Truck and Bus Rental in Australia

979 truck and bus rental businesses across Australia, ranked by local votes. Pick a city to narrow it down.

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Sydney · Takes quote requests

Robus Rentals: Parramatta

By appointment only · Parramatta · NSW 2150

At Robus Car and Truck Rentals we have made renting a vehicle in Sydney simple in just three easy steps. We have a wide range of vehicles and products to suit all of your needs including small and…

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Gold Coast · Takes quote requests

Service Trucks Australia

By appointment only · Coomera · QLD 4209

Service Trucks Australia provide quality equipment for the mining sector. Our vehicles are brand new plated vehicles that are customizable to meet requirements.

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Brisbane · Takes quote requests

Southside Fleet Maintenance

52 Randall St · Slacks Creek · QLD 4127

Southside Truck Servicing Maintenance Truck Servicing Brisbane to Gold Coast Keeping your trucks on the road is essential to your business. At Southside Fleet Maintenance, we provide reliable truck…

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Wheat Belt · Takes quote requests

Thrifty Car Rental: Geraldton

By appointment only · Geraldton · WA 6530

Thrifty Car Rental offers the best car hire in every state, territory, major town and major airport in Australia. We're 100% Australian owned, so we really know your local area. Thrifty offers…

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North Coast · Takes quote requests

Thrifty Car Rental: Grafton

Shed 1, 45 Villiers St · Grafton · NSW 2460

Thrifty Car Rental offers the best car hire in every state, territory, major town and major airport in Australia. We're 100% Australian owned, so we really know your local area. Thrifty offers…

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North Coast · Takes quote requests

Thrifty Car Rental: Lismore

By appointment only · Lismore · NSW 2480

Thrifty Car Rental offers the best car hire in every state, territory, major town and major airport in Australia. We're 100% Australian owned, so we really know your local area. Thrifty offers…

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Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Thrifty Car Rental: Richmond

By appointment only · Richmond · VIC 3121

Thrifty Car Rental offers the best car hire in every state, territory, major town and major airport in Australia. We're 100% Australian owned, so we really know your local area. Thrifty offers…

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Cairns · Takes quote requests

Thrifty Car Rental: Weipa

13 Iraci Cres · Weipa · QLD 4874

Thrifty Car Rental offers the best car hire in every state, territory, major town and major airport in Australia. We're 100% Australian owned, so we really know your local area. Thrifty offers…

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North East · Takes quote requests

Thrifty Car: Narrabri

By appointment only · Narrabri · NSW 2390

Thrifty Car Rental offers the best car hire in every state, territory, major town and major airport in Australia. We're 100% Australian owned, so we really know your local area. Thrifty offers…

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Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Thrifty Truck Rental: Clayton

2137 Princes Hwy · Clayton · VIC 3168

Thrifty offers the best car hire in every state, territory, major town and major airport in Australia. Thrifty offers affordable car hire in 210 locations nationally. Whether you are looking to hire…

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Central NSW · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Albury

By appointment only · Albury · NSW 2640

Thrifty Car Rental, offers the best car hire for domestic and international travellers across all major cities, towns and airport locations in Australia. We're 100% Australian owned, so we really…

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Sydney · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Alexandria

By appointment only · Alexandria · NSW 2015

Thrifty Car Rental offers the best car hire in every state, territory, major town and major airport in Australia. We're 100% Australian owned, so we really know your local area. Thrifty offers…

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Northern Territory · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Alice Springs

By appointment only · Alice Springs · NT 0870

Thrifty Car Rental offers the best car hire in every state, territory, major town and major airport in Australia. We're 100% Australian owned, so we really know your local area. Thrifty offers…

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Truck and Bus Rental by region

User guide to Truck and Bus Rental

A truck is a motor vehicle that is designed to transport cargo. They vary greatly in size, power and configuration. People hire trucks for transporting things from one location to another. They make use of the large space trucks have for moving to save time and energy. Large trucks can be used to transport specialized equipment or large amounts of cargo. Trucks are usually powered by diesel engines which have been criticized for its negative effects to the environment. Despite of its usefulness in transporting cargo, trucks contribute greatly to air, noise, and water pollution greater than other automobiles.

Tips when renting a truck

  • Have a list of potential truck hire companies by researching through the internet and asking friends and colleagues for their recommendations.
  • Choose a truck that is a size larger than what you need to guarantee enough space for whatever you plan to do with it.
  • Understand all the costs and fees that come with the truck rental. Read the contract carefully before signing to make sure that you do not get any surprise expenses.
  • Ask the truck hire company if they want you to return the truck back to its original location or to a different destination.
  • Check with your State or local government regarding the reputation of the truck hire company.

People hire buses for transporting a group of people from one location to another. A large group of friends or an entire family may want to hire a bus when traveling to a tourist location or to another city. Companies may also hire buses for transporting a large group of their staff on business trips instead of having to spend a lot on plane tickets.

What you need to know about bus rentals

  • There will always be a driver for every bus. That means when you rent a bus, the driver is included since the bus hire company will not allow anyone other than the driver to operate the vehicle. However, you may present qualifications for drivers that you want to have.
  • The price of renting a bus includes all operating and maintenance costs. Toll fees, fuel costs, driver wages and maintenance of the bus are included in the amount you pay.
  • You will have to provide food and housing for the driver especially on long trips.
  • Renting a bus for long trips for a large group of people compared to traveling via other means such as private vehicles, interurban or rural buses, and air travel.

Bus rental operators may be completely independent businesses or a subsidiary business of a public transport operator that maintains a separate fleet of buses and coaches. Companies, private groups and social clubs can hire buses to an event or site such as group meetings or organized recreational activities within or outside a city. Entertainment or event companies hire buses to shuttle production staff and artists to performance venues and festivals or conferences. Some couples use buses as a means of wedding transport instead of the traditional car.