... at a leisurely pace on vacation, but I ... ... company is the most reliable (I've only rented a car once before, and that was in Japan, so don't know about the usual rental companies) and has GPS as an option? Thanks, and looking forward to your input! Cheers, Maya ... more

... Tamar and head over Batman Bridge to Beaconsfield and then travel down West Tamar to Launceston. There are a number of rental car companies from which to choose; we've found Avis to be very good. If you follow your planned itinerary you won't encounter any unsealed roads. Enjoy ... more

... day. Of the four major rental companies there isnt much difference....Thrifty, Avis, Budget, Hertz. I'd compare their online quotes and go with the cheapest. I rent frequently and while a 13 day rental could have ... ... You should ask about using rental car on Bruny Island. I think some ... more

... aware this is school holiday/vacation time in Australia, so you might be wise to book accommodation in advance in Tasmania. You say driving up the coast from Melbourne. Are you looking at a one-way drive to Sydney? If so, lots of recent posts will give you sonme suggestions ... more

... not usual to take the Tasmanian rental car on the ferry so it would be pick up a new vehicle in Melbourne. In tasmania there are NO one way rental fees for pick up/drop off different cities.....mainland Australia you will possibly have drop fee for one way rental ... more

... back from my 8 day vacation to Tassie ... ... at 5pm. picked up the rental van (an unheated van-stay away from Tasmania backpacker vans) and drove to the nearest camper van grounds- Treasure Island. Its a fine place-close to airport but also just off highway so hear cars and ... more

... highly recommend the Mantra One Apartments. Spotlessly clean, beautifully furnished, all facilities available and very handy to everything. We had a corner apartment on 4th floor and out of one window looked down on the beautiful St. David's Park and out of the other a fabulous view of Mt ... more

... your feedback. Its always great to get...I also agree with Luigia you should write a hotel review. On the forum info gets lost really quickly. We use Mantra Apartments heaps but I've yet to try them in Hobart - always good to know for our next stay. Cheers, EM ... more