Hobart to Port Arthur
92 km · about 1 hour 30 minutes
The classic Tasman Peninsula day trip. The airport's guide calls Port Arthur Historic Site the best-preserved convict settlement in Australia.
Hobart Airport car hire
Hobart Airport has 16 hire companies, seven of them in the forecourt in front of the terminal. Sixt and Redspot have counters inside the terminal with cars in the rental car park beside it, and Bargain Car Rentals has an office in the forecourt precinct. The airport is at Cambridge, 17 km from the city of Hobart, and most first-day drives (Port Arthur, the Huon Valley, Freycinet) start from here without going through the city.
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Hobart Airport at a glance
- Airport code
- HBA
- Rental options
- 16, with seven in the forecourt in front of the terminal
- Distance to Hobart
- 17 km, about a 15 minute drive from the city
- Sixt counter
- Inside the terminal, opposite baggage claim
- After-hours returns
- Sixt and Redspot both take returns outside desk hours
- Airport address
- 6 Hinkler Rd, Cambridge
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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.
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Picking up at Hobart Airport
Seven of the 16 rental companies at Hobart Airport are in the forecourt in front of the terminal. Individual desk locations vary; use the pick-up point on your confirmation for your company.
Terminal counter opposite baggage claim; car park left of terminal
- Sixt
Cars are about 100 m from the counter.
Kiosk inside terminal; cars in the rental car park
- Redspot
Staffed 7:30am to 10pm daily; return keys to its terminal kiosk.
First office on the right in the forecourt precinct
- Bargain Car Rentals
Cars are across the pedestrian crossing from the office.
Arrivals counter opposite Gate 1; cars beyond the valet car park
- Avis
Return via the valet parking lane on Holyman Avenue.
Terminal counter opposite baggage carousels
- Budget
Cars are outside to the right, following the green poles. After-hours returns are unavailable.
Terminal desk beside airline check-in
- Europcar
Follow rental return signs to the dedicated bays.
Other rental companies
- Hertz
- Dollar
- Thrifty
Your booking identifies the collection point for these operators.
Collecting the car
- 1
Check the branch on your confirmation. Car rental offices are split between the terminal and forecourt.
- 2
Sixt is opposite baggage claim. Redspot has a terminal kiosk. Bargain is the first forecourt office on the right as you exit.
- 3
Avis, Budget and Europcar give separate terminal directions. Use your company’s collection directions below before walking to the car park.
- 4
Hobart is 17 km away. If your first stop is Port Arthur, Richmond or the east coast, you can head straight out without driving into the city.
Returning the car
- 1
Follow the car rental return signs to the rental car park beside the terminal and park in your company's bays. Sixt and Redspot both have marked areas there.
- 2
Redspot keys go back to its kiosk inside the terminal, including after hours (there is a secure drop box in the kiosk).
- 3
Bargain Car Rentals: park at its vehicle rank, cross at the pedestrian crossing and hand the keys in at its office.
- 4
Sixt offers 24-hour returns to its car park area. For any other company, the return point is on your agreement.
Drives from Hobart Airport
Distances are approximate and measured along the road.
Hobart to Coles Bay (Freycinet)
193 km · about 2 hours 35 minutes
A long drive for a day trip. The Wineglass Bay lookout walk is 2.6 km return and takes 60 to 90 minutes, and a parks pass is required for entry.
Hobart to Geeveston (Huon Valley)
60 km · about 55 minutes
The gateway to the Huon Valley and the far south. The Southern Edge region has quiet country roads and relatively short distances; drive slowly.
Hobart to Launceston
200 km · about 2 hours 20 minutes
The road the airport's guide calls the Heritage Highway runs north to Launceston, with colonial history along the way.
Hobart to Cradle Mountain
320 km · about 4 hours
A long way for a day trip: 320 km one way is over the Road Safety Advisory Council's suggested limit of 300 km a day. Cradle Mountain is an Icon park, so check the shuttle and parks pass rules first.
Guides for trips from Hobart Airport
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Driving around Hobart Airport
Distance per day
Plan no more than 300 km a day in Tasmania; a 150 km journey can take 2 hours. Hobart to Cradle Mountain is 320 km.
Animals at dawn and dusk
Expect animals on rural roads around Hobart at dawn and dusk and slow down then.
Black ice and moss
Shady roads can carry black ice and moss, and tree canopies can leave roads damp and slippery.
Parks pass for a hire car
Choose the HIRE option in the registration section if you buy a pass online and do not have the registration yet. The 24-hour pass excludes Icon parks.
Speed limits
The default limits are 50 km/h in urban areas, 100 km/h on rural roads and 80 km/h on gravel roads.
Speed cameras
Speed cameras operate in Tasmania.
Hobart Airport car hire questions
Rental terms differ by company. Where an answer depends on your agreement, we say so.
What car hire companies are at Hobart Airport?
Hobart Airport has 16 hire companies, including Avis, Bargain Car Rentals, Budget, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz, Redspot, Sixt and Thrifty. Seven are in the forecourt in front of the terminal. Sixt and Redspot have counters inside the terminal, and Bargain's office is in the forecourt precinct.
How far is Hobart Airport from the city?
About 17 km, or a 15 minute drive, from the city of Hobart. The airport is at Cambridge, and a dual-lane highway connects it to the city.
Can I hire a car in Hobart city instead of the airport?
This page covers the airport. If your first days are in central Hobart, search for a city pick-up as well: collecting later can save parking and unused hire days, and the search shows which city locations have cars for your dates.
Is there a shuttle from Hobart Airport to the city?
A SkyBus service runs between the airport and the city centre, leaving from outside the terminal. Check the current timetable with the operator before you rely on it.
Can I drop a hire car at Hobart Airport after picking up in Launceston?
Launceston to Hobart is a common one-way route of about 200 km. Availability and any fee depend on the company and appear in your search results.
Where can I return my hire car at Hobart Airport?
Follow the car rental return signs to the rental car park beside the terminal. Sixt and Redspot have their own marked areas and both take returns after hours; Redspot's key drop is in its kiosk inside the terminal. Other companies give the return point on the agreement.
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