Karratha car rentals

In Karratha, we recommend hiring an intermediate-sized car, such as a Hyundai Accent, Hyundai i30, Kia Forte or similar. These cars are great for road trips because they provide a combination of space and flexibility, where you can comfortably accommodate a family or a more intimate group. You can easily wander the country outback with day trips to the beach or national park. Parking spaces around Karratha are quite spacious and easy to park in, particularly with a medium-sized car. In the city, the parking may be a little tighter, which is why this size of car is a good fit.

Speed limits in Karratha are well indicated with signs on the streets. When driving in a school zone, the speed limit reduces to 40 km/h on roads that are usually higher. The default speed limit on roads without street signs, and throughout the CBD, is 50 km/h. When driving on rural roads, the limit can increase up to 110 km/h.

There is a combination of regulated and unregulated parking in Karratha, with timed parking ranging from 15min to 2h parking spaces. All parking in the CBD of Karratha is free, and some have no regulations at all on them, meaning you can park all day. You can find 2h parking spots on Hedland Place, along Karratha Terrace, between Pegs Creek and Warambie Road and on Harwood Highway. Along Warambie Road and Sharpe Avenue, there is a combination of 15min and 2h parking. You can also find free all-day parking at Karratha City Shopping Centre, with over 1,300 parking spaces.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Karratha. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Karratha is $4.38 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $53 and $70, depending on the car size.

Full-size (Mitsubishi Montero or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Karratha.

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A Full Size car rental in Karratha costs $23 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Karratha costs $22 per day, on average.

Most car rental providers in Karratha offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Karratha, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 10 car rental agencies in Karratha.

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Car hire companies often have policies prohibiting the use of their vehicles on unpaved roads. So, before embarking on a trip to remote areas such as Millstream Chichester National Park via Roebourne-Wittenoom Rd, it's important to check with your hire provider, whether you have booked a 4WD or cheap car hire in Karratha.

Karratha car hire agencies should accept any valid open Australian driver’s licence, regardless of state. Most international licences are also accepted. However, if your licence isn’t in English, you’ll need to get an International Driver’s Permit in your home country before heading to Australia.