Can I rent a car directly from Brisbane Airport with East Coast Car Rentals?

Yes, you can rent a car directly from Brisbane Airport with East Coast Car Rentals. Thanks to a convenient shuttle bus, you can go from the terminal building straight to the rental car depot in a matter of minutes.

How do I find the East Coast Car Rentals shuttle at Brisbane Airport?

Upon landing at Brisbane Airport, follow the signage to the shuttle area. The signage will differ depending on whether you've landed in the domestic terminal or the international arrivals hall.

What's the minimum age to rent a car?

You must be at least 21 years old and hold a full driver’s licence for at least 12 months. A young driver surcharge may apply for those under 25.

Do I need an International Driver's Licence to a hire a car?

If your licence isn’t in English, you’ll need to present an International Driving Permit (IDP) along with your home country valid driver's licence.

How much time should I allow when I am returning my vehicle before my flight?

We recommend you allow an extra 30 minutes on top of your airport time. Please allow more time if you have been involved in any accident or caused damage to the vehicle.

Do I need an e-tag to drive on toll roads around Brisbane?

Our cars are tag-less and the licence plate is captured to identify when a toll road is used. When you rent with us you agree to pay all toll costs including the applicable charge for the toll road used as well as a service fee of $1.10 (incl. GST) for each toll charge. We will debit your nominated card as soon as practicable after the relevant toll fees are incurred. Please note that fees will not be immediately charged once you have used the toll road. You will receive a tax invoice sent to the email address listed on the booking from East Coast Car Rentals detailing the toll amounts and administration fees.

Can I return my hire car after hours?

Yes, after-hours returns are available at Brisbane Airport. During opening hours, you can simply return the vehicle to any of our helpful staff at the depot. If it's outside of business hours, you can instead park the car in the allocated rental returns car park, lock the vehicle, and drop the keys back into the secure drop box located within the car park area.

Can I rent a car at Brisbane Airport and return it elsewhere?

Yes, one-way car hire is available from Brisbane Airport. The car can instead be returned to Brisbane CBD, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, and even Byron Bay.

Car Hire Brisbane Airport – Car Rental BNE Airport

Economy

Kia Picanto or similar

5 Passengers
5 Doors
2 Small Bags
Late Model

The bright and bold Kia Picanto are perfect to get around town. These are perfect for smaller groups. They have seating for 5 but we recommend against this due to reduced luggage size. Including great features like; Apple Car Play and more!