Sunshine Coast Car Hire
The Sunshine Coast is a popular Australian holiday destination for both locals and visitors from around the world. The Sunshine Coast still boasts unspoiled tropical forest, sandy white beaches and world class holiday resorts and a population of just 200 000 for those who don’t like the big city or just feel like some time out. The best way to access the Sunshine Coast is to take the gateway motorway from Brisbane, which is also the best place to pick up a rental car. But make sure you book ahead if you’re traveling in holiday season because you don’t want to miss out!
The region is divided into three primary areas; North is Noosa, Maroochydore in the middle and Caloundra to the south – Mooloolaba is also considered a district of it’s own due to it’s fast growing population. From end to end the coast stretches around 50km in total – so there’s plenty of beach for everyone. Grab the kids and rent out a four wheel drive from one of the nearby specialty hire outlets and leave your family car behind for the day as you cruise down the four wheel driving beaches for an exhilarating experience. Be sure to make sure you know what you’re doing before attempting this.
The Sunshine Coast features accommodation for all types of people – from youth backpackers and hostels to 5 star hotels and resorts. There is also a car to be hired for every group in between from the tiny Nissan Micra to modern Toyota Camry’s with a more executive feel. Take your rental for a spin out to the gorgeous hinterlands and experience the views or pack the kids in the car and head down to one of the various animal sanctuaries or zoos.
Remember when driving in another city to keep an eye on changing speed limits, road tolls and avoid rush hours to keep yourself from wasting time in your rental! If you’re traveling from overseas then be sure to have organised all necessary international driving permits and research local road rules that may differ from where you’re used to driving. Most standard rentals are not suited for four wheel driving on the beaches – there are also only certain beaches that you may do this on so make sure you research this thoroughly before attempting to do so.