Launceston car rentals from $23/day

On average a rental car in Launceston costs $65 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Launceston found in the last 2 weeks is $36.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Launceston. 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 Launceston is $4.01 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $48 and $64, depending on the car size.

Economy (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Launceston.

Car rental companies onsite at Launceston airport include Alamo, Sixt and Avis.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Launceston airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Budget, Sixt, and Avis.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Economy car rental in Launceston costs $60 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Launceston costs $42 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Launceston costs $130 per day, on average.

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 19 car rental agencies in Launceston.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Launceston so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Many people assume that you need a rough, rugged vehicle in order to drive in Launceston and throughout Tasmania, but this is not the case. Tasmania has well-maintained roads with very clear navigational signage. Unless you are planning on off-roading, a comfortable sedan or SUV makes a good rental. If you want to keep things economical and you do not have a lot of people in the car with you, you can even opt for a compact or economy car to save on rental costs and gasoline costs.

In Launceston and throughout Tasmania, the speed limit is posted in kilometers per hour. For those driving car rentals in Launceston, keep in mind that this means that the number on the speed limit sign will be higher than its corresponding speed in miles per hour. On the city streets of Launceston, the maximum speed limit is 50 km/h (31 mph). More rural roads on the outskirts of Launceston have speed limits of 70 km/h (43 mph) or 80 km/h (49 mph). Highways, such as East Tamar Highway, have a maximum speed limit of 100 km/h (62 mph).

In Launceston, it usually costs money to park. Parking at Cataract Gorge costs around A$1 (about $0.65) an hour or A$6 (about $3.90) a day. On Patterson Street East and Patterson Street West in Launceston, you can park for around A$2.40 (about $1.50) for the first hour and A$1.20 (about $0.78) for every half hour after that; on Mondays through Sundays, you can park for free from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. At River Edge, you can park for about A$2 (about $1.30) an hour or A$7 (about $4.55) a day, with free parking on Sunday.