When it comes to luxury, there are plenty of Brisbane apartments to choose from.  First you have Oaks River City Apartments which offer incredible views as well as convenience in a high class style.  Close to all major attractions, these apartments offer a fully equipped rooms and great service.  Another first class choice is Centrepoint Apartments which are located within the historic area of Spring Hill.  With an outdoor pool, modern furnishings and a private BBQ area, families and business travellers alike will find everything they need in one of the most prestigious areas of Brisbane. 

For the more budget friendly traveller, two Brisbane apartments stand out.  The Toowong Villas are self contained apartments located about 4km from the city centre and offer air conditioned luxury on a budget among tropical gardens that give you both privacy and relaxation whilst on holiday.  Lastly you have the Riverside Apartments that are located in the fantastic Southbank area.  Nearby to the casino, shopping, and cultural centre you are also just a short drive away from the best attractions Brisbane has to offer.

Travel to Caloundra with our car hire Brisbane service.

Discover Queensland’s Tidiest Town award winner and savour the best of both worlds, with uncrowded beaches with views of the Glass House Mountains, the crystal clear waters of the Pumicestone Passage and an awe-aspiring coastal headland with fascinating coves and golden beaches, all in Caloundra.

Caloundra is a scenic beachside town situated at the southern entrance to the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Caloundra aims to make itself accessible to everyone 24 hours a day, simply because it’s just too gorgeous to keep it a secret.

Caloundra is home to several beaches, each with their own distinct personality and loyal followers. There’s Golden Beach, Shelly Beach, Moffat Beach, Bulcock Beach, Kings Beach, Dicky Beach and Currimundi.

Kings Beach is the number one surfing beach in Caloundra, with a modern playground area, barbecue facilities and an amphitheatre for major events, just behind the beach itself. The giant water fountain provides a heap of entertainment, while there is a unique foreshore swimming pool just in front of the local Surf Club.

The Caloundra Coastal Path runs along some of the most picturesque shorelines you could ever wish for. Along the way it passes some many historic sites, including Military Jetty which was used for military operations in World War Two and the heritage listed Kings Beach Bathing Pavilion.

Caloundra is the “City of Beach Days” & provides a range of unique holiday options. Visitors can choose to stay in the heart of the action by the beach, with easy access to galleries, wineries & restaurants on the Blackall range or they can lay back and relax country-style in the hinterland and take in the coastal scene.

Discover the coastline on a cycling or walking tour, or why not splurge on a cruise or perhaps jump on a jet ski.

Not only does Caloundra contain beautiful beaches, it is also easy access to the panoramic Glass House Mountains, the world-acclaimed Australia Zoo, Aussie World, the Ettamogah Pub, Big Kart Track and the Queensland Air Museum.

Roads within Caloundra and on the Sunshine Coast are easy to navigate with great signage or with the assistance of one of our GPS units. Our car hire Brisbane service is available from the Brisbane Airport, making Caloundra only a short 90 minute drive.

It only takes a single visit and you’re hooked on Caloundra as the place to refresh and rejuvenate.

Travel to Aussie World with our car hire Brisbane service.

Plunge head-first into a bit of Australian culture and simply let yourself go and have a great time with the all the exciting entertainment that the Aussie World theme park has to offer.

Located in the middle of some stunning native Australian gardens, Aussie World has a wide range of rides including the popular Wild Mouse Rollercoaster, dodgem cars, a mini golf course and the second tallest Ferris wheel located in the southern hemisphere.

The park also has all the old theme park favourites, such as a sideshow alley and lots of games for the kids, including the Cups and Saucers and Tykes Trolley Railway.

It’s not just all about the rides at Aussie World, the park is also home to the biggest display of aboriginal souvenirs and artifacts on the Queensland north coast. It’s no wonder why Aussie World is such a popular Sunshine Coast destination.

When you are exhausted from a full day of fun and excitement, why not sit back and relax at the ever popular Ettamogah Pub; probably the most photographed pub in the world.

Aussie World is located behind the Ettamogah pub, just off the Bruce Highway in Palmview, on the Sunshine Coast. Since public transport is scarce in the region, we recommend you book ahead for our car hire Brisbane service.

Brisbane is an incredible place that gives its visitors plenty of interesting activities and places to enjoy. Sites across the region are very easily accessible using a rental car. Our car hire Brisbane service has suitable offers to meet your travel needs. You can take part in most of the activities by renting from us.

This allows you to visit various eating outlets in Brisbane. An interesting part of any vacation has to be in the food. The region has many restaurants that sell delicious meals at very fair prices. You are sure to enjoy a variety of mouth watering dishes, as well as drinks at very good rates.

You can easily tour Brisbane using our car hire Brisbane services, as it allows you to socialize with many different groups of people. Visiting different clubs at night allows you to sample the night life in town. You can spend sometime listening to jazz or different music played at various spots in town. Taking a walking tour around the area makes it possible to view a range of beautiful art work. For a fair price, you can even buy some a great souvenir from the region.

The only way to enjoy what the region has to offer is by driving through some of these locations. This allows you to enjoy the architecture of this great city as it is evident in numerous pieces found in the area.

You can arrange everything to meet your travel needs by booking with our Brisbane car hire service. We have a reputation for giving good low cost deals on a range of quality rental cars. This makes it easier for you to vacation in the area at an affordable cost too.

It is also advisable to consider the duration of your trip while making transport arrangements. The reason is that it will determine the overall cost, which in turn determines the type of car service to use.

Take a look at your schedule and make sure that the car hire Brisbane service is available during the entire duration of your holiday. You can get all this information by contacting the sales support team. Write an email or make calls so that you get exactly what you need when traveling around Brisbane.

Our Brisbane car hire service offers a wide variety of vehicles you can work with. It is wise to pick a car that is convenient to you both in terms of time and availability.

Find a bargain at the Sunday Discovery Market with our car hire Brisbane service.

Sundays mornings are normally a wonderful time to sleep in, slow down and relax. For most holidaymakers however, this time is still an important part of their vacation.

Want to do something interesting this Sunday morning?  Why not join the hordes of locals and visitors at one of Brisbane’s thriving Sunday markets?

The drive from the city to Rocklea only takes about 16 minutes to do. If you haven’t already arranged a car hire Brisbane for your stay, check out our range of quality rental cars available.  You will be impressed with the choice of rental cars we have available and our very affordable prices.

The biggest market of them all is the Sunday’ Discovery Market’ at Rocklea.  The market is managed by the people who run the Brisbane’s wholesale fruit and produce market and the flower market during the week, and the Saturday Fresh Market. Their experience in market management and active promotion of the Sunday Discovery Market attracts the widest range of vendors and goods that you could image.  Savvy locals and visitors love it!

How many stalls would you expect to find there? 30…50…more?

There are over 380 stalls, all competing in good spirit to attract you to their tremendous selection of goods and food.

As you wander beneath the sail-covered paved walkways with live music in the background, you will be amazed at the creative talent displayed in the art and craft items, the countless number of antiques and collectables, clothes and more clothes at bargain prices.

Fossick for book titles you’ve been unable to find before and other titles that promise a jolly good read and choose from thousands of cheap CD’s and DVD’s.

While you may not be able to take quality plants back home with you, how about a living appreciation gift for your new local friends or hosts.

The kids by your side will be excited by all the toys and games on offer, but don’t forget the kids back home as there is so much to see and buy.

When you are ready for a short break from shopping, the choice of comfort food and aromatic coffee at the International food court promises to fill you right up.

Enjoy the free, on-stage live entertainment while you take a breather, then head out again and a visit more of the stalls.

Entry to the Sunday Discovery Market costs only $1.00 per adult, with children under 15 years-olds are free.

Sunday Discovery Market opens from 6:0 AM and midday between May and August, and 30 minutes earlier during the rest of the year.  The market is extremely popular, so we highly recommend quite an early start to beat the crowd and have the best selections.

Discover Brisbane history with our car hire Brisbane service.

Before European Settlement, Brisbane was inhabited by the native Jagera and Turrbal aboriginal people who took advantage of the river with its ample food supply and complimentary land for suitable campsites.

It wasn’t until 1825 that European settlement of the area occurred and Brisbane was first established as nothing more than an isolated penal settlement, operating until 1842.

It was in 1842 that this decrepit penal settlement was opened up for free settlement and many people with a view of a better life moved to the area. Somewhat disappointed, they found only poorly constructed shelters, neglected buildings and next to no facilities. With no market, impassable roads in the wet, unsafe ferries and no clean water despite the lovely river, the locals petitioned self-government, separate from New South Wales. On the 6th of September 1859, they were successful and Brisbane Municipality was established. By 1888, with a thriving economy and the establishment of government buildings, almost all evidence of a penal settlement in the in the CBD had disappeared.

Brisbane and it’s people survived the stress of the first world war, the great depression and the second world war. After World War II the city boomed with increased industrial activity and high immigration levels that boosted the population significantly. Suburbs sprang up, the roads were sealed and the city’s sewage system was established. Brisbane became a destination to both live and visit.

Since then, Brisbane has continued to grow and flourish. Brisbane played host to the 1982 Commonwealth Games, hosted the World Expo in 1988 and continues to flourish as a great place to live and holiday in Queensland.

At Cut Price Car Rentals we can help you explore more of Brisbane and its surrounds for less with our affordable car rental Brisbane solutions. So why not take in the modern surrounds, shopping and river or find out more about Brisbane’s history on a self-guided heritage trail.

Cut Price’s Brisbane Car Rental drives your holiday dollar even further!

Explore the areas of Brisbane with our car hire / rental Brisbane Airport service

Brisbane has a multitude of varying locations, suburbs and areas to offer, with each spot offering something to all individuals. Everyone has different preferences, so some areas are better suited to one over another for exploring with our car hire Brisbane service. Please read the following summaries below for an insight on six of the most popular areas within the area of Brisbane.

The Brisbane Central Business District is regularly thriving with a whole selection of people, ranging from working professionals, lively students, visiting backpackers and wandering tourists. The popular Queen Street Mall is positioned in the heart of the CBD and is the biggest and most popular shopping precinct within all of Brisbane, containing a large range of malls, shops, and restaurants. The Brisbane CBD is also packed full of great rental apartments and for all those who are looking for permanent housing. The Brisbane Botanic Gardens are also short walk away for those wanting to spend some quality time in the serenity of the great outdoors. But why not take advantage of our car rental Brisbane service and explore the beauty of the Mt Cootha regions.

Fortitude Valley is a forever lively part of Brisbane and is located within 1km from the Brisbane CBD. With a huge range of popular pubs, restaurants, and cafes on offer, Fortitude Valley is a popular destination for those who want to base themselves just outside the heart of the city.

New Farm is a popular area, located close to 2km from the middle of the Brisbane CBD. It is regarded as quite a trendy area to the locals, with many dining options on offer, from pubs to restaurants to cafes. New Farm is also quite a favourite spot for its closeness to the serine Brisbane River.

Spring Hill is located close to 1Km away from the CBD itself, with loads of dining options available. However, if you are after a little more excitement, Fortitude Valley is only a short distance away.

Kangaroo Point is positioned just across the Brisbane River itself and is only a short 1km away from the heart of the city. Kangaroo Point is quite a popular location with locals and tourists for its immediacy to the Brisbane River, with fabulous views of the River from the surrounding apartment buildings.

Southbank is a very popular and probably the most well known area within Brisbane, being home to the Brisbane Performing Art Centre, Arts Gallery and the Brisbane Cultural Centre. The parklands of Southbank area are probably the most visited within the area, with an artificial lagoon resembling a tropical beach. The Southbank Parklands are a very short drive from the city with a Cut Price car hire Brisbane Airport rental car, making it a very popular stop for all.

Enjoy driving around Brisbane and Queensland with our Brisbane car hire driving tips.

Here at Cut Price Car Rentals, we have provided you with some practical driving information, not only for driving a hire car in Brisbane, but also the rest of Queensland and Australia. This will definitely come in handy when you use our Brisbane car hire service.

Drivers Licences
International visitors are allowed to drive in Australia on a valid overseas driver’s licence, but only for vehicles in the same vehicle class. Try make sure that you have your drivers licence with you at all times and carry a translation if your licence is not in English.

Speed Limits
In metropolitan Brisbane, the speed limit on the major highways and motorways is 100-110 kilometres per hour, with the city and urban speed limits ranging from 50 – 80 kilometres per hour.

All the speed limits are visibly marked along the side of the road, while speed radar equipment is frequently used to ensure that you obey the relevant speed limits. Any speeding fines incurred while driving a Brisbane car hire vehicle is the responsibility of the driver.

Driving on the Left

While driving in Brisbane and even Australia, you should be drive on the left side of the road and unless overtaking, you must keep the right hand lane clear when on roads with speed limits exceeding 80 kilometres per hour.

Drink Driving
All the states in Australia impose strict drink drinking laws and Police are allowed to stop any driver on a random basis for a breathalyser and drug test. In all Australian states, the legal blood alcohol limit is .05, however you should try abstain from drinking altogether to ensure you are driving at 100%.

Car Fuel / Petrol
The majority of the Cut Price Brisbane car hire  fleet range from late 90s vehicles and take unleaded petrol. Fuel is sold in litres, with the price fluctuating upon your location and the day of the week.

Seat Belts, Child and Booster Seats
You must wear a seat belt at all times while driving in Brisbane and Australia and you, as well as your passengers, are liable for any fines if they are not wearing a seat belt. Child and booster seats must be used when children are too small to use regular seat belts. Cut Price car rentals can supply you with baby seats and booster seats at a cost of 2-3 dollars each a day.

Driving at Night Time
While driving at night time, extra care should be taken as wildlife is prone to run out onto the road. As animals are attracted to bright car headlights, animals can cause considerable damage to your hire vehicle.

Driver Fatigue
Due to the large size of Australia and the substantial amount of distance travelled, driver fatigue has been responsible for close to 20% of all road accidents. Try to have a rest every 2 hours and give yourself a short 15 minute break, even when you are close to your destination.

Your Brisbane Car Hire Vehicle
When you arrive to collect your Brisbane car hire vehicle from the airport, we recommend you take the time to familiarise yourself with the vehicle and take note of the locations of the headlights, horn, windshield wipers, hazard lights and door locks. Also adjust your seating position and mirrors prior to driving away.

Travel to the Ekka / Royal Queensland Show with our car hire Brisbane service.

Entertaining, new and ever evolving, the Ekka is back and is better than ever in 2009.

This year’s Royal Queensland Show will be largely focused on the promotion of Queensland’s agriculture, industry and culture. There will also be lot of insightful and enjoyable educational programs for families.

Regardless of if you call it the Ekka, the Exhibition or The Royal Queensland Show, it is ten excitement packed days of festival of fun for all.

Held at the RNA Showgrounds in Brisbane City, The EKKA starts on the second Thursday of August every year. With an excess of over 600,000 visitors attending every year, the Ekka has grown immensely in the 130 years since its beginning.

There are stacks of free events and family attractions at the RNA Showgrounds, including a nightly fireworks display, concerts, displays, fashion parades, animal judging, craft and food. As always, there is always the excitement of the amusement rides, win prizes in the sideshow alley and buy heaps of showbags.

There is a whole lot of things to see at the Ekka while you walk around the massive 22 hectare showgrounds.

Talented performing artists walk the area, ready to entertain you. You will discover live shearing demonstrations and food showdowns, cattle judging, scavenger hunts and belly dancing displays… the Ekka has it all! Talented circus performers, dancers, bands and celebrities will bring crowds to a standstill, while the brave ones can send their hearts racing on one of the many extreme rides.

The Ekka is taking place at the RNA Showgrounds, 600 Gregory Terrace, Brisbane from August 6 – 15^th 2009 and opens from 9am daily. Make the trip there a breeze with our car hire Brisbane service.

The Ekka is where country and city come together to celebrate the great lifestyle, industry and rich heritage that Queenslanders enjoy.

Travel to Underwater World with our Brisbane car hire service.

UnderWater World is an award winning tourist attraction situated in the centre of the ever attractive Sunshine Coast. UnderWater World is home to Queensland’s biggest Oceanarium, with a clear viewing tunnel and enjoyable seal and otter shows.

Why not partake in a once in a lifetime experience and go diving with sharks or perhaps frolic with the seals. See how the staff feed, take care of and protect the marine species you have come to love. The amazing displays highlight the sheer beauty of the sharks, seals, otters, turtles, stingrays, tropical reef fish and thousands more amazing sea creatures.

Tourists can experience over 18 presentations a day with the assistance of the dynamic UnderWater World team of scientists and educators. Unlike other places in Queensland, UnderWater World boasts unique touch and explore experiences for all visitors, allowing the opportunity to get right up close with the marine animals.

Marvel at the awe-aspiring wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, stare into the jaws of a gaping crocodile, observe the otters frolicking and be charmed by the seals in their natural enclosures.

UnderWater World is a definite must see attraction on the Sunshine Coast and is located one hour north of Brisbane wish the assistance of our Brisbane car hire service.

UnderWater World offers an amazing day out for all ages and is different from other attractions in Queensland. There is always something new to sea at UnderWater World!