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 421–440 of 979

Melbourne · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Preston

By appointment only · Preston · VIC 3072

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: Redcliffe

271 Macdonnell Rd · Redcliffe · QLD 4020

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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Rockhampton · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Rockhampton

By appointment only · Rockhampton · QLD 4700

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: Rocklea

By appointment only · Rocklea · QLD 4106

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 Queensland · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Roma

By appointment only · Roma · QLD 4455

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 Coast · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Singleton

By appointment only · Singleton · NSW 2330

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: South Melbourne

By appointment only · South Melbourne · VIC 3205

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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Toowoomba · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Stanthorpe

By appointment only · Stanthorpe · QLD 4380

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: Sydney

By appointment only · Sydney · NSW 2000

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: Tamworth

By appointment only · Tamworth · NSW 2340

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: Taree

By appointment only · Taree · NSW 2430

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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Toowoomba · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Toowoomba

By appointment only · Toowoomba · QLD 4350

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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Townsville · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Townsville

By appointment only · Townsville · QLD 4810

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: Tullamarine

By appointment only · Tullamarine · VIC 3043

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: Wagga Wagga

By appointment only · Wagga Wagga · NSW 2650

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: Welshpool

By appointment only · Welshpool · WA 6106

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: West Ryde

1139 Victoria Rd · West Ryde · NSW 2114

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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Eyre Peninsula · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Whyalla

By appointment only · Whyalla Airport · SA 5600

Get in and drive away with no troubles at the Thrifty Car Rental Whyalla. It's just a hop, skip and a jump off the plane, to the outback that meets the sea. Thrifty provides transport solutions to…

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South Coast · Takes quote requests

Thrifty: Wollongong

By appointment only · Wollongong · NSW 2500

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: Wynyard

By appointment only · Wynyard · TAS 7325

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.