Find cheap car hire in Tamworth and explore the Country Music Capital
Tamworth is a small town in New South Wales, but it’s one that has made a big name for itself as the Country Music Capital of Australia. The annual Tamworth Country Music Festival is the second-largest festival of its kind in the world, and many of its attractions - like the Big Golden Guitar and Wax Museum - further cement the town as a country music mecca. Not to mention, it’s also recognised as the National Equine Capital of Australia - not bad for a town of just over 40,000 people.
With long hot summers and mild winters, there’s never a bad time to visit. A Tamworth airport car hire will help you get around, and Airport Rentals will help you get your hands on amazing deals for car rental in Tamworth.
Car Hire at Tamworth Airport - Booking with Airport Rentals
There are four rental car companies operating at Tamworth Airport (TMW): Thrifty, Hertz, Budget, and Avis. Any savvy traveller knows that the trick to finding the best car hire deal is to compare all the options, although it can mean a bit of time invested in researching each one. Airport Rentals keeps the perks of comparing prices and vehicle rentals from multiple brands but cuts out the leg work.
Simply enter your travel dates (pick up date and drop off date) into the search function, and watch as it automatically presents available vehicles from all car rental companies serving Tamworth Airport. You can even check for one way rental offers, having a location return different from Tamworth. That keeps it easy to make your decision on hiring a car, then book your rental car without further ado and without booking fees.
Tamworth Airport is only 9 kilometres from the town, which takes roughly 15 minutes to drive with your car rental. The facility is a regional transport hub for the area, with flights arriving from Brisbane and Sydney Airport as well as a number of regional flights and charters. Most visitors are those who just got back from a Sydney airport car rental tour and plan to extend their Australian road trip.
Within the airport terminal building, you’ve got all your usual facilities such as baggage trolleys, bathrooms, and meeting rooms. For further amenities such as food and drink or WiFi, you’ll need to head into town.
You’ll easily spot the car rental Tamworth Airport desks when you enter the terminal building. Simply make your way there to pick up your car keys and hit the road.
Driving car rentals in Tamworth and surrounds
Throughout most of the year, driving around Tamworth is a stress-free, easy task where you won’t have to contend with too many other cars on the road. It’s only during major events such as the country music festival or open-air concerts that you’ll see traffic congestion. One of the main challenges of Tamworth’s road system is in fact the Peel River, which runs through the centre of town. There are just three bridges that cross it, so these can get a little busy at peak times also.
New to Australia? Read our driving tips and refer to our guide to Australia distances to help plan your car hire Tamworth road trip.
From Tamworth Airport to the city
The drive between town and Tamworth Airport is a quick and easy one. Leaving the airport, you’ll take a left onto New Winton Road, which meets the B56 highway, where another left will direct you into the heart of the township. If this main route is blocked over the bridge, you can also take either of the other bridges across the river and towards the airport.
Tamworth driving tips
Note that anyone arriving from overseas can use their valid licence for driving rental cars in Australia, but you will need an English translation if it’s in another language. To drive in town, just remember to keep to the speed limit as there are plenty of speed cameras around and near Tamworth. If you’re planning to head out of town in your Tamworth airport car hire for a few adventures, aim to organise your trip so as to avoid driving at dusk, dawn or nighttime, as this is when wild animals are most active and can stray onto the road, creating real driving hazards.
Tamworth parking
Parking rental cars in town and at the airport are both straightforward. In town, you have plenty of large car parks tucked away behind shops and facilities - for example behind Kmart and the community centre. At the airport, the first two hours in short- and long-term parking are free, after which you’ll pay just $2 per hour for the day.
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Useful FAQs for Tamworth Airport Car Hire
How much does it cost to hire a car at Tamworth Airport?
How much does car hire at Tamworth Airport cost for a month or week? Car hire prices vary based on season, vehicle availability and rental duration. To give you estimates, please use the tables of rental rates found at the right part of this page. Also please don't hesitate to talk to our support team for more hire car Tamworth Airport deals.
What is the highest-rated car hire in Tamworth Airport?
Toyota's Camry and Corolla models, and other similar 5-seaters are rated excellent by customers hiring a car at Tamworth Airport.
What is the highest-rated car hire supplier in Tamworth Airport?
Keddy and National are at the top for brands that have on-airport depots. But other big names in the industry like Thrifty, Dollar, and Hertz also compete as the best car rental supplier in Tamworth NSW.
What is the absolute cheapest car hire found at Tamworth Airport?
Alamo, Avis, and Budget are always among the earliest providers of the cheapest rental car deals in Tamworth.
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