Renting an EV? Download these apps.

February 29, 2024, East Coast Car Rentals Blog Car hire tips and advice

If you’ve never owned or even driven an EV before, renting one can be a daunting experience. But it doesn’t have to be. With the right preparation, you can jump into a Tesla, Polestar, Cupra or Kia EV with confidence. Let’s address the most common concern about renting an EV in Australia shall we? Many […]

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How to Score the Best Rates on Car Rentals in Australia

February 12, 2024, East Coast Car Rentals Blog Car hire tips and advice Tips

Are you planning a road trip or family getaway and looking to snag the best deal on a rental car? Look no further! Securing an affordable car rental in Australia can be a breeze with the right strategies in place. From booking early to leveraging discounts, there are several tips and tricks that savvy travellers […]

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Discovering the Polestar 2: A Scandinavian Rivalry with Tesla in the Australian EV Rental World

December 6, 2023, East Coast Car Rentals Car hire tips and advice

Meet the Polestar 2, a product of Volvo’s performance-focused electric sub-brand, bringing a blend of Scandinavian design, cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to sustainability. With many now gracing Australian roads, we figured it was time to introduce you to the EV that is giving the well-known Tesla Model 3, a run for its money. Polestar […]

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Our COVID-19 Car Rental Promise

February 26, 2021, East Coast Car Rentals Adelaide Brisbane Cairns Car hire tips and advice Gold Coast Melbourne Road Trips Sunshine Coast Sydney

Choosing our Pay Now option gives you an immediate saving all day, every day, but we understand Australians are living in a brave new travel world where border and regional closures can occur almost overnight, sending your best made holiday plans into disarray. That’s why we’ve decided to continue offering Pre-pay & Save, but with […]

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4 places to visit on a trip up Tasmania’s east coast

May 23, 2016, chris Car hire tips and advice

  There are plenty of incredible trips that can be taken by car throughout Australia – it’s almost impossible to choose which one is best. You could rent a car in Sydney and travel south to Jervis Bay, while on the other hand, the Great Ocean and Great Alpine roads provide some of the most […]

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3 places on the Sunshine Coast to get winter sun

May 18, 2016, chris Car hire tips and advice Sunshine Coast

  It’s that time of year again – winter is coming. As it begins a slow and inexorable assault on our lives and starts to tighten its cold grip around everything from what we wear to what we do, it can be difficult to even imagine a day at the beach anytime soon. Warm and […]

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Take a trip to the Atherton Tablelands

May 13, 2016, chris Cairns Car hire tips and advice

  There are few things more exciting than finding a new place to explore when you’re on holiday – a semi-secret paradise unknown to the normal traveller, but one that you have experienced. These locations are all the more rewarding when they’re away from the hustle and bustle of a city, and you can get […]

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Three outstanding day trips from Adelaide

May 9, 2016, chris Adelaide Car hire tips and advice

  Adelaide is a city with a high status throughout the world. Consistently ranked amongst the most liveable cities globally, the capital of South Australia certainly has a lot going for it. From a reputation as one of the country’s leading regions for food and wine, to its status as a hub for festivals of […]

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The best way to get to Splendour in the Grass

April 19, 2016, chris Brisbane Car hire tips and advice

  It’s that time of year again. The lineup is out. The tickets are on sale this month. Splendour in the Grass is here for 2016 and Australia’s biggest music festival is shaping up to have one of the best shows in its 15-year life span. What’s the best way to get there, I hear […]

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