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.

Showing 341–360 of 979

North Coast · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Armidale

By appointment only · Armidale · NSW 2350

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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Sydney · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Artarmon

By appointment only · Artarmon · NSW 2064

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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Brisbane · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Ascot

By appointment only · Ascot · QLD 4007

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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Ballarat · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Ballarat

By appointment only · Ballarat · VIC 3350

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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Perth · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Bassendean

By appointment only · Bassendean · WA 6054

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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Central NSW · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Bathurst

By appointment only · Bathurst · NSW 2795

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: Bayswater

By appointment only · Bayswater · VIC 3153

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 District · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Bendigo

By appointment only · Bendigo · VIC 3550

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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Mackay · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Biloela

By appointment only · Biloela · QLD 4715

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: Blackburn

By appointment only · Blackburn · VIC 3130

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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Sydney · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Blakehurst

By appointment only · Blakehurst · NSW 2221

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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Brisbane · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Brendale

By appointment only · Brendale · QLD 4500

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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Far West · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Broken Hill

By appointment only · Broken Hill · NSW 2880

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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Sydney · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Brookvale

By appointment only · Brookvale · NSW 2100

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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Bunbury and South West · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Bunbury

By appointment only · Bunbury · WA 6230

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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Sunshine Coast · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Bundaberg

By appointment only · Bundaberg · QLD 4670

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 · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Burnie

By appointment only · Burnie · TAS 7320

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: Byron Bay

By appointment only · Byron Bay · NSW 2481

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: Cairns

By appointment only · Cairns · QLD 4870

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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Sunshine Coast · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Caloundra

By appointment only · Caloundra · QLD 4551

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.