Canberra Airport, formerly known as Canberra International Airport, serves the capital city of Australia which is also called Canberra. It is located in the south of the country, and the airport dates back to the early 1920's when it operated as an airstrip.

The city of Canberra, being the capital of the country is home to many important Australian landmarks and monuments, from the war memorial, to the National Gallery. As such, there is often a great distance to travel to get to see everything and hiring a car at Canberra Airport is highly recommended.

Beginning your journey in Canberra and hiring a car at Canberra Airport, you'll find the best place to begin is The Canberra Museum and Gallery which is located in the city centre. The museum gives you all the background about the city that you might want, charting its history and its role as the capital city of Australia.

There are a number of festivals from the Canberra Nara Candle Festival, which celebrates the relationship Canberra has with its twin city, to Stonefest, a music festival hosted annually. The former is held at the Canberra Nara Park which is on the shores of a nearby lake.

Close by to the city of Canberra and close to Canberra Airport is the city of Queanbeyan, which is legendary amongst Australian sports fans. With several successful rugby teams, as well as an Australian Rules Football team, they are well regarded in the world of sports. Each year, the city hosts the Festival of Ability, which celebrates the rich and diverse culture they have by showcasing local disabled athletes.

The city is easy to get to from the airport by car, and well worth the trip, with not only a great sporting legacy, but some great restaurants and cafes to take advantage of.

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Mon-Fri: 0700-2230 Sat-Sun: 0800-2230

Pialligo Ave, Canberra, 2609, Australia

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