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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Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Melbourne Airport

By appointment only · Melbourne · VIC 3000

Melbourne is a creative funky city with distinct character. There are countless cafe filled laneways hidden in this urban jungle and cutting edge designer wear in the fashion forward boutiques. It's…

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Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Melbourne City

By appointment only · Melbourne · VIC 3000

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: Morayfield

By appointment only · Morayfield · QLD 4506

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: Moree

By appointment only · Moree · NSW 2400

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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South East · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Mount Gambier

Terminal Building · Mount Gambier · SA 5290

Thrifty Car Rental Mount Gambier is ideally situated halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne and our office is conveniently located at Mount Gambier Airport which is utilised by both corporate and…

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Central NSW · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Mudgee

By appointment only · Mudgee · NSW 2850

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: Newcastle

By appointment only · Charlestown · NSW 2290

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: Nhulunbuy

By appointment only · Nhulunbuy · NT 0880

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: Orange

By appointment only · Orange · NSW 2800

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: Osborne Park

By appointment only · Osborne Park · WA 6017

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: Parkes

By appointment only · Parkes · NSW 2870

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: Parramatta

By appointment only · Auburn · NSW 2144

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: Penrith

By appointment only · Penrith · NSW 2750

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: Perth

By appointment only · Perth · WA 6000

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: Perth Airport

By appointment only · Perth · WA 6000

Welcome to Perth, an eclectic vibrant city that offers visitors stunning nature, an easygoing vibe and a sophisticated cosmopolitan nightlife. You'll fall in love with its laid-back character! Our…

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Central Region · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Port Augusta

By appointment only · Port Augusta · SA 5700

Thrifty Car Rental Port Augusta is located near the city of North Shields it is only ten kilometres north of Port Lincoln. We specialise in a vast range of commercial vehicles as well as passenger…

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Cairns · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Port Douglas

By appointment only · Port Douglas · QLD 4877

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: Port Hedland

By appointment only · Port Hedland · WA 6721

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: Port Macquarie

By appointment only · Port Macquarie · NSW 2444

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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South West · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Portland

By appointment only · Portland · VIC 3305

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.