Car Rental Sydney

Sydney has a population of almost 4 million and covers almost 1120 square kilometers (700 square miles), and surprisingly is a remarkably easy city to get around. Roadways, although congested in peak hour times, are generally well planned and driving is not too traumatic an experience.

With Sydney, there is no need to travel too far away from the central city area and the harbour. Most Sydney tourist attractions are either within the central business district, close to the CBD, or at points around the harbour. The exceptions are Bondi and Manly - surf beach suburbs situated south and north of Sydney Heads.

If you've only got a week or a few days in Sydney, your time would be best spent by taking a walk around the wider CBD area, visiting The Rocks or spending time on the harbour. The harbour is Sydney and on a warm day, with a clear blue sky, there is no better place on earth.

• Rocks Visitors Centre
  106 George Street (near Circular Quay)
  Provides information on the Metropolitan Sydney area. An innovative series of booking boards are in place for day tours, backpackers accommodation and hotel accommodation, with special phone facilities for obtaining further information.
• The New South Wales Travel Centre
  11 York Street, just above Wynyard Station.
  Open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm Saturday.
• The CitiRail Host Centre
  Opposite No. 5 jetty at Circular Quay.
  Open from 9am to 5pm, seven days a week.
• There are information booths at the top of Sydney Tower and at Darling Harbour, both open seven days a week.

Car Rental Australia
Driving licences and permits must be carried at all times while in charge of a motor vehicle. Overseas driving licences held by bona-fide tourists and valid for the class of vehicle being driven are recognised (usually up to a maximum period of one year) throughout Australia. In some States and Territories it is necessary for visitors to present their licence to the motor vehicle registration authority on arrival.

International Driving Permits (IDP) held by bona-fide tourists are recognised in all Australian States and Territories and are preferred with national licences. In Victoria, overseas visitors are permitted to drive on their IDP provided they do not reside in that State for a continuous period of three months or more.

Please note that Foreign insurance policies are not valid in Australia. Therefore, third party insurance is compulsory.

Before you go pretending you're Crocodile Dundee, check with the rental agency regarding off-road driving. Some companies will have policies regarding off-roading. Rental agencies reserve the right to restrict vehicle movement to certain areas. Some companies might even have specially tailored and maintained rugged performance vehicles if you want an adventure holiday.

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Some Driving Laws In Australia
In Australia you drive on the left side of the road. Seat belts are compulsory. Motorist speed is regulated with camera and radar detection systems. If you are using a car hire and you are caught speeding, the offense will be sent to the car hire company, and you will be charged the traffic infringement fine via the car hire company. Drinking and driving is illegal and strictly enforced. Random blood alcohol testings is performed in all Australian states and penalties range from severe fines to imprisonment.

Speed Limits

Emergency Contact Numbers:

• Police, Fire and Ambulance: 000
• Ambulance: 13 12 33
• Emergency Dental Info: (after hours) 9369 1111
• Emergency Prescription Service: 9235 0333
• Medicare: 12 20 11
• Poisons Information Hotline: 13 11 26

Roadside Assistance Numbers
Australian Automobile Association
216 Northbourne Avenue
Canberra ACT 2601
Telephone: (02) 6247 7311 (within Australia)

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