BUDGET Car Rental at Perth Airport

Perth Airport is located in Western Australia, and is the fourth busiest airport on the continent, handling just over 14 passengers per annum. It is know by its IATA code of PER, and is found a few miles east of central Perth, in the suburb Perth Airport. The airport is well equipped with facilities for its passengers, and has several options for ground transportation as well, however, many of the visitors and business professionals who arrive prefer to rent a car from companies such as Budget Perth Airport. Budget is a very well known car hire company that is perhaps most popular for their very reasonable rental rates.

Depending on the origin of the flight, passengers will arrive either at the International Terminal or at one of the domestic terminals of Perth Airport, of which there are currently two (T3 and T4). Terminal 2 is under construction and should open shortly to relieve congestion in the present domestic terminals. The international and domestic facilities are approximately 11 km apart, and therefore not within walking distance of one another, however, free shuttle buses provide transfers. Although the airport facilities are separated, the Perth Airport car hire companies often have rental counters on both sides, and passengers will therefore not require further transport upon their arrival. The rented vehicles are parked nearby the terminals as well.

Budget prepares their customers well for car rental by clearly stating all their terms and conditions. For example, 21 is the minimum age required by persons who wish to drive the rented car, however, persons who are younger than 25 will pay higher rental rates because young drivers insurance is added to the contract. This additional amount will be applicable to each underage driver registered on the contract, and it will be payable per day of car hire. There are also restrictions regarding the types of vehicles that a younger driver may hire. In general, only renters of the age 25 and over may hire from the following car categories: D, E, F, G, H, K, P, S, V and W. Cars in these categories are usually larger, or of luxury models.

In addition to being the right age, a primary renter will need to show Budget a valid drivers license, and should have a major credit card on hand. Certain of the Perth Airport car hire companies do accept debit cards with a Mastercard or Visa logo. All drivers must have a current non-probationary international/Australian or overseas driving license that is printed in English or that is accompanied by an English translation. Passengers with an International Driving Permit should still have their local licence with them.

Vehicles hired from Budget are in good condition and are regularly checked for safety. They are also cleaned before each rental. The type of car that a customer drives will depend on the car group chosen, for example, a Compact car from Budget could be similar to the Hyundai Accent Sedan, and a Standard vehicle is similar to the Holden Cruze CD. This is a car with an automatic transmission, and also has other nice features such as air conditioning. Other vehicle categories available include Intermediate, Full-size, Full-size Wagon/estate and Luxury. A Full-size Wagon, such as the Holden Commodore Wagon, is ideal for travelers who have a couple of luggage items to store. Vehicles from Budget are recommended to be booked in advance for the lowest car rental rates. Car rental rates may increase as the days get closer to pick-up time.

Budget one way hires may be possible to arrange, however, vehicles are not allowed to be driven out of Western Australia. They are also not permitted on ferries to any nearby island. From Perth Airport, one way hires simply allow the vehicle to be returned to an alternative rental location, and may be more expensive than an ordinary rental. Additional equipment can be hired along with the vehicle as well. Child seats are essential for those who are travelling with young children, and a satellite navigation system can be an invaluable source of information for anyone unfamiliar with the city of Perth and the surrounding areas. GPS units are usually pre-programmed with points of interest that may include shopping centers, tourist attractions, medical centers, places of business and gold courses.

The above-mentioned items will have additional charges, perhaps per day of hire or perhaps per car rental contract, however, Budget’s hand controls for disabled drivers are free of charge, and available to anyone with a lower limb disability. They cannot be hired by persons who are able to drive normally. The device controls the brake and accelerator pedals of certain vehicles with automatic transmissions. It does not control other vehicle functions such as the windshield wipers or lights. If the vehicle is to be collected from Perth Airport, hand controls should be requested at least forty-eight hours in advance of your arrival.

Contact Budget, or one of the other popular Perth Airport car rental companies for any further information required.

Address: Budget Car Rental
Perth Airport
Perth WA, 6000 AU

Telephone Number: 0061 (0)8 9277 9277