The largest city and capital of west Australia – Perth, is served by the very busy Perth Airport and even just flipping through travel magazines will give you a pretty good idea as to why this city is a choice tourist destination. The airport handles both domestic and international flights as well as having a huge traffic of both departing and arriving into the city; and country at large. Getting a car from here is pretty easy but to have the car of your preference ready waiting for you at the parking lot upon arrival, it is prudent that you make bookings in advance via the internet on the company’s website.

Hire a car online and save money

Thanks to the technology age we are currently living in and relishing each second of, everything can be done online; from paying bills, to shopping, to renting an automobile from an agency. After booking, you are given a voucher with all this details and this is the voucher you present upon pick up, along with your valid driving license, passport or other photo ID and insurance documents. Before making and final arrangements, however, make sure you are fully aware of the regulations of the particular agency you are dealing with.

Generally, the minimum age for a car renter is 21 and a young renter falling between the ages of 21 and 25 attracts a surcharge – a small extra fee. The maximum age for renting is 75 and some agencies even restrict the type of car that very old or very young renters can hire; the heavy machinery as well as the flashy luxurious cars being out of bounds for these two groups of renters. Besides that, one should have been in possession of a valid driving license for at least a year and by the time of renting, all through the renting period, it should still be valid.

A few things to remember when hiring a car

Remember that driving here is done on the left side of the road and seat belts should be worn at all times; failure of which is punishable by law and attracts a fine. While driving around, always have on you a valid driver’s license, the car registration documents including the log book as well as the insurance documents. Parking lots and parking meters are common all over Perth and the petrol stations are just as many too. This having been said; as long as you abide by the traffic regulations, your car hire experience in Perth is sure to be a pleasant one.