Getting there and away
Car
Rental
Expect to pay around $70 per day for a zippy small car. Rates sometimes include insurance and unlimited kilometres; some companies require you to be over 25 years old. At the time of writing petrol cost around $1.45 per litre, and was steadily rising.
If you're looking to hire a campervan, Wicked Campers (1800 246 869; www.wickedcampers.com.au; 5 Tenterden Rd, Botany; 9am-4pm Mon-Fri, 9am-noon Sat) rents out spectacularly painted vehicles with room in the back where you can sleep. The following stalwarts also have vans (and regular cars) at their airport and city branches.
Avis (13 63 33; www.avis.com.au)
Budget (13 27 27; www.budget.com.au)
Europcar (1300 131 390; www.europcar.com.au)
Hertz (13 30 39; www.hertz.com.au)
Thrifty (1300 367 227; www.thrifty.com.au)
The Yellow Pages lists many other car-hire companies, some specialising in renting clapped-out wrecks at rock-bottom prices - read the fine print!
Bikescape (1300 736 869; www.bikescape.com.au; 183 Parramatta Rd, Annandale; per day from $80; 9am-5.30pm Mon-Fri, 9-10am & 4-5pm Sat) rents out well- serviced, low mileage motorcycles and scooters. The savvy staff can also organise tours.
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