On dirt roads be doubly cautious, or just pull over and let the road train overtake you. Check on any mileage limits or other restrictions, extras, and what you re covered for in an accident, before signing. The multinational operators Hertz, Budget, Avis and Thrifty have offices in the major cities, but outside the big cities the number of depots is limited. Some 4WD agents actually don t allow their vehicles to be driven off sealed roads, so check the fine print first. See also the special hints for driving in the outback .
Selfdrive holidays are a excellent way to travel around Australia.
Travel in your own Rental car or Camper at your own pace, plan your own itinerary and explore Australia the way you want. Just mind the long distances. What seems as a couple of hours drive away on the map, can turn out in a strenuous day of driving. Australia has a good network of well maintained roads and highways but around the cities there is also heavy traffic. For the adventurers at hart there are dusty tracks to take you into the Outback.