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What you get with our Canberra City car rental package:

• 3rd Party Insurance
• Vehicle Damage Cover (to a fixed amount)
• Theft Protection
• Airport & Location Taxes
• Unlimited Mileage
• 24-hour Roadside Assistance

Guide to Canberra City

Canberra is the capital city of Australia and with approximately 345,000 inhabitants is the eight largets city in the country. Canberra experiences a dry continental climate with warm to hot summers and cool to cold winters. Some of the more popular attractions not to be missed include the Australian War Memorial,the National Gallery of Australia, and the National Portrait Gallery. Some government buildings are also open to the public including the Royal Australian Mint. Fans of music and live events will be glad to know that the University of Canberra hosts a two day live music event each October called Stone Fest. Bars and nightclubs are also plentiful in the city, particularly in the Dickson and Kingston areas.

Driving in Canberra with your Car Hire

If you are picking up your car rental from Canberra City Centre, the vast number of roundabouts may leave you in a spin, but do not worry. The city and surrounds are easy to get around and are well signposted throughout.100km/h is the speed limit outside any built up area where no other signs indicate otherwise. 50km/h is the speed limit inside built up areas. Speed zones are also clearly marked in Canberra, especially around schools and construction sites. The use of mobile phones is also strictly prohibited, unless hands free.

Useful Contact Numbers in The Canberra Area

Here is a list of useful contacts for visitors to Canberra and the Australian Capital Territory

• For police, fire and ambulance the telephone number is "000"
• Police-13 14 44
• Crime Stoppers- 1800 333 000
• Canberra Hospital- (02) 6244 2222