If your trip to Hobart is all locked in but your itinerary is a little on the empty side, we can give you a few hints and tips.You’ll need to jump out of bed early if you want to check out all the great sights that this place has to offer. St. David’s Cathedral and Theatre Royal are non-negotiable. Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens and Cascade Brewery can’t be missed either.Near the city center, Salamanca Market is one attraction you might like to consider adding to your must-see list. If you still have some room on that travel schedule, Salamanca Place and Wrest Point Casino will keep you busy too.

If you find yourself with a bit of extra time and you don’t mind traveling 22 miles, take a look at Cygnet. This popular place offers up loads of things to keep you busy. Heritage Pickers Hut Village, Pelverata Falls and Cygnet Recreation Ground Dog Park alone justify the drive out here. Locals will also likely point you in the direction of Port Arthur, 31 miles away. If you only see one thing here, let it be Port Arthur Historic Site. (But we’re also huge fans of Port Arthur Lavender Farm and Remarkable Cave.)

Steer your car in the direction of Long Beach. It’s 2 miles from Hobart and is a lovely place to lie back and unwind. Go for a peaceful walk by the sea and listen to the waves lapping against the shore.

If you’re going to Hobart for work-related reasons, there’s a good chance you’ll be visiting some business and convention centers. With your own set of wheels, you can relax knowing you’ll make it there on time. Here are some of the most well known:

• Hobart Town Hall (0.1 miles away).
• Hobart Function and Conference Centre (0.3 miles away).
• Hobart Convention And Entertainment Centre (1 mile away).

Here are our suggestions on how to jump behind the wheel of a rental car with extra cash in your pocket:

• Use our nifty filter feature to steer you toward the cheapest car deals in town — then compare the prices
• Take advantage of our Price Drop Alert service and be informed immediately when prices become cheaper for your destination
• Research is the key to bagging the best rental deals in town, so be sure to look into both airport and non-airport pickup and drop-off outlets before you shell out for your ride
• If you have room to move in your schedule, alter your dates to find better prices on different days of the week
• Pickup and drop-off times generally need to be the same or very similar (e.g, both 11 a.m.) or you could be charged for a whole extra day
• Sometimes rental outlets offer big incentives to pay immediately, so be sure to watch out for these great deals
• Don’t let the deal you’ve been looking for slip through your grasp. Book now and secure your dream set of wheels.

Having your own wheels in Hobart will give you the freedom to go where you want, when you want. Maybe you just can’t wait to head out of the city, cruise down the open road, and go where the wind blows. If so, pick up the keys to one of our SUVs and check out the bays in the surrounding area. If you just want to soak up the bright lights of the city, jump behind the wheel of something small. Navigating bumper-to-bumper traffic will be a lot easier in an economy or compact car.

Sometimes the journey is more significant than the destination, which makes your car choice important. If you’re about to head off on an amazing road trip around Hobart, a safe and sturdy SUV could be the best solution. If you’d like the best possible price and plan on sticking mostly to the city, an economy car is a wise pick. All you have to do is work out what’ll suit you best, load up the car, and clock up those miles.

Booked your rental car, packed your suitcase but don’t even know what side of the road to drive on in Hobart? Relax. This practical advice will steer you down the right path:

Drivers stick to the left side of the road in Hobart. If you plan to rent a set of wheels here, take note that the steering wheel will be on the right. It could take a little while to get the hang of!

Finding somewhere to leave the car in Hobart is simple. There’s no need to repeatedly go around the block in heavy traffic here — and that’s why the locals love it. There’s lots of off and on-street parking to choose from.

As the population of Hobart is only 216,700, you won’t experience too much difficulty with traffic. However, main roads generally get busy before and after work hours, so you may want to avoid driving during these times.

Speed limits vary in and around the city of Hobart, but generally range from 40km/h to 100km/h. Most residential areas have a top speed of 50km/h unless posted otherwise.

Generally speaking, your chosen car rental company will bill the amount detailed on the fine to your credit card, including local taxes. Alternatively, they may supply your contact details to local law enforcement agencies, who’ll then issue a fine to your postal address.

It is prohibited to use your cell phone while driving a car in Hobart, and you may also be hit with a fine for simply holding your phone when you’re in control of a vehicle. That being said, using hands-free or Bluetooth functions is allowed, as long as your focus remains on the road.

When behind the wheel in Hobart, it’s against the law to have a BAC (blood alcohol content) of over 0.05%. Planning to have a few drinks with lunch or dinner? Consider booking a taxi or using a ride-sharing service.

No, so don’t risk a fine by doing it. In Hobart, red equals stop, with no exceptions. When approaching a set of traffic lights, always maintain a safe speed so you can easily stop if you need to.

Subject to a small number of exceptions, seat belts must be fastened in Tasmania.