Margaret River
About 3 hours by road
The Margaret River Region is in the south west, about a three hour drive from Perth Airport.
Perth Airport car hire
Seven car hire companies serve Perth Airport: Hertz, Europcar, Thrifty, Avis, Budget, SIXT and Redspot. Collection points differ between the T1/T2 and T3/T4 precincts and by company. Check your terminal and the company directions before walking to a desk or car park booth.
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Perth Airport at a glance
- Airport code
- PER, a 20 to 30 minute drive from central Perth
- International arrivals
- T1 International has counters in public Arrivals; some brands use car park booths
- Domestic arrivals
- T1 Domestic and T3/T4 have baggage reclaim counters; company booths may differ
- Hire companies
- Hertz, Europcar, Thrifty, Avis, Budget, SIXT, Redspot
- Terminals
- T1 international and domestic, T2 regional and domestic, T3 Qantas and Airnorth, T4 Qantas
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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 Perth Airport
Match your company to your arrival terminal. The two terminal precincts are about 15 minutes apart by road.
T1/T2 rental car park office; T3/T4 terminal desk
- Europcar
T4 terminal desk; T1 and T3/T4 rental car park booths
- Avis
- Budget
Rental car park booth at T1/T2 or T3/T4
- SIXT
T1 public Arrivals, T2 baggage reclaim or T4 baggage reclaim
- Redspot
Other rental companies
- Hertz
- Thrifty
Your booking identifies the collection point for these operators.
Collecting the car
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Check your arrival terminal before booking. T1/T2 and T3/T4 are separate precincts, about 15 minutes apart by road.
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At T1 International, airport car hire counters are in public Arrivals. At T1 Domestic and T3/T4, start near baggage reclaim.
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T2 collection varies by company. Redspot has a baggage reclaim kiosk; Avis and Budget direct customers to the T1 car park booth.
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Check the company and terminal on your confirmation. SIXT uses car park booths at both terminal precincts.
Returning your car at Perth Airport
- 1
Follow the rental car return signs for the terminal precinct named on your booking.
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Avis and Budget use the T1/T2 return car park off Airport Drive or the T3/T4 car park off Miller Road.
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Confirm your return car park and key procedure if you depart from a different terminal or return outside staffed hours.
Drives from Perth Airport
Distances are approximate and measured along the road.
Albany
About 4.5 hours by road
A port city on the south coast, reached from Perth by road in a little over four and a half hours.
Wave Rock, Hyden
340 km
A granite formation in the wheatbelt, a four hour drive south-east of Perth through farmland.
Kalbarri
590 km via Brand Highway
A coastal town north of Perth, reached by Brand Highway or the Indian Ocean Drive.
For a South West visit, compare a Busselton Margaret River Airport pickup with hiring at Perth Airport for the drive down.
For a Goldfields-only trip, compare flying to Kalgoorlie Airport and hiring there with the longer road journey from Perth.
For a Ningaloo-focused holiday, compare the long drive from Perth with flying north and collecting from an Exmouth town depot.
Guides for trips from Perth Airport
Can you visit Karijini in a 2WD?You can reach several Karijini sites in a 2WD on sealed park roadsCoral Coast Road TripPlan a Perth to Exmouth return over 3,277 km in eight to eleven days, with Kalbarri, Shark Bay, Carnarvon and Ningaloo stopsDriving in Western AustraliaDriving in WA means long distances, left-side traffic and local speed limitsOne-way car hire from PerthSet Perth as pickup and Broome or Esperance as the return point to check one-way availability, total rental charges and regional driving conditions.Perth to Albany drivePerth to Albany is about 415 km, roughly four hours to Mount Barker then 51 km morePerth to Broome drivePerth to Broome by car: the coastal route via Kalbarri and Karratha, the inland route via Karijini, leg distances and times, best months and hire car rules.Perth to Esperance drivePerth to Esperance is about 714 km by road, or 7.5 hours direct, on sealed roadsPerth to Exmouth drivePerth to Exmouth is about 1,250 km and a 13 hour drivePerth to Margaret River drivePerth to Margaret River is about three hours via the Forrest HighwayPerth to Monkey Mia drivePerth to Monkey Mia is about 847 km and close to nine hours by roadPerth to Pinnacles driveDrive from Perth to the Pinnacles via Cervantes and Indian Ocean DriveUnsealed roads and hire carsA 4WD does not give a hire car access to every gravel road, beach or track
Driving around Perth Airport
Dusk to dawn wildlife
Slow down from dusk till dawn for animals.
Long distances between towns
Regional travellers may encounter unsealed roads, road trains, wildlife, bushfires, flooding or other extreme weather. Check the Main Roads WA Travel Map for road closures.
Overseas licences
Visitors must carry their overseas licence. If your licence is not in English, you need an international driving permit or English translation; in WA, a translation must be certified by your consulate or mission. Check both, and your rental company's own requirements, before you fly.
Perth Airport car hire questions
Rental terms differ by company. Where an answer depends on your agreement, we say so.
Which car hire companies are at Perth Airport?
Perth Airport car hire options include Hertz, Europcar, Thrifty, Avis, Budget, SIXT and Redspot.
Where is the car hire desk at Perth Airport?
It depends on your company and terminal. T1 International has public Arrivals counters, while some providers use booths in the rental car parks. Check your booking before you walk to another precinct.
Is there car hire at Perth domestic airport?
Yes. T1 Domestic and T3/T4 have rental counters near baggage reclaim. T2 collection varies by company; Redspot has a T2 kiosk, while Avis and Budget direct customers to the T1 car park booth.
How far is Perth Airport from the city?
A 20 to 30 minute drive from central Perth by car, taxi or ride share.
Which terminal does Qantas use at Perth Airport?
Qantas flights use T1, T3 and T4, so check your booking for the terminal before you go to the car hire desk.
Can I drive from Perth Airport to Margaret River in a day?
The Margaret River Region is about a three hour drive from Perth Airport, so it is a long day trip and better as an overnight stay.
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