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New South Wales, or The First State as it is known, sits on Australia's east coast and with a population of 7.3 million is the most populated of all Australian states. With almost two-thirds of the state living in and around Sydney, there's plenty of excitement to be had in seeing the city's beautiful architecture and sunning yourself on the beach. But there's much more to the area than your typical beach holiday; the sheer size of the region makes car hire in New South Wales almost a foregone conclusion for anyone who wishes to get to grips with both the metropolitan and rural regions of eastern Australia.
Combine stunning performances with equally striking architecture by planning a trip to the Sydney Opera House; one of the highest-regarded constructions in all of Australia. The various venues within hosted almost 2,000 performances for well over a million fans in 2013, and guided 310,000 people around its hallowed halls. Approximately six hours northwest you'll find Warrumbungle National Park. Around 40,000 visitors per year enjoy the chance to see nature at its most appealing, as this former volcano range is home to many varieties of mammals, birds and reptiles - including cuddly-looking koalas around the creeks.
Make sure to plan in enough driving time wherever you're heading in New South Wales - some towns could be further away than you think, especially in rural areas. Needless to say, this part of the country experiences very hot weather so we'd definitely recommend taking plenty of drinking water in your car. Even the best engines (and drivers) can sometimes overheat so make sure you take regular driving breaks, and always have the number of a breakdown service on hand - your rental agency will be happy to provide you with cover options. Speed limits vary between each state, in both built-up areas and on the open road.
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To hire a car with Hertz in New South Wales, you need a valid driver’s licence (held for at least a year), any required international driving permits, a valid passport/ID card (no photocopies), and a credit card in your name to cover the rental cost and pre-authorisation amount. If you booked with a different card, bring that one, too. All cards must be in the driver’s name.
Age requirements vary by country. Please check the Rental Qualifications during booking for specific details. At Hertz, we ask the driver’s age to determine if a young driver fee applies. In most cases, the driver must be at least 25 years old and have had their license for at least 1 year. Drivers under 25 usually incur an additional fee.
As per Hertz policy, the booking MUST be made under the name of the renter i.e. main driver who picks the car up with his/her own debit* or credit card, using a debit* or credit card in the renter's name. The same debit* or credit card MUST also be presented upon collection of the vehicle, as a guarantee. Hertz does NOT accept debit* or credit cards in a name other than the main driver's, even if accompanied by a "per procurement"/mandate document and personal documents of the debit or credit card holder. *HERTZ do NOT accept debit cards in every country. Please check Debit/prepaid Cards for details.
Hertz car rental rates exclude fuel. Cars are provided with a full tank and must be returned with a full tank, or a refuelling charge will apply. You can purchase fuel at rental, but no refund is given for unused fuel. Ask about our Fuel Purchase Option (FPO) when picking up the car.
For prepaid car hire bookings in New South Wales , you can cancel by midnight two days before the date of your scheduled pick-up date for a full refund. If you cancel after this time but before pick-up, your refund will depend on our Cancellation Policy. For "Pay at location" bookings, you can cancel any time before pick-up free of charge. However, no-shows without cancellation will incur a No Show/Lost Rental Fee.
Yes, you do need to make a reservation in advance for a Hertz car rental in New South Wales. All you have to do is navigate to our website and share your desired pick-up location, pick-up date/time, drop-off date/time and the driver's age. Then, choose your preferred car model, share your details, and complete payment.
Yes, you need a driving permit to book a car rental in New South Wales. Be sure to carry your driving permit with you at all times while driving your Hertz car rental in New South Wales.

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