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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Hobart · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Hobart City

By appointment only · Hobart · TAS 7000

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: Hoppers Crossing

By appointment only · Hoppers Crossing · VIC 3029

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: Hornsby

By appointment only · Hornsby · NSW 2077

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: Horsham

By appointment only · Horsham · VIC 3400

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: Inverell

By appointment only · Inverell · NSW 2360

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: Ipswich

By appointment only · Ipswich · QLD 4305

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: Jabiru

By appointment only · Jabiru · NT 0886

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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Goldfields · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Kalgoorlie

By appointment only · Kalgoorlie · WA 6430

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 West · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Karratha

By appointment only · Karratha · WA 6714

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 West · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Karratha Airport

Terminal Building · Karratha Airport · WA 6714

Thrifty Car Rental Karratha Airport offers the Pilbara a premier vehicle rental service that has positioned it as an intricate part of the corporate landscape, right across the Pilbara region. From…

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Northern Territory · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Katherine

By appointment only · Katherine · NT 0850

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: Kingaroy

By appointment only · Kingaroy · QLD 4610

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 West · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Kununurra

By appointment only · Kununurra · WA 6743

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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Hobart · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Launceston Airport

By appointment only · Launceston Airport · TAS 7250

Thrifty makes renting your car from Launceston Airport as easy. Simply book online, Fly-in then drive away. Launceston Airport is a regional airport on the outskirts of Launceston, Tasmania. Situated…

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North · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Launceston City

By appointment only · Launceston · TAS 7250

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: Liverpool

By appointment only · Liverpool · NSW 2170

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: Logan

By appointment only · Logan Central · QLD 4114

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: Mackay

By appointment only · Mackay · QLD 4740

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: Maitland

By appointment only · Beresfield · NSW 2322

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: Maryborough

By appointment only · Maryborough · QLD 4650

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.