Events

If you’re wanting to plan a trip across the great Aussie plane but you’re not sure where to go, or you’re pumped and ready to hit as many regional festivals as possible, we’ve got you covered.

Each year, Sydney host’s the world’s largest and vibrant Gay, Lesbian and Trans pride festival, The Sydney Mardi Gras. A festival with historic roots dating back to the 1970’s which has now become an event recognized on a global scale, and pre-covid would attract nearly 500,000 attendants from Australia and around the world to experience […]

East Coast Car Rentals are delighted to announce the opening of our newly upgraded Brisbane Airport location. We couldn’t be more excited to kick off the New Year by sharing our new space with our returning business travellers and holiday makers as they get back on the road with us in Southeast Queensland. This branch […]

If you ever had an excuse to get hyped about the wizarding world, it's now. The magical stage show 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child', the eighth story in the series that took the world by storm, has landed in Melbourne.   Far from where JK Rowling first found herself enchanted with the idea of Hogwarts and […]

Every year, Sydney becomes a book lover’s dream. Up to a hundred thousand people converge on the city, eager to take part in the sharing of ideas, literature and storytelling. It’s a celebration of books and their writers, as well as all that read them. If you’re a bookworm at heart, the Sydney Writers’ Festival […]

  One of the most amazing things about travelling through Australia is getting to experience a culture that’s amongst the oldest in the world. The Aboriginal people have lived in Australia for at least a staggering 45,000 years, accumulating a culture that’s rich in traditions, myths and legends.  Can you imagine a better way to immerse […]

If you're in Melbourne in November, you'd be hard pressed to escape the Melbourne Carnival Cup. Every November, the week-long event encompasses four races including the famous Melbourne Cup Day – all held at Flemington Racecourse, just a few kilometres drive outside of the city.  What's all the fuss about? Here's what you should know […]

Australians are known for being pretty enthusiastic when it comes to sport. With our car hire available across several east coast locations, what are the top sporting events you should be visiting on your Australia road trip?  1) Tennis – the Australian Open Under a number of different names, the Australian Open started in 1905. […]

  With an incredible dining scene, fantastic shopping opportunities and a yearly calendar brimming with eclectic events, it’s easy to see why Melbourne continues to take the title as the world’s most liveable city. Discover what incredible activities are on offer this winter in Melbourne with the help of East Coast Car Rentals. 1. Wander […]

  As the humidity of a Sydney summer dissipates, Sydneysiders and visitors alike will discover a number of enticing outdoor events from comedy and food festivals to urban camping excursions. Not only is the air cool and crisp and the temperatures mild, but Sydney in autumn is also quieter and less expensive than the peak […]