If your trip to Darwin is all booked but your itinerary is a bit on the empty side, let us give you a helping hand.Stop by Darwin Waterfront. It’s one attraction you’ll find on many visitors’ must-do lists. Mindil Beach and Cullen Bay Marina are also a stone’s throw away and worth taking the time to see.

You don’t have to limit yourself to Darwin when you’ve got your own wheels! Berry Springs Nature Park is one of the many reasons that people are attracted to Berry Springs. You’ll discover it 22 miles away. Need another reason to go and check it out? Territory Wildlife Park may just tempt you.

Nothing’s quite as heavenly as being beside the ocean at nightfall. Take a leisurely drive to Casuarina Beach and see the sun’s rays dancing over the water before it sinks into the horizon. You’ll find this stunning stretch of coastline 7 miles from Darwin.

Situated 0.5 miles from Darwin, Darwin Convention Centre is a fantastic place to go for a work conference. After a long day of networking, you’ll be able to drive out to a nearby café or go for a leisurely spin around the area.

Here are our top tips on how to hit the road with some savings in your pocket:

• A car can take you anywhere — so can we. Compare the best deals from the leading rental companies in just a few clicks.
• Set up an email Price Drop Alert for your upcoming vacation destination. You never know what sensational deals will make a pit stop in your inbox
• Research is the key to getting the best rental deals in town, so be sure to check out both airport and non-airport pickup and drop-off outlets before you splash cash on your ride
• You can sometimes save a pretty penny if your plans are flexible. Play with different days and dates and find out what savings can be made
• If possible, keep your pickup time and your drop-off time as similar as possible. If you return your rental car at a later time than you picked it up, you might have to pay for an entire extra day
• Sometimes companies reward you for prepaying — watch out for these penny-pinching deals
• Don’t let the deal you want slip through your fingers. Book now and secure your dream ride.

Darwin has loads on offer. You could chill out for a week or two here and still not see it all. If you want to soak up as much as possible in this busy metropolis, a rental car is a must. Bear in mind that driving around big cities often goes hand in hand with tight streets and limited parking spaces. Don’t stress though, because a compact or mini car will make this less daunting. If you’re planning to head out of the city and cruise around some of the sandy shores that Darwin is famous for, you may prefer a rental car with a little more power. A mid-size or full-size SUV is a good choice.

Sometimes it’s all about the journey, which makes choosing the right car important. If you’re about to embark on an epic road trip around Darwin, a roomy SUV could be a good choice. If you’re looking for the best possible price and plan on doing a lot of city driving, a budget compact is a clever pick. All you need to do is choose what’ll suit you best, throw your bags in the back seat, and hit the highway.

In search of an epic adventure? You’ll find it in Darwin. Whether you’d love to ramble around this state capital or visit just a corner of it, here’s what you should know about taking to the roads here:

In Darwin, you’ll need to drive on the left side of the road. This means the driver’s seat is on the right side. If you’ve rented a vehicle with a manual transmission, you’ll need to get used to changing gears with your left hand.

Finding somewhere to leave the car in Darwin is a breeze. There’s no need to drive around the block in dense traffic here — and that’s why the locals love it. There’s lots of on and off-street parking available.

As with most cities, roads get busy in the rush hours before and after work. However, thanks to its smaller population of about 129,100, traffic congestion isn’t a major problem in Darwin.

Speed limits vary across the city of Darwin, but typically range from 50km/h to 130km/h. Most residential zones have a top speed of 50km/h unless stated otherwise.

Generally, your rental car company will charge the amount listed on the fine to your credit card, including local surcharges and taxes. Otherwise, they may share your information with the relevant local authority, who’ll then send a fine straight to you.

As long as you have hands-free or Bluetooth functions enabled, you are allowed to use your phone while cruising around Darwin. But be sure to keep concentrating on the road.

In Darwin, it is a fineable offence to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content) higher than 0.05%. If you’re thinking of having a drink or two, leave your rental car at your hotel.

Turning on a red light isn’t allowed in Darwin. Always be on the alert for traffic signs and lights to make sure you don’t breach any traffic laws.

Subject to a few exceptions, seat belts are mandatory in Northern Territory.