Car Hire Canberra
Australia’s capital city often gets overlooked in favour of some of the country's more touristic cities, but Canberra has plenty to offer for visitors. Canberra has many cultural attractions and boasts some of the best museums and art galleries in the country. It’s also surrounded by areas of stunning natural beauty, so there are plenty of worthy day trips out of the city if you want to explore the great outdoors.
Avis has three car rental locations in Canberra, so it’s easy to rent a vehicle that suits your needs and to travel to see some of Canberra’s sights and attractions on your own schedule. If you’re flying into Canberra, there’s an Avis rental office at the airport. We also have locations in Fyshwick on Tenant Street, and in Braddon on Mort Street.
Public Transport in Canberra
If you’re arriving in Canberra by air, there’s an Avis car rental office located conveniently at the airport, so you can simply pick up your keys and drive away.
Canberra Weather
Canberra enjoys a warm and temperate climate, with temperatures ranging from an average of 7 - 20°C in the winter months to 13 - 27°C in the hottest period from December to February.
The city is one of Australia’s sunniest, with around 2,800 hours of sunshine each year. Rainfall is pretty steady throughout the year, with around 7 – 10 rainy days each month.
Fuel Locations in Canberra
The city is well served with petrol stations, so it’s easy to fill up your vehicle before you return it to Avis. If you’re travelling to our north Canberra rental location on Mort Street, there’s a Shell on the same street and a Caltex on neighbouring Lonsdale Street. For our airport rental office, there’s a Caltex on the airport grounds on Rogan Street, and also a Caltex Woolworths and Costco Fuel at the Majura Shopping Centre next door. In Fyshwick, there’s a Coles Express on Newcastle Street, and a Mobil on Barrier Street.
Distances to Canberra Attractions
When you’re renting a car in a new city, it’s handy to know how long you’ll be driving for so you can plan your days. The following are distances from Canberra Airport to some of the city’s most popular attractions.
National Gallery of Australia
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5.5km
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Australian War Memorial
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4.5km
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Questacon
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6km
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Lake Burley Griffin
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8km
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Australian National Botanic Gardens
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9km
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National Zoo and Aquarium
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13km
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National Museum of Australia
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8km
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Jerrabomberra Wetlands
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8km
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FAQs
What is Canberra known for?
Canberra is most famous for being the capital of Australia and the seat of the Australian Government.
What can you do for free in Canberra?
Canberra is home to some of the best museums and art galleries in Australia and several of them are free including the National Museum of Australia, the National Gallery of Australia, and the Australian War Memorial. The Australian Botanic Gardens, Parliament House, The Royal Australian Mint, and Canberra Deep Space Network are also all free attractions.
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