Motorhome Republic
Up to 30% off motorhome rentals with code
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Available on rentals until 31 December 2023 across Australia including Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Adelaide and more. T&Cs apply.
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Airlie Beach is not only the gateway to the Whitsundays but a destination in itself.
If you’re considering a self-driving tour, you’ve come to the right place.
We’ve found unbeatable deals on car hire, listed important road rules and unmissable driving routes, and answered some frequently asked questions about car hire in Airlie Beach.
Here’s to a stress-free tropical getaway.
Top Airlie Beach car hire deals
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DriveNow
Campervan hire from $5 per day
Available on select routes, dates and locations in Australia, including Darwin, Alice Springs, Cairns and Brisbane and New Zealand.
Klook
Up to 15% off car rentals with code
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Available on select dates on destinations including Australia and more when you book a minimum of $200. T&Cs apply.
East Coast Car Rentals
Up to 30% off all bookings across Australia
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Available on rentals from 15 January – 30 June 2022. Destinations include Sunshine Coast , Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne and more. T&Cs apply.
JUCY
Up to 30% off rentals with code
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Available on car and campervan rentals from February – April 2022 across Australia. T&Cs apply.
Avis
Third day free on rentals
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Available on rentals until 12 December 2021 across Australia, including Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Cairns, Gold Coast and more. T&Cs apply.
Europcar
Up to 20% off 2+ days Australia and New Zealand rentals
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Available on rentals until 11 December 2021 when you book 21 days in advance. Destinations include Canberra, Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Auckland and more. T&Cs apply.
Europcar
$1/day one-way car hire in Australia
Valid on select dates for select car hire in Australia. Destinations updated regularly.
Qeeq
Up to 50% off worldwide rentals
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Available on select rental dates until December 2022. Destinations include Germany, United Kingdom, Greece, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and more. T&Cs apply.
East Coast Car Rentals
Up to 10% off + free cancellation on Australia rentals
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Available on select rental dates in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Cairns, Melbourne and more. Prepayment is required. Must cancel 7 days prior to get a full refund. T&Cs apply.
Motorhome Republic
Up to 10% off Calypso Campervan hires
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Available from 20 November 2021 – 31 December 2022 across Australia. T&Cs apply.
Budget Car Rental
Up to $50 off Australia weekend car hires
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Available on rentals until 28 February 2022 when you book a minimum of 3 days including Saturday night. Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and more. T&Cs apply.
DiDi
Get 25% off first 5 trips in Australia
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Get 25% off each of your first five rides on select locations. Valid on all dates for new users. T&Cs apply.
DriveMyCar
Up to 50% off + an extra 10% off Australia car hires
Available on rentals when you book for 6+ months. Destinations include Melbourne, Brisbane and more. T&Cs apply.
DriveMyCar
Car hire from $21 per day
Hire cars across Australia from as little as $21 per day. T&Cs apply.
Budget Car Rental
Get $50 off 6-day rentals
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Available on rentals until 12 December 2021 across Australia, including Western Australia, New South Wales and more. T&Cs apply.
Budget Car Rental
Up to $30 off rentals
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Available on rentals until 12 December 2021 across Australia. Minimum of 3 days rent including a Saturday night required. T&Cs apply.
Avis
6th day free + free upgrade on Australia car rentals
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Available from 3 October – 12 December 2021 when you book a minimum of 6 days. Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Adelaide and more. T&Cs apply.
Budget Car Rental
Earn Qantas Points on car hires
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Earn 4 Qantas Points per $1 spent on rentals in Australia. T&Cs apply.
Hertz
Up to 15% off car hires + earn Triple Accor Live Limitless rewards points
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Available on rentals until 15 December 2021. Valid for Accor Live Limitless members. Destinations include Australia and more. T&Cs apply.
Avis
Earn Qantas Points on rentals
Earn 4 Qantas Points per $1 spent on car rentals across Australia. T&Cs apply.
Motorhome Republic
Australia: Up to 7.5% off Let’s Go Motorhomes rentals
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Available on select rental dates until 31 March 2022 when you book 180 days in advance. T&Cs apply.
JUCY
Australia campervan hires from $299 per week
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Available on JUCY Crib and Champ weekly rentals until 20 December 2021. Destinations include Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and more. T&Cs apply.
Europcar
Up to 10% off 3+ day rentals
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Available on rentals until 11 December 2021 across Australia and New Zealand. T&Cs apply.
National Car Rental
Free car rental for members
Join the Emerald Club and earn 1 rental credit for every qualified car rental. Inclusive of free rental days and other benefits. Destinations include Australia, Canada, United States and more. T&Cs apply.
Avis
Free upgrade on car hires
Sign up your email and receive the best car rental offers across Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Brisbane and more. T&Cs apply.
Europcar
Up to 15% off prestige car rentals
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Available on rentals until 11 December 2021 across Australia and New Zealand including Sydney, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Auckland and more. Minimum of 5 days rental required. T&Cs apply.
Europcar
Up to 15% off 5+ days rentals
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Available on rentals until 11 December 2021 across Australia and New Zealand. T&Cs apply.
Discover Cars
Australia car hires from $14.99/day
Available on select dates in Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Gold Coast, Melbourne and more.
Who offers cheap car hire from Proserpine Airport?
The closest airport to Airlie Beach is Prosperine. From there you can book car rentals with the following companies:
There's also a Europcar, Hertz and Avis in Airlie Beach town.
Road rules: What to know about driving in Airlie Beach
- Drive on the left-hand side of the road. This applies everywhere in Australia.
- The default speed limit in built-up areas is 50km/h. In rural areas it is 100km/h, unless otherwise indicated, and on highways it is 110km/h.
- Beware of wildlife. Many kinds of wildlife, some endangered, are frequently found on or near roads. Drive with caution, especially at dusk and late at night. If you see an injured animal, safely pull over, wrap it in a towel and call the RSPCA on 1300 264 625.
- Give way to horses. If someone in control of a horse raises their hand and gestures to the horse, you should pull over onto the side of the road, turn your engine off and leave it off until the horse is far enough away not to be startled by the car’s engine or movement.
Frequently asked questions about car hire in Airlie Beach
I'm on my provisional licence. Can I drive in Airlie Beach?
Yes. However, you must obey Queensland’s rules and restrictions for drivers with a provisional licence.
How does car insurance work?
You will probably be offered rental car insurance by your car rental company. However, you can also purchase insurance through another provider.
And if you have travel insurance, you may already have hire car insurance included as part of your policy. However you insure your hire car, it’s important to select an excess amount that suits your budget, even eliminating the excess altogether if you so choose.
To learn more about hire car insurance and compare policies, click here.
Popular Airlie Beach driving routes
- Cedar Creek Falls. Just 35 minutes from Airlie Beach you'll find a seasonal waterfall tumbling down a cliff to a year-round swimming hole. Jump back in the car and drive on to Conway Beach and Wilson Beach, where you can go fishing, crabbing, swimming or kite surfing. There's no rush to get back, either – spend the night at a campsite for a real taste of nature.
- Bowen. Drive an hour north from Airlie Beach and you'll reach the historic town of Bowen. Attractions include the Big Mango visitor information centre, Flagstaff Hill lookout, humpback and minke whale watching in the winter months, Cape Edgecumbe Walking Trail, Queens Beach and the golf course alongside, and the beautiful Horseshoe Bay.
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