Sometimes, a car rental (even a spacious one) simply isn’t enough to get everyone where they need to go. Whether it’s a one-off family holiday or an ongoing work project, a bus hire can be the ideal solution for moving a large group of people. SIXT is well stocked with a range of buses suitable for all occasions. An 8-seater van hire is ideal for families looking for extra … [Read more...] about Which bus hire is right for you?
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3 unusual stops along the Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road. A world-famous, enthralling tourist magnet, wrapping itself around the Victorian coast. Popular with foreigners or travelling Aussies, drawn to its raw beauty and majestic lookout points, the Great Ocean Road is a popular route that showcases the exceptional coastline of this pocket of Australia. When you think of the Great Ocean Road, you probably think … [Read more...] about 3 unusual stops along the Great Ocean Road
Reidy and Whippet’s Tasmania road trip
Bondi lifeguards Andrew ‘Reidy’ Reid and Ryan ‘Whippet’ Clark needed a break from work. They love Sydney and patrolling the waters of the city’s famous Bondi Beach, but they wanted to get out of town while still having a bit of an adventure. So, SIXT rent a car Australia sent them to Tasmania for a week-long road trip behind the wheel of a new Isuzu MUX. Filled with … [Read more...] about Reidy and Whippet’s Tasmania road trip
What to know before hiring a minibus in Australia
Preparing for a girls weekend? Booking a stag do? Taking the entire family away on a holiday? Whatever the reason, hiring a minibus is a great way to bring a big group of people together without having to organise multiple drivers or hire several cars. That said, most people don’t cruise around in a minibus usually, so it’s only natural to have a few questions about hiring and … [Read more...] about What to know before hiring a minibus in Australia
Stay safe on the roads with our winter driving guide
We’re pretty lucky here in Australia. Our winters are usually fairly mild, and you probably won’t ever find yourself digging your car out of a huge snowbank the way they do in the northern hemisphere. Of course, there are still some challenges to driving here in winter. Dealing with low visibility in rainy and foggy weather, battling icy roads, even just starting the car on … [Read more...] about Stay safe on the roads with our winter driving guide
“Australia’s capital of cool” – Discover Melbourne’s art, culture and nightlife
Graffiti-covered laneways, hole in the wall cafes, fashion-forward boutiques...yep, there's nothing quite like Melbourne. Only recently the Victorian capital was crowned "Australia's capital of cool" by UK's leading travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler. Here's why it deserves the title and it's numerous accolades: Shopping Fashionable threads in Melbourne are as popular as flip … [Read more...] about “Australia’s capital of cool” – Discover Melbourne’s art, culture and nightlife
Road Trip Essentials: What to Pack on an Aussie Road Trip
Packing can seem to many like an arduous task - especially for a long trip where you will be living out of a backpack for an extended period of time. Packing can also be exciting - it's the time where your impending trip starts to feel very real and butterflies can set in. Choosing what to pack and what to leave behind is an art form in itself. Most people return from … [Read more...] about Road Trip Essentials: What to Pack on an Aussie Road Trip
First Time Driving in Australia? Here’s What You Need to Know
So you're a newcomer to the vast expanse that is Australia? Welcome to our shores! Here at SIXT car rental, we are experts in safe driving on Australian roads - which for many planning extensive off-road trips can seem like a huge undertaking, and complicated at times. We've broken down the must-do's and must haves for you to make that trip that you have been looking forward to … [Read more...] about First Time Driving in Australia? Here’s What You Need to Know
Free charging when renting a SIXT electric vehicle
SIXT rent a car has partnered with Chargefox, Australia’s largest electric vehicle charging network. Not only does it give our EV renters access to free charging across the Chargefox network, but removes range anxiety helping drivers easily plan their road trips. SIXT is committed to a cleaner future and is embracing a transition to electric, offering one of the largest … [Read more...] about Free charging when renting a SIXT electric vehicle
5 of the best beaches in Australia
There are more than 10,000 beaches around Australia, which means it would take almost 30 years to see them all if you visited one every single day. You might not have that kind of time to dedicate to discovering them all, but we can offer you a car rental and a list of our picks for the most alluring, golden, relaxing beaches in the country, so you can make a beeline … [Read more...] about 5 of the best beaches in Australia