Albany car hire, WA: Avis, Budget or Albany Truck and Car Hire?

You can rent a hire car in Albany at the airport, or in town. Avis and Budget have outlets in Albany, but the cheapest car rental deals tend to come from Albany Truck and Car Hire.

Albany is one of the most underrated towns in Western Australia. It has plenty of historic pedigree and genuinely high quality attractions in the National Anzac Centre and Discovery Bay. Throw in whale-watching cruises, and there are plenty of things to do in Albany.

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Cheynes Beach Whaling Station - now Discovery Bay - in Frenchmans Bay, Albany, south west Western Australia — The old Cheynes Beach Whaling Station in Frenchmans Bay, Albany is now Discovery Bay. It’s one of the best museums in Western Australia, and covers Australia’s whaling industry. Photo by David Whitley Australia Travel Questions

It is also the gateway to the Great Southern region, with highlights such as the Mt Barker Wineries, Porongurup National Park and Greens Pool to explore.

Driving to Albany from Perth

You’re really going to need a hire car in Albany if you are going to use it as a base, however. For most visitors, actually picking up a rental car in Albany won’t be necessary. They’ll rent a car in Perth, then drive down. That’s either on the direct (and boring) Perth to Albany drive, or on a south-west road trip via Margaret River’s caves, wineries and beaches.

However, an alternative is to catch a domestic flight from Perth to Albany with Regional Express or Virgin Australia. Then you can just rent a hire car in Albany once you get there.

9 activities and attractions to book in Albany

Tasting tour around the Mount Barker wineries.
Summit to sea Segway adventure.
Wildlife and coastal scenery cruise.
Half day Albany history and heritage tour.
Food and wine tasting tour around the Denmark wine region.
Visit to the Historic Whaling Station.
Mobile-friendly ticket for the National Anzac Centre.
Guided tour to the Granite Skywalk in Porongurup National Park.
Half day tour around Albany’s natural wonders – including The Gap.

Albany Airport car hire

If you want car hire at Albany Airport, then Avis and Budget have desks there. However, you may find it easier to take the 11km taxi ride into town and hire a car there. Call Albany City Cabs & Transport on +61 8 9841 7000 or Albany Taxis on +61 8 9844 4444 for that cab ride.

In Albany itself, Avis and Budget again have outlets. But it’s likely that the best rental car deals will be found with local independent operator Albany Truck and Car Hire.

Albany Truck and Car Hire prices

Albany Truck and Car Hire offers Nissan Micras and Ford Fiestas for from $40 a day, which is about as cheap as car hire costs get in Australia. Bigger cars, such as a Ford Focus or Ford Mondeo, are available for from $50 a day.