Wynyard to Burnie
19 km west of Burnie · About 20 minutes from the airport
The short eastbound transfer is the central location distinction: an airport reservation is collected in Wynyard, not in a Burnie city street.
Burnie Airport car hire at Wynyard
Burnie Airport is in Wynyard, 19 km west of Burnie, with on-site rental pick-up and delivery bays opposite the passenger terminal. Avis, Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty have airport arrangements. Follow the company on your reservation for its meeting point and staffed hours; this search is for BWT airport collection rather than a Burnie city depot.
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Burnie Airport (Wynyard) at a glance
- Airport location
- Airport Street, Wynyard TAS 7325
- Location
- Wynyard, 19 km west of Burnie
- Rental bays
- On site, opposite the passenger terminal
- Burnie drive
- About 20 minutes from the airport
- Alternative transport
- Pre-booked taxis; inter-town Metro stop on Dodgin Street about 300 m from the terminal
Compare cars at Burnie Airport at Wynyard
Prices are shown in Australian dollars. Before you book, open the offer and check where that company's desk or depot is, the bond, and what the agreement says about the roads you plan to drive.
Preparing live car hire search
Picking up in Wynyard, not central Burnie
These companies operate at Burnie Airport with on-site rental bays. Check the vehicles offered for your dates and the handover instructions in your reservation.
| Company | Where |
|---|---|
| Avis | Terminal car park |
| Hertz | Terminal car park |
| Dollar | Terminal car park |
| Thrifty | Terminal car park |
On-site pick-up and delivery bays opposite terminal
Collecting the car
- 1
Set the pickup as Burnie Airport at Wynyard rather than a Burnie town depot. The terminal is on Airport Street; follow the street number and handover point in your reservation.
- 2
After baggage collection, follow the instructions for the booked company to its on-site bay opposite the passenger terminal.
- 3
Check collection hours and any flight-number requirement before travel. After-hours collection depends on the booked operator.
- 4
If a car is unnecessary for your first night, pre-book a taxi or check the Metro inter-town stop on Dodgin Street before arriving.
Returning at Burnie Airport
- 1
Navigate back to Wynyard, not Burnie city, and identify the rental bay assigned by your provider opposite the terminal.
- 2
Check the fuel level, vehicle condition and key return method in the rental agreement. Ask before departure if an early flight falls outside staffed hours.
- 3
Leave time to unload and walk into the passenger terminal; do not treat the general airport parking area as an automatic rental-return bay.
Drives from Burnie Airport at Wynyard
Distances are approximate and measured along the road.
Rocky Cape National Park
Use the Bass Highway west of Wynyard; the main park approach turns onto Rocky Cape Road, while Sisters Beach uses a separate eastern approach.
Stanley
About 45 minutes from the airport
A westbound north-coast drive that can fit a Wynyard arrival. Confirm the actual rental return window before planning a same-day out-and-back.
Driving around Burnie Airport at Wynyard
Two Rocky Cape approaches
Rocky Cape Road accesses the main park area from the Bass Highway; Sisters Beach is reached through Boat Harbour and Irbys Road. Choose the right approach before leaving Wynyard, and check park notices if weather or fire conditions change.
Wildlife after dark
The road into Sisters Beach is unfenced and used by native animals. Tasmania's parks service advises driving slowly and avoiding night travel through reserves where possible.
What to compare before booking
For a north-west loop, compare luggage capacity, kilometre allowance, bond or card requirements, excess, fuel and any one-way fee. Permission for unsealed roads is set by the selected rental agreement.
Burnie Airport (Wynyard) car hire questions
Rental terms differ by company. Where an answer depends on your agreement, we say so.
Is Burnie Airport in Burnie?
No. The airport is on Airport Street in Wynyard, 19 km west of Burnie. The drive to Burnie is about 20 minutes.
Where are the Burnie Airport rental cars?
The airport places on-site pick-up and delivery bays opposite the passenger terminal. Your provider's booking instructions determine the exact bay and key handover.
Which rental companies operate at Burnie Airport?
Avis, Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty operate at the airport. Check your dates for available vehicles and confirm the booked company before travel.
Can I get from the airport without a hire car?
Taxis should be pre-booked. There is also an inter-town Metro bus stop on Dodgin Street, about 300 m from the terminal; check its timetable for your flight.
Can I leave a Burnie Airport hire car in Hobart?
Only if the supplier offers that exact one-way itinerary. Check any fee, kilometres and return hours in the quote before booking.
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