Canberra Airport

Canberra Car Hire

We’re all about you.

Call or email our Canberra team to arrange after hours pick-up. Need after hours drop-off? Simply return your hire car and drop keys off at our Canberra branch’s 24/7 key drop box.

Airport information

Our Canberra branch is conveniently located just outside the Canberra Airport terminal. Within easy walking distance from Arrivals, you can hop into one of our reliable vehicles and switch from flight mode to drive mode in no time. From minivans to luxury SUVs, we’ve got you covered wherever your wheels take you!

Quick and easy car hire

Need a quick and stress-free car hire right at Canberra Airport? Shift into gear with Redspot, your local expert on the ground. Thanks to our epic value packages and car rental extras, you can kickstart your Canberra adventures in a flash.

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Returning your rental car

When you arrive at Canberra Airport, follow the signs for car rental returns and park in a designated Redspot bay. If a member of our team isn’t already there to greet you, simply make your way to our desk to drop off your key.

After hours pick-up

Simply call us at (02) 9060 2367 or 1300 668 810 (toll-free number) to organise after hours pick-up. Alternatively, email our team at [email protected] and we’ll help get you sorted.

After hours drop-off

Need to return your rental car outside of our regular Canberra hours? Head to Canberra Airport’s car rental parking bay, park in the designated Redspot area. Leave the keys at our branch’s secure drop box and you’re done!

One-way car hires

We offer one-way car hires depending on vehicle availability. Contact our friendly Canberra team by phone or email to discuss!

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Load up with Redspot’s red-hot value packages!

We’ve got your back with 24/7 roadside assistance so you never have to worry about being stranded. For an even smoother car rental experience, we have designed two packages for damage and liability coverage and extra services!

Package prices will be calculated based on your vehicle selected and rental period. Proceed to the car rental booking page for a quote.

Terminology Key:

Let us break down our package terms so you know exactly what may appear on your invoice:

*Damage liability excess: ‘Amount reduced by’ is dependent on the vehicle type and hire itinerary selected.

**Contract fee: We have a small surcharge to cover our costs to draw up our rental agreement with you. 

***Premium location fee:  Sometimes a premium airport or downtown location will charge us an additional surcharge for each rental and we are upfront about this cost in your package! The price will depend on the location selected. 

****Registration recovery fee: We pay a surcharge to cover our vehicle registration and compulsory third-party insurance costs and we highlight this clearly in your package breakdown. 

At Redspot, we believe in straight-up honesty! Just so you’re in the loop, all the nitty-gritty on damage liability and extra charges can be found in our terms and conditions. 

At Redspot, we believe in straight-up honesty! Just so you’re in the loop, all the nitty-gritty on damage liability and extra charges can be found in our terms and conditions. 

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Redspot Driver Facts

Rev-Up for Young Drivers

e are one of the few car rental companies to have a minimum driver age of 21!

Note that drivers under 25 will pay a daily surcharge on their car rental fee. Car hire is limited to small to medium-sized sedans and hatchbacks.

Maximum age is no barrier

With Redspot, age is just a number! There is no maximum age to hit the road.

Local P-Platers and Full Licences

Redspot Car Rentals gives P-platers the green light – one of the few Aussie companies that do! Our safety rules include:

• You must have held your provisional driver’s licence for a minimum of 1 year.
• Your full driver’s licence must be valid for a minimum of 12 months from the date of rental collection.

Overseas visitors welcome

Explore every Aussie hotspot with Redspot! Temporary overseas visitors can hire a car with:

• A full valid driver’s licence and passport
• Licences must have photo identification
• If the licence is not in English then you will need an official translated document from your embassy or road traffic authority in your home country
• Some countries may need to apply for an international driver’s permit

Credit Card Condition

Cover your back and ours. All rental cars require a credit card at pick-up for a pre-authorisation.

Share the ride with additional drivers

We can easily add additional drivers to your car rental booking. The driver will need to show their full valid driver’s licence in any branch and provide a credit card for a daily surcharge. Too easy!

Family-friendly car hire

Redspot is a family-run business and selects modern SUVs, sedans and people carriers for family comfort. With a range of baby, child and booster seats available to hire, the little ones don’t miss out.

Toll-road Tricks

Buy peace-of-mind with a Redspot toll road waiver and say goodbye to unexpected charges.

Fuel Flexibility

Pre-pay, post-pay or refuel your rental car yourself. Redspot make it easy to keep a full tank for an Australian adventure.

Don’t sweat the paperwork

All you need to bring for collection is your valid driver’s licence and credit card. We will take care of the rest!

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Fuelled by customer trust – full-tank satisfaction every time!

For over 35 years, our homegrown team of experts have helped both visitors and locals hit the Aussie roads with confidence. Check out what our customers have to say about us:

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Frequently Asked Questions:

How close to full does rental car need to be?

Most car hire companies require your rental car returned fully refuelled (fuel gauge shows full)! With Redspot, we’re here to offer fuel options so you can:

• Prepay
• Refuel yourself
• Post-pay

What will I need to bring when I collect my rental car from Port Macquarie Airport?

When you collect your rental car from Canberra, please bring your driver’s licence, a valid credit card in the driver’s name and a booking confirmation. If you’re an international visitor, you may also need to show your passport and an international driving permit with an English translation if necessary.

How to calculate car rental rate?

Your car rental rate will depend on:

• Type of car rented
• Rental duration
• Insurance options
• Any additional fees (moving equipment hire, vehicle relocation fees etc.)

Plug your trip details into our handy Redspot booking tool to get an idea of your rental rates and budget accordingly. 

Remember to read the fine print, ask questions and compare local prices to make sure you’re getting the best value out of your car rental deal!

Do you offer one-way car hires from Canberra?

We can accommodate one-way car hires from Canberra, subject to fleet availability. This is also known as ‘vehicle reholication’. If you need to drop off your vehicle in a different location, contact our friendly Canberra team for more details!

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Explore Canberra with Redspot

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Red-hot Canberra tips from our local staff

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