Redspot Car Rental Checklist

16/06/2016 Travel Tips

Rental awareness can make a big difference to the way you travel. Save yourself time and money by following our car rental checklist and enjoy a quicker, easier rental experience. What to bring to the counter Make sure you have the following identification: A valid credit card issued in the driver’s name an original valid […]

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Redspot Easter Driving Tips

14/03/2016 Travel Tips

Car preparation Make sure your car is road worthy before you leave. Book it in for a service (or check that your car is within its servicing period), this will ensure that oil and filters are changed, the brakes and brake lights are working and the tyres are checked for wear, have been wheel aligned […]

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Dad’s guide to surviving the school holiday road trip

15/09/2015 Fun Stuff Travel Tips Useful Articles

Bracing yourself for a road trip these school hols? Never fear, surviving the drive is easier than you think. A little bit of forward planning can help you deal with the familiar cries of “Are we there yet?” without losing your cool. Remember to print out this checklist before you go. Just for Dad – […]

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6 reasons to hit the road this winter

18/06/2015 Travel Tips

In winter most people want to stay at home rugged up with a team scarf watching the footy. Which is why it’s the perfect time to travel. While everyone’s holding out for a summer holiday, take advantage of the off-season and live large. Here are 7 of the best reasons to get out form under […]

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Mixing Business with Pleasure

01/05/2015 Travel Tips

Life is all about balance. Too much time spent on the work side might burn you out. Too much time pleasure seeking and you might be singing for your supper because cash flow has ground to a halt. The key is to have one complement the other for a more holistic approach to your business […]

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The benefits of car hire this Easter break

18/03/2015 Travel Tips

The Easter holidays mean camping trips by the beach, barbecues in the park and holidays far away. The first step to reaching your holiday destination is getting there. If you first have to catch a plane to your intended location or are going on a road trip for Easter, it may be wise to hire […]

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Brisbane City: Things to do as a family

03/03/2015 Location Guides South Queensland Travel Tips

Whether your in town with the family for one day or a week, there are plenty of things to see and do with your kids in sunny Brisbane. Here are our top picks.

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Best locations to spend New Year’s Eve in Australia

23/12/2014 Location Guides New South Wales South Queensland Tasmania Travel Tips

One of the first things to choose when planning a holiday is where you will go. If you are heading somewhere within Australia for New Year’s Eve, the following are just a few of our top choices.

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Can I use my overseas drivers licence to hire a car in Australia?

09/12/2014 Travel Tips

We often get asked on our Facebook page and through our customer support line from overseas tourists as to whether we will or will not accept there drivers licence when renting a car with us. Short answer…. it really depends.

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Under 25 and looking to hire a car? No problems!

03/12/2014 Travel Tips Useful Articles

One problem younger people find when hiring a vehicle is the age restrictions. The accepted age for airport car hire in most locations is 25 and older. However, there are many holiday-goers and those on business trips under this age who need a car to get from A to B in the area they are […]

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