you must present your original driving licence 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.

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

Extras Prices

Additional driver

Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.

To be confirmed

GPS rental

Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.

AUD 8/day

Infant car seat rental

Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months)

AUD 10/day

capped at AUD 99

Child car seat rental

Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌

AUD 10/day

capped at AUD 99

Child booster seat rental

Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg

AUD 6/day

capped at AUD 66

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

Conditional:

Depending on which island to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
Phillip Island, Kangaroo Island, North Stradbroke Island, South Stradbroke Island

Rental cars can only be driven on sealed/bitumen or well maintained roads. Vehicles are not to be taken above the snow line. Not allow to drive between mainland Australia and Tasmania in either direction or into or out of the Northern Territory or Western Australia; Excluded from the protection is on the ferry or driving on beaches or through streams, dams, rivers or flood water. Please note, any vehicle towing or recovery costs incurred while located on any of the islands and locations listed above will be at the Customer’s expense and we are unable to guarantee the provision of a replacement vehicle.

Must-not:

Taking rental cars to following islands is not allowed：
Fraser Island, Gove Peninsula, Tiwi Island, Groote Eylandt, Tasmania, Hamilton Island, Horn Island, King Island, Griffiths Island, Cockatoo Island, French Island, Churchill Island, Mariah Island, Mornington Island, Flinders Island, DayDream Island, Fitzroy Island, Bruny Island, Magnetic Island, MacLeay Island, Rottnest Island

Excess

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD 5500 for Hyundai Ioniq,Suzuki Baleno,Kia Rio,Suzuki Jimny,Toyota Prius-hybrid,Toyota Corolla,

AUD for other car models.

AUD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Bmw X5,Nissan X-terra,Toyota Hilux,Toyota Hilux,Toyota Hi-lux Dual Cab Ute,Polestar 2 (electric),Kia Sportage,Mercedes-benz Eqa,Toyota C-hr,Mg Hs,Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross,Mg Zs Ev,Bmw 116,Tesla Model 3,Opel Mokka,Ldv D90,Tesla Model 3,Tesla Model Y,Toyota Camry,Nissan Qashqai, Peugeot 2008 Automatic Or Sim,Mazda Bt-50 Dual Cab Ut,Spin Adaptada Atendimento Exclusivo Pcd,

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

AUD 5500 for Hyundai Ioniq,Suzuki Baleno,Kia Rio,Suzuki Jimny,Toyota Prius-hybrid,Toyota Corolla,

AUD for other car models.

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

1.8 km from Hobart Airport

8599.6 km from Hambantota Seaplane Base

Hotels

13.5 km from MACq 01 Hotel

13.6 km from Sullivans Cove Apartments

13.6 km from The Henry Jones Art Hotel

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Map view of East Coast Store Location

coordinates: -42.831173405113 147.48694831219

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The Rental Desk

Guest Reviews

Total points： 9.0 / 10 Excellent

Vehicle condition: 4.0
Vehicle cleanliness: 3.9
Spaciousness: 3.8
Counter staff: 4.0
Pick-up location: 3.8
Drop-off location: 3.6
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

V.Askin
Hobart
9.7 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
Although off airport site was ok to call them but a bit of a wait on hold. Pick up area needed mite instructions.
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Anonymous
Hobart
7.7 /10 Good
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
Give map via email of where to find pick up location at airport
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Alexandru
Hobart
9 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
Nice staff. Smooth pick-up and drop-off process. Close to the airport. Would definitely recommend.
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J.Kearney
Hobart
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
East Coast rentals staff are excellent.
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Peter M
Hobart
9.3 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
All as per expectation, very pleasant drop off driver
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R.Dunn
Hobart
9.3 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
Very good except for hard sell on insurance at pickup. Nonetheless very friendly and overall very good.
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Anonymous
Hobart
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
Excellent to deal,with Fabulous car
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Ronaldo
Hobart
9.7 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
Continue to be pleased with cars hired from East Coast. Always great value. Always supplied with the car requested. Always confident that the car will perform well and has been well-maintained. (Cairns office of East Coast deserve special mention as their cars are always immaculate inside & out!)
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D.Potaracke
Hobart
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
The staff were great actually. I had to make two different reservations with the first being for 2 days before the second reservation. They were able to combine the two so I didn't have to come back after the first reservation. Everything went smooth and that is how I like it.
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J.Charles
Hobart
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
Great service friendly staff Free upgrade
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May Juliana
Hobart
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
Highly recommended company! Not only are the prices low, but the service is excellent! Firstly, a shuttle arrived within 5 minutes after we landed. The only downside was that it was after office hours, and no one picked up the customer service call, so I thought the shuttle might not come. When we arrived at the pickup location, the car was a pleasant surprise—very new and clean. The customer service was good, and they didn't push the insurance. I took detailed photos and videos, and the staff didn't mind. The biggest surprise was when I returned the car. I had scratched it against a wall, but the employee told me it was okay and said, 'It's okay!' Although I had full insurance, it would still be a hassle to claim, but this saved me from all the trouble. They also drove us back to the airport. The staff were super nice!
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Myra Lawrence
Hobart
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
Absolutely avoid renting from this terrible company, run by Indians. They look for any excuse to deduct your deposit during car return. I was completely ripped off; they charged me 495 AUD for a tiny dent, likely caused by a small stone, even though the paint wasn't damaged. I didn't have time to argue as I needed to catch a flight. In summary, never rent from this Indian company again.
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Diana Coverdale
Hobart
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
The vehicle was clean and in good condition. The rental and return process was very quick. There's a shuttle service available as soon as you exit the airport.
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Toby Ellen
Hobart
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
We had to delay picking up the car due to a flight delay, but the staff provided excellent service.
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Broderick Lambert
Hobart
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
Under 21 required to buy full insurance at the store
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Genevieve
Hobart
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
Very satisfied! Another great car rental experience with QEEQ.
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Barret Sander
Hobart
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
Great value for money and efficient service. They arranged a Hyundai, which was even better.
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Ogden Bill
Hobart
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
From queuing at the counter to hitting the road, it took just over half an hour. Very convenient.
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Tab Halifax
Hobart
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
Acceptable
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Zoe Charles
Hobart
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
Satisfied
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Nick Arthur
Hobart
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
Satisfied
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Will Harper
Hobart
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
Very good
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Boris Robert
Hobart
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
Very good
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Hermosa Charlotte
Hobart
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
Very enthusiastic. Although my English is not very good, they were still very patient in communicating.
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